The World's Rarest Barbie by Stefano Canturi

by Annie Scott (RSS feed)
Sep 8th 2010 at 9:01AM

This Friday night for Fashion's Night Out, Canturi Jewels will unveil the "World's Rarest Barbie."

This Barbie was meticulously designed, from her hair and makeup to her frame, dress and shoes, by Stefano Canturi himself. She wears tiny, fabulously expensive jewelry reminiscent of Canturi's beloved Cubism collection of lace worked carre and baguette cut diamond jewelry. Her pieces include over three carats of white diamonds, a signature Canturi necklace with a glittering, one carat, emerald cut pink diamond -- a stone almost as rare as this one-of-a-kind Barbie -- and an iconic right-hand diamond ring.

"I wanted the jewelry design to pay homage to Barbie's modern yet timeless style, this is why I applied my Cubism design concept to her look; it is perfect for her," says Canturi of his collaboration with Mattel.

Barbie by Stefano Canturi will be auctioned at Christie's prestigious "Magnificent Jewels" sale in New York on October 20th, with 100 percent of the profits donated by Stefano Canturi to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Prior to that, she'll be touring the world, with showings in London, Geneva, Shanghai and Las Vegas.

From the dress to the bling and the shoes, not to mention the travel plans, we have never wanted to be Barbie so badly. Below, have a look at Stefano's actual inspiration collage -- a rare peek into the the creative process of this brilliant jewelry designer!
Stefano Canturi Barbie Inspiration Collage

Stefano Canturi Barbie Inspiration Collage

Tags: Barbie, Canturi, Christies, Fashions Night Out, FNO, Mattel, Stefano Canturi

Filed under: Jewelry, Auctions

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Robert Smith Sep 9th 2010 9:51AM

Let's see now.
She small, obviously without a brain, attractive if you are yourself wooden, everything about her personal is created and fake and she's well dressed.
Don't tell me, this is the next Republican nominee for Vice President.
One thing is for sure, she's already more qualified than that last dullard!

Lisa Sep 8th 2010 9:51PM

ha ha ha Robert probably! The last bimbo they got excited about couldn't even come up with a single news source that she read. Keep em dumb that way everyone around the world can walk all over us just like they did Bush.

As for the Barbie outfit wow. I hope they get more money from the auction that it costs for making her. I am glad the proceeds are going to a well deserved charity.

TRUSTYLIZZY1 Sep 9th 2010 12:11AM

SHE IS JUST BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL,,,,,I WISH I WAS HER

stickstikly Sep 9th 2010 1:58AM

I think she is beautiful. What a great idea giving the money to breast cancer. I lost my grandama who raised me to breast cancer. I played Barbies until I was 13yrs old. I have great memories of me and my gran making Barbie clothes. That is how I learned to sew. I was thrilled to hear about this. I hope Barbie makes million or more. Breast Cancer is killing moms, grandma's, sister's, daughters, and wives. So I say thank you. Thank you for your idea, your time, your mone and most of all your willingness to give. Thank you, Stefano Canturi.
Robin

Sharon H Sep 9th 2010 1:57PM

Thank you Robin, that was Beautiful!

meanstr Sep 9th 2010 2:11PM

Hate to rain on his Parade,It is not a Barbie not made by Matel it is a expensive copy ,but a copy all the same.

Raising the Bar Sep 9th 2010 3:34PM

It IS a Barbie...just a collector Barbie. The DOLL is made by Mattel but it's clothing and jewelry are by the designer. No one can use the name Barbie without Mattel's agreement/involvement. It's Barbie's LOGO and everything else.

Meanstr Sep 9th 2010 2:18PM

It is not a Barbie, Not made by Matel,It is a expensive copy if anyone is stupid enough to buy it.

nikkirenee1978 Sep 10th 2010 12:09AM

did you read the article or just look at the pictures? It says that Canturi and Matel worked together in making this BARBIE.

Hugh Hefner Sep 9th 2010 2:39PM

She looks like, "Gold Digger" Barbie. She probably married a wealthy man, divorced him, and took all his money...

Julie Sep 9th 2010 3:41PM

We've been liberated, honey. Women are allowed to make their OWN money now!

ae12wrangell@aol.com Sep 9th 2010 3:40PM

I'm just waiting for a "Nude Barbie" for litle girls. If that happen's, a "Nude Ken" can't be too far behind. These day's, anything's possible

tammie Sep 9th 2010 4:23PM

i think shes a babe! good for her! & to all you guys with your dumb comments..you're just jealous cause Barbie wouldnt give you the time of day..just sayin.

Tam Sep 9th 2010 4:25PM

i think shes a babe. good for her! & to all you guys out there with your dumb comments..you're just jealous that Barbie wouldnt give you the time of day..just sayin.

Johnny Sep 9th 2010 4:47PM

Rare, or just expensive?

mark Sep 9th 2010 5:05PM

ROBERT
Your comments are uncalled for in a forum about a doll! This article is not about politics it is about a DOLL!
If you do not like strong republican women that is you right but you do not have the right to bring it up in a forum that is not about that subject!
Opinions are like your mother, sometimes she is ugly, most of the time she is wrong, she thinks she has the right to force you to see it her way but you have to put up with that to live with her and not bash her face in!