Objects Of Desire

From a superyacht designed by Giorgio Armani, to a diamond-studded backgammon set, a look at some of the drool-worthy pleasures money can buy

- Priya Kumari Rana

The 72 metre Superyacht Admiral 72 by the Italian Sea Group, has been designed by iconic Italian designer Giorgio Armani. The 1,950 GT superyacht has 7 staterooms and can accommodate 14 guests and 20 crew. It has a beach club, pool, private spa, and helipad, and has a range of 5,500 nautical miles. It will be delivered in 2024.

Price: €35 million plus
(Price on order)

Rarely has there been a timepiece so lavishly set, using a mosaic of rare yellow diamonds totalling 216.89 carats. The 52.2 x 43.5 mm 18 k yellow gold skeleton tourbillon movement by Jacob & Co. is known as the Billionaire Timeless Treasure. It has 46 asscher-cut yellow diamonds on its case (with a rose-cut yellow diamond on the crown), a flange set with 76 tsavorites, and 378 yellow diamonds on the clasp.

Price: $20 million

It's the end of the line for one of the most transformative motor cars in the history of the venerable marque. With a design inspired by Thunderbolt of the 1930s, the RollsRoyce Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow, a bespoke masterpiece, limited to just 12 pieces worldwide, is also the last V12 coupe Rolls-Royce will ever make, as it embarks on the electric era. The interiors feature 2,117 fibre-optic stars, depicting the Milky Way - the Starlight Headliner. Interior door panels are made of 320 marquetry pieces to create a dramatic, tactile surface: Price: Over $343,000