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A Beverly Hills fashion design house has created the world’s first pair of million-dollar diamond shoes.
The high-heeled shoes sparkle with 11,000 tiny diamonds varying in size from .03 to .4 carats.
The size-six pumps were created by hand-placing the gems on a pair of shoes from Italian designer Giuseppe Zanotti.
Crystal Heels says the luxury market is alive and well, despite a tough economy.
The shoes will be on display at Leon’s of Beverly Hills until Aug. 1.
Image: PRNewsFoto/Crystal Heels
