Image: XXII Carat Villas/Forum Groupĭespite the fact that the villas start at $10 million, with the most expensive coming in at $25 million, there’s no shortage of interest. The rock crystal bath is said to be one of the most powerful healing stones. The extravagant gated community has 22 villas, each complete with imported marble flooring, a 25-metre swimming pool and – in the most expensive properties - a crystal bathtub. So, just where can you bathe in one of these unusual designs? If you have a few million dollars to spare, you can head to the XXII Carat Villa complex in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.Īnton Yachmenev, managing director of Forum Group, told : “The residents will be among the first in the world to bathe in these remarkable tubs and enjoy the truly unique, magical and luxurious experience.” The crystal is carved in Florence by the masters at Baldi and can take up to six months to make. It turns out it's not just a glamorous accessory after all. With enough room for three people, the large shallow designs measuring six feet in length and standing at just two feet tall.Ĭrystal is known for being one of the most powerful healing stones and is said to have energy enhancing properties that can also help with emotional trauma. Baldi has even created a one-off bath for the billionaire socialite Tamara Ecclestone, decorated with diamonds and gold taps. The super-exclusive tubs come in three variations, green quartz, rock crystal and rose quartz, so there's something to suit even the fussiest of millionaires. The precious stones for the baths come from Brazil. Hardly the most ethical piece of homeware, we must admit.

The raw material was then split and taken to Florence to be carved by hand over hundreds of back-breaking hours to create the smooth interior surface. Another Greek legend tells a more tragic tale. According to one, Cupid, the Roman god of desire and affection, was said to have bestowed the Rose Quartz stone upon the Earth as a gift of love, passion, and happiness for all. The Rock Crystal bath in one of the exclusive XXII Carat Villas in Dubai. 19.95 Add to cart History & Lore There are many legends about Rose Quartz crystal and how it came into existence. READ MORE: A 1700s London townhouse is for sale - and the pictures are stunningĪll of the precious stone used for the baths were sourced right from the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, from a 10 tonne (23,000 lb) chunk of rock crystal. It turns out that money really can buy you anything, even a huge crystal bathtub. The luxury Italian design company, Baldi Home Jewels created these incredible opulent tubs that cost up to $1 million each, and they are headed for one of the most exclusive new property developments in the Middle East. Carved from Amazonian crystal it could be yours, if you have a spare $1 million that is. Bask in ultimate bliss with the most opulent bath the world has to offer.

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