Ladies (and some gentlemen, too) just can’t live without jewellery, it’s a fact. Today, everyone can afford a ring made of gold or silver. Even diamonds are no longer the prerogative of the rich.

Nevertheless, some rings remain inaccessible to average Joes and Janes. Large, rare, and expertly crafted, these precious masterpieces cost more than a person on the street can earn in a lifetime. Yet, they beckon big spenders craving to take them home.