These are considered to be the most valuable feathers on the planet, and the most recent sale of a Huia Bird Feather took place at an auction in New Zealand. Plumage from the were traidtionally used to decorate Maori chiefs. Since the Huia bird is now extinct, these feathers are very difficult to find. Wonderoplis explains that whilst huia feathers represent friendship and respect, the huiafeathers are so expensive because the animal has been extinct for over a hundred years. This is why many people, both rich and poor are willing to invest in saffron to enjoy its benefits. There is no other spice which can compare with saffron and no ingredient can be used as a substitute. This great tasting herb with tremendous health benefits is so very expensive to purchase, because the process involved in making the herb edible is extremely time consuming.

Business Insider explains that saffron is so expensive because harvesting it is so labor intensive. Saffron is the worlds most expensive spice goes for a whopping $11 per gram. If you love cooking and particularly like to add a little spice to your dishes, then you might have some saffron in your pantry. You’d be surprised what some people will pony up to pay for some life’s simplest items. However, among the list of the twenty most expensive things on the planet (which we’ve already covered but this list is to reflect those that are the most expensive as of 2019), are a wide variety of things including property, furniture, spices and even feathers.

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