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Charlotte Brontë's book - This miniature manuscript was written by 14-year-old Charlotte Brontë in 1830. This tiny book contains 4,000 words on 19 pages.

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Konrad Adenauer's watch - This 18K yellow gold watch once belonged to the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Konrad Adenauer.

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Breal's Silver Cup - This is Breal's Silver Cup from the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The cup was awarded to marathon winners. Imagine drinking out of this piece of history. 

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The Birkin Bag - You may have a Birkin bag, but you probably don't have THIS Birkin bag. This Hermes diamond and Himalayan Nilo Crocodile Birkin handbag has 242 diamonds with a total of 9.84 carats.

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Sun-Drop diamond - How can you not be mesmerized by this stunning 110.03 carat diamond? This Sun-Drop ring was put up for auction for US$11-15 million. 

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The Lilies of the Valley Fabergé egg - Why paint your own Easter eggs when you could buy one made of gold, enamel, diamonds, rubies and pearls?

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Emerald and diamond tiara - Move over Meghan Markle because this tiara will make anyone feel like a royal! This beautiful tiara was auctioned off in Geneva, Switzerland in 2011 for a staggering US$10 million.

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Hello Kitty - This is not your average Hello Kitty toy. This dazzling figurine is covered in 19,636 Swarovski crystals. 

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"Peach" vase - This gorgeous hand-painted vase is sealed with a mark, proving it is from the Qianlong period. It was put up for auction in Hong Kong for US$10.3-15.4 million.

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18-carat gold phone - Who needs an iPhone when you can have a gold phone? The Danish company Aesir created this luxurious cellphone.

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Marilyn Monroe's dress - Iconic actress Marilyn Monroe wore this green velour dress in her 1954 film 'River of No Return.'

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L'Âge d'airain -

This sculpture was created by the iconic artist Auguste Rodin. It was put up for auction for US$3.34-4 million.

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$20 gold coin - How much would you pay for pocket change? This 1933 double eagle $20 gold coin was sold for US$7.59 million to an anonymous buyer. 

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Michael Jackson's fedora - This fedora isn't any ordinary hat. Created in 1984 by Maddest Hatter in Los Angeles, this fedora was worn by Michael Jackson during his last 'Victory Tour' concert.

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Fabergé egg - This ornate egg was sold for US$20 million. This antique time piece comes from the court of imperial Russia.

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The Jim Beam J.B. Turner Train - This steel miniature train was created by artist Jeff Koons in 2014. While it may look like a toy, this Jim Beam J.B. Turner Train was put up for auction for US$25-35 million.

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British Guiana stamp - How much would you pay for a stamp? This British Guiana stamp is perhaps the most sought after in the world. It was put up for auction for US$10-20 million. 

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The Blue Belle of Asia - This stunning necklace features a 392.52 carat sapphire and is surrounded by diamonds! Dubbed "The Blue Belle of Asia," this is undoubtedly one of the most luxurious pieces in the world.

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100-carat ring - If diamonds are a girl's best friend, this may just be her soulmate. This 100.20-carat diamond ring was put up for auction for US$19-25 million.

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Ruyao Washer - This 900-year-old flower-shaped bowl set the record for being the most expensive Song dynasty bowl up for auction. It was sold for US$26.65 million.

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Belle Époque - This diamond and emerald Belle Époque necklace is a true work of art. It was put up for auction for $1.3-1.5 million.

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Million dollar hand - This model is wearing the 25.59 carat Sunrise Ruby as well as the 8.72 carat Historic Pink Diamond. 

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Women of Algiers - Pablo Picasso's iconic painting 'Les femmes d'Alger (Version 'O')' (Women of Algiers) was sold in auction for over US$179 million.

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L'Homme au doigt - One of the most sought after sculptures in the world, this is Alberto Giacometti's 'L'Homme au doigt' (Pointing Man).

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Vivid pink diamond - This gorgeous ring is a cushion-shaped 16.08 carat pink diamond. The stone itself was put up for auction for $23-28 million.

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Emerald and diamonds - This is a 19th-century emerald and diamond fringe necklace. This beautiful piece was estimated to sell for US$1.5-2.5 million.

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Rocking horse - For scale, 6-year-old Riva Lemanski stands on a two-story rocking horse in London, England. 

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Elephant Bird egg - This is not a normal egg, this is a pre-17th century, sub-fossilized Elephant Bird egg. 

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Death mask -

This death mask was worn by French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte shortly after his passing in 1821.

See also: Claude Monet's 'Sunrise' and other expensive masterpieces

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