More from So Expensive Known for their briny flavor and phallic shape, geoduck clams can cost up to $30 a pound. The geoduck industry in British Columbia is worth about $55 million, and about 90% ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We explored why natural latex mattresses are so expensive. More from Retail One of the most expensive mattresses on the market is made from natural latex. It's hypoallergenic, biodegradable ...

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.

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?

So why are Taiyo no Tamago mangoes so difficult to grow? And what makes them so expensive? More from So Expensive Taiyo no Tamago, or Egg of the Sun, are stunning, plump, red, perfectly ...