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Expensive Gifts

Flowers, chocolates, a book… a present doesn’t have to be expensive to be romantic. It’s the thought that counts. However, if you’re incredibly rich, you might decide that a box of chocolates isn’t quite enough. Here are some of the most extravagant presents of all time.

Footballer David Beckham likes giving his wife bags. In fact, Victoria’s collection of bags is thought to be worth about $3 million. One gift was a “Himalayan Bag” which David gave her for Christmas. The bag was made of white crocodile skin and had a three-carat diamond on the lock. Only three of the bags are made a year. It cost David $129,000.

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