30/AUGUST /2023
LE CHOCOLATE BOX
This delicious treat features jewellery from Simon Jewelers, contributing to its high price tag of over $1.5 million (INR 12 crore 36 lakh).
TO'AK
This Ecuadorian chocolatiers, prefer their premium Art Series Blend to be called the "most valuable" chocolate rather than the "most expensive." Priced at $450 (INR 37 thousand) for 50 grams, with 77 % cacao beans.
GOLDEN SPECKLED EGG
The first non-jewelled chocolate egg, made from Amadei chocolate, sourced from Venezuela, has blend of Muscovado Caramel, Rosemary, olive oil, and Juniper berry. It fetched $11,107 (INR 9 lakh) at an auction.
SWAROVSKI CHOCOLATES
For $10,000 (INR 8 lakh) this box of 49 Patchi chocolates is embedded with Swarovski crystals. Made in Lebanon, it is presented in an Indian silk holder with gold and platinum-adorned leather pads.
KNIPSCHILDT CHOCOLATIER
Danish chef Fritz Knipschildt offers his exquisite La Madeline Au Truffe at $250 (INR 20,000) per piece; at a staggering $2,600 (INR 2 lakh) for 450 grams.
WISPA GOLD-WRAPPED BAR
Cadbury UK is known for its high-quality chocolates, including the popular Wispa Gold chocolate bar. Famous for its expensive gold wrapping, it costs around $1,600 (INR 1 lakh 31 thousand).
GOLD AND DIAMOND
A dozen of Cocoa Gourmet's assorted chocolates with edible gold leaf. The lavish boxes are for $1,250 (INR 1 lakh). 4 are made of pure silver, 4 of 22K gold, and four feature sweet diamonds filled with luxurious Swiss ganache.
MICHEL CLUIZEL BOX
Started by Michel Cluizel, French Master Chocolatier, this tempting box contains 400 meticulously handcrafted and individually wrapped delicacies at $895 (INR 73 thousand) .
DELAFÉE
Switzerland-based, and renowned for their innovative use of gold leaf. Their box of eight pralines at $500 (INR 41 thousand) stands out for its genuine Swiss gold coin from the early 20th century.