So how is porcelain made and why is it so expensive? More from Retail Handmade ceramics aren't cheap, but porcelain is often even more expensive. Compared to other ceramics, porcelain is non ...

To Japanese denim and vicuña wool. We unraveled the stories behind the world's most expensive fabrics and textiles. More from News From Muga silk and leavers lace. To Japanese denim and vicuña wool.

More from So Expensive Canada Goose parkas have become synonymous with wealth, celebrity, and Hollywood, but the brand wasn't always the luxury label it is today. What started out as a little-known ...

So what makes oboes so difficult to make? And is that why they're so expensive? More from Retail A specialized woodwind with a wistful yet powerful tone, the oboe is one of the most expensive ...

How did Lego go from a children's toy to a collector's item? And why is it so expensive? More from So Expensive Lego is the world's largest toy company, but it's gained a reputation for being an ...

Here's why luxury candles are so expensive. More from So Expensive Founded in 1643 in France, Trudon is one of the oldest candle manufacturers in the world. Its candles lined Marie Antoinette's ...

So, why is climbing Mount Everest so expensive? And given the risks involved, should it cost more than it does? More from So Expensive For many, climbing Mount Everest is the adventure of a lifetime.

So, what makes a successful Seeing Eye dog? And why are they so expensive? This video is audio-described. More from So Expensive Guide dogs from The Seeing Eye are specially bred, trained ...

Now, oxtail's longtime fans are fighting to #MakeOxtailCheapAgain. More from So Expensive In the US, oxtail was once considered a cheap and undesirable cut of beef. That's because it's mostly bone ...

This long cultivation process makes South Sea pearls rarer — and more expensive. A single South Sea pearl can cost $1,500, and a necklace can reach over $200,000. So, how are these pearls grown?

More from So Expensive Bulgarian rose oil is the most valuable rose oil on the market. Buyers are willing to pay $15,000 for a single kilogram. But to make the highest-quality Bulgarian rose oil ...

More from So Expensive A tourbillon (French for "whirlwind") is a centuries-old mechanism built inside some of the world's most expensive watches. It was originally designed to improve the ...