Israeli jewelry company Yvel is creating the world’s most expensive face mask, valued at $1.5 million. The mask is crafted from gold and diamonds.

Upon requesting the accessory, the Chinese client had three demands: the mask must incorporate the top-rated N99 filters, be completed by the end of the year, and be the most expensive in the world.

The lavish mask is made from 18-karat white gold, with 3,600 white and black diamonds, and features N99 filters to protect from airborne particles. Due to the implementation of such gems, the covering weighs a little over half a pound.

“Money maybe doesn’t buy everything, but if it can buy a very expensive COVID-19 mask and the guy wants to wear it and walk around and get the attention, he should be happy with that,” said Isaac Levy, owner of Yvel.

by Helene Rambaud