The Gem Of The Orient

Ladies and Gentlemen… at $2.11m price tag you can’t expect anything less than one-in-a-2.11-million 🙂
Although The Gem Of The Orient might seem like something that belonged to a king or someone important a long, long time ago it most certainly has not.

This pricey knife was made by Buster Warenski who was an American custom knife-maker from Kimberley Nevada. Unfortunately, the maker of this jewel passed away on July 31, 2005. Made by one of the best knife-makers of our times The Gem Of The Orient embodies 153 emeralds totalling 10 karats and 9 diamonds that weigh a total of 5 karats. A superb filigree sits over the jade handle.

Don’t think that such a beauty was ready in a few months – Oh, no! It took Warenski 10 full years to finish The Gem Of The Orient and it sold for $2.11 million making it the most expensive knife set to ever be sold in the world!

Imagine cutting a loaf of bread with it 🙂