Unbelievable Items Made Entirely of Gold
Gold has always been the ultimate symbol of wealth and luxury. While most people stick to gold jewelry or maybe a nice watch, some folks take their love for the precious metal to absolutely wild extremes.
We’re talking about everyday objects transformed into million-dollar statements that make you wonder if having too much money might actually be a real problem. Here is a list of unbelievable items made entirely of gold.
The Hong Kong Toilet
A toilet in Hong Kong made from 24-karat solid gold weighs nearly a metric ton and is valued at approximately $37 million. The designer was inspired by Vladimir Lenin’s declaration that when communism swept the world, there would be public toilets made of gold.
This golden throne sits in a showroom, unused and untouched, because nobody’s quite brave enough to actually use a toilet worth more than most people’s houses. The sheer impracticality of it makes you appreciate your regular porcelain throne just a bit more.
Datta Phuge’s Gold Shirt
Indian gold investor Datta Phuge owned a shirt made of 22-karat gold that weighed over seven pounds and cost $240,000. The shirt took 15 days to weave and was decorated with images of Indian kings and lined with velvet.
The catch? You can’t wash it, so wearing this fashion statement requires serious commitment and probably some heavy-duty deodorant.
Phuge traveled with security guards on the rare occasions he wore this golden getup, which makes perfect sense when you’re essentially wearing a luxury car on your back.
Gold Toilet Paper
Gold toilet paper costs $1.3 million per roll, and the company that made it claims it’s actually safe to use. This takes disposable luxury to an entirely new level of absurdity. Most gold items will at least last for years, but this one’s gone forever after one use.
It comes with a complimentary bottle of champagne, which seems like the least they could do when you’re dropping over a million bucks on something that literally goes down the drain.
The Solid Gold iPhone
A custom iPhone made by Stuart Hughes Jewelers features 22-karat solid gold construction with the Apple logo and sides encrusted with diamonds. The most expensive version, the Gold and Black Diamond iPhone 5, is valued at over $15 million and includes 600 diamond studs with a 26-karat black diamond embedded in the Home button.
Dropping this phone in the toilet would be an absolute catastrophe, especially if it’s that gold toilet we just talked about. The irony is that no matter how much gold you slap on a phone, it’ll still be obsolete in a few years.
Bugatti Veyron Model Car
A 1:18 scale Bugatti Veyron model made of solid gold with diamond accents took around two months to complete and cost $2 million. The model weighs 7 kilograms and includes platinum construction along with a 7.2-carat flawless diamond.
This toy car costs more than the actual Bugatti Veyron it’s modeled after, which really makes you question the logic of ultra-wealthy collectors. At least you won’t need insurance or a parking spot for this one.
BeefEater Gold BBQ Grill
The BeefEater Golden Grill features every inch of its exterior covered in 24-karat gold and is fully functional for cooking. Created for the Sydney Home Show in 2007, it was originally valued at $60,000 but later rose to approximately $155,000.
The good news is that gold melts at 1,945 degrees Fahrenheit, which is way hotter than typical grilling temperatures, so you can actually cook your steaks on this thing without destroying it. Still, imagine explaining to your dinner guests that their burgers were grilled on something worth more than a house.
Gold-Tiled Bathtub
A bathtub designed by Japanese manufacturer INAX features tiles made with 24-karat white gold and was displayed in the company’s Tokyo showroom with a price tag of $94,000. Soaking in a gold bathtub might sound luxurious, but it probably feels pretty much like soaking in any other tub.
The real luxury is knowing you’re literally bathing in something worth more than most people’s annual salary. It’s the kind of purchase that makes absolutely no practical sense but somehow feels right if you have money to burn.
The 1933 Double Eagle Gold Coin
The 1933 Double Eagle gold coin was originally worth only $20, but one owned by King Farouk sold at a Sotheby’s auction in 2002 for $7.5 million. More than 445,000 of these coins were melted down after the United States abandoned the gold standard, making the surviving pieces incredibly rare.
The government has been involved in several lawsuits over these coins, which adds a whole layer of intrigue to an already fascinating piece of monetary history. Finding one of these in your attic would be the ultimate lucky break.
The Golden Buddha
The Golden Buddha is the world’s largest solid gold statue, measuring three meters tall and weighing 5.5 tons, worth approximately $300 million. Created around the 13th or 14th century, it was covered in stucco during the 18th century to protect it from Burmese invaders and remained hidden until the plaster accidentally broke in 1955.
This incredible statue sat unnoticed among hundreds of temples for over a century because nobody realized what was underneath that plain exterior. Talk about hiding in plain sight—this is like finding out your neighbor’s boring concrete garden gnome is actually worth more than your entire neighborhood.
Solid Gold Chess Set
A 24-karat gold chess set features pieces crafted from pure gold, with pawns weighing approximately 2 grams each and larger pieces weighing up to 3 grams. Complete solid gold chess sets made of 14-karat yellow and white gold can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Playing chess on a solid gold set doesn’t make you any better at the game, but it definitely makes losing feel more expensive. These sets combine the ancient strategy game with modern excess in a way that would probably make medieval kings jealous.
Gold Vacuum Cleaner
A vacuum cleaner with a body completely covered in 24-karat gold was sold for $1 million and came with a lifetime warranty. The device weighs just over 7 kilograms and is fully functional.
Nothing says you’ve made it quite like sucking up dust bunnies with a million-dollar appliance. The lifetime warranty is a nice touch, though you’d expect nothing less when paying the price of a decent house for a cleaning tool.
At least you’ll have the most glamorous garage in the neighborhood.
Gold Contact Lenses
Gold contact lenses created by eye specialist Chandrashekhar Chawan cost about $15,000 per pair and use 24-karat gold in a special paste form. Each lens weighs about 5 grams, and the precious metal doesn’t touch sensitive eye tissue thanks to a special coating.
For those who aren’t satisfied with just the sparkle of gold, diamond-encrusted versions are available. Wearing gold directly on your eyeballs is taking bling to a level that even the most devoted jewelry enthusiasts might find excessive, but at least they’re supposedly safe.
Gold Beer Mug
A beer mug made by Japan’s leading jeweler Ginza Tanaka uses 850 grams of solid gold and sells for $50,000. Chugging beer from a gold mug won’t make it taste any better, but it’ll certainly make your drinking buddies raise their eyebrows.
This is the kind of purchase that separates serious gold collectors from people who just like shiny things. Homer Simpson would probably trade Marge for one of these.
Gold Christmas Tree
Ginza Tanaka collaborated with Walt Disney Japan in 2012 to create a 2.4-meter tall Christmas tree featuring 50 Disney characters made from 88 pounds of 24-karat gold. The tree itself became a dazzling display of holiday excess that probably cost more than most people spend on Christmas presents in a lifetime.
While 88 pounds of gold alone wouldn’t cost a million dollars, the intricate craftsmanship and design work pushed the total value much higher. It’s the kind of decoration that requires its own security team.
Solid Gold Stilettos
Designer Christopher Michael Shellis created solid gold stilettos with heels made of solid gold and straps encrusted with 2,000 diamond studs. Only 50 pairs were ever made, and each one was customized to fit the wearer perfectly.
Walking in these would be nerve-wracking enough without worrying about scuffing footwear worth more than a luxury car. The carmine heart-shaped sole pad at least provides some comfort, which is probably necessary when you’re tiptoeing around in shoes that cost more than most people’s mortgage.
When Gold Becomes Art
These extravagant golden objects show how far people will go to showcase wealth and status. From functional toilets to decorative Christmas trees, turning everyday items into gold masterpieces has become its own strange art form.
While most of us will stick to gold rings and necklaces, these jaw-dropping creations prove there’s really no limit to human creativity when combined with seemingly unlimited resources.
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