Now THAT'S some arm candy! World's most expensive handbag made with 4,500 diamonds is offered in exclusive private sales

The world's most expensive handbag is expected to fetch millions in a lucrative private sale.

The stunning heart-shaped purse is made with 4,517 yellow, pink and colourless diamonds and took 10 highly-skilled craftsmen 8,800 hours to make.

The 1001 Nights Diamond Purse became the world's most valuable bag when it sold for $3.8million (£2.9million).

The one-of-a-kind accessory is the work of internationally renowned jeweller Robert Mouawad, who also created the world's most expensive bra.

Taking inspiration from the One Thousand And One Nights collection, the sparkling bag reflects themes of romance, mystery and fantasy in its design.

The front of the bag features a firework motif in pink diamonds working outwards from a central diamond heart.  

The bag will be offered to the world's wealthiest collectors through Christie's private sales service.

It is currently being showcased by the auctioneer in Hong Kong. It will be followed by a tour to Christie's in Geneva and London next month.

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