It seems the world is in the grips of Barbie mania, with the release of the first-ever live-action Barbie movie, directed by Greta Gerwig. 

The film, which premiered on July 21st, 2023, stars an ensemble cast including the charismatic duo, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, playing the iconic roles of Barbie and Ken.

However, Barbie, since her debut in 1959, has always been a timeless sensation, enchanting millions with her numerous transformations over the years.

Some of these incarnations, particularly the exclusive editions, are not always accessible to the general public, reserved only for the elite.

An example of such exclusivity is the jaw-dropping gift superstar couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z presented to their daughter, Blue Ivy, for her first birthday.

 A princess-themed, lavish bash held in New York set the stage for this incredibly special gift – a diamond-encrusted, one-of-a-kind Barbie.

With an estimated value of £63,000 ($80,000), adorned with 160 sparkling diamonds embedded in white gold, the doll truly was a present fit for a princess.

Diamond expert Steven Stone noted: “Blue Ivy’s unique Barbie doll isn’t the only figurine to have made the news. Last year, a Barbie doll modelled on Queen Elizabeth II,

created by Mattel in celebration of her 96th birthday and 70th year on the throne, also grabbed headlines. Our analysis revealed the doll was bedecked in replicas of over £65,000,000 worth of royal jewellery.”