Dh1.7m bid for sun shades

Dubai: At Dh1.5 million ($408,000), the world's most expensive sunglasses went on the auction block yesterday in Dubai, sparking a three-way bidding war between two Emiratis and a Russian collector.

At press time last night, the latest running bid for the Chopard sun shades, designed by De Rigo Vision, stood at Dh1.7 million in a silent auction that may last one or two weeks depending on continued interest. Encrusted with 51 diamonds, the gold and handcrafted stove enamel goggles go on public display starting today at 10am at luxury retailer Paris Gallery in the Dubai Mall.

Managing Director of De Rigo Vision Michael Aracri observed: "We believe Chopard's jewel sunglasses and Dubai is a perfect fit."