Life at the Top Video

  • Beluga caviar, farmed in Florida 

    This Florida aqua farm is the first in the U.S. to breed Beluga Sturgeon, an almost extinct fish that produces the finest and most expensive caviar in the world.

  • Engagement ring: Watch how it's made 

    Get a rare look inside a jewelry factory and see how custom diamond engagement rings are made from design, to a 3D-printed model, stone setting, polishing and laser engraving.

  • Look inside millionaires' home theaters 

    High-end home theaters offer equal, or often better viewing experience for movies, TV, music and sports events than commercial cinemas.

  • Classic cars turned into pool tables 

    A Florida small business hand-crafts pool tables in the shape of iconic American cars, with all their original details.

  • Diamonds don't have to be forever  

    High-end secondhand jewelry may have more value if sold as a whole item instead of being melted down for precious metals and stones.

  • What makes an antique rug an investment 

    Antique rugs can cost from a few thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars and the most desired pieces can appreciate in value over time.

  • The $10,000 smartphone 
    The $10,000 smartphone(2:58)Mar 1 2013

    Luxury mobile phone-maker has released the new Android-based smartphone Vertu Ti. Depending on the finishes, it costs upwards of $10,000.

  • Dogs rack up big bills for 'best in show' 

    At the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York, champion canines are pampered and marketed in their quest for a blue ribbon.

  • First look at the world's largest yacht 

    591-feet long, the mega-yacht known as Project Azzam, rumored to be built for a Saudi prince, will be the longest private yacht in the world.

  • $39 million yacht with 4-floor elevator 

    The Dream, a 'Rolls Royce' of mega-yachts, offers a three-room master suite, six guest suites, a gym and an elevator that takes guests to four living levels.

  • $30,000 for a gold MacBook with diamonds 

    A Las Vegas startup personalizes any electronic gadget with unique designs in precious metals and stones.

  • Auctioning off a dictator's luxury 

    Two years ago, the Tunisian people overthrew their longtime president, Zine el Abidine Ben Ali. Now they are auctioning off his belongings.

  • Diamonds for investment, love and bling 

    Buying a diamond at a jewelry store is not a good investment, but if you can get the rock at wholesale prices, it could be lucrative.

  • $200-a-night luxury hotel room for pets 

    The D Pet Hotels in New York City offers four-legged customers luxurious accommodations, spa services and even a gym.

  • Exotic gift idea: $50,000 jaguar rug 

    The Holiday Season is the busiest for The Evolution Store in New York City which sells objects of nature: insects, fossils, skeletons and taxidermy.

  • Play it again Sam: Buy Casablanca's piano 

    The original piano from 1942's Casablanca is up for auction and expected to sell for up to $1.2 million.

  • Mega yacht private chef cooks up a feast 

    Take a behind the scenes look at how one chef whips up gourmet meals for exacting mega yacht owners and their guests.

  • $500 caviar from a vending machine 

    California holiday shoppers can spend $12 to $500 for caviar from a vending machine in a shopping mall.

  • Jet pack shoots you 30ft up in the air 

    The $99,500 water-propelled Jetlev jet pack allows you to fly 30 ft. up in the air over a body of water and do all sorts of tricks, twists, turns and flips.

  • The $640,000 parking space 
    The $640,000 parking space(3:09)Nov 21 2012

    Space is a scarce resource in Hong Kong, even parking spaces, where a prime spot to park can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

  • Go aboard a $47M, 187-foot mega-yacht  

    The Lady Linda can accommodate 12 guests in six luxurious suites, including one with his-and-hers bathrooms and a separate office.

  • Peek inside a $100,000 luxury closet 

    Every item has a perfect spot in these custom closets for the rich and famous by Lisa Adams of LA Closet Design.

  • What a $100 lunch looks like 
    What a $100 lunch looks like(4:01)Sep 28 2012

    Tim Zagat, co-founder of Zagat Survey, leads a tour of New York's power lunch hot-spots.

  • Beat the traffic with a helicopter 

    For a hefty price, helicopters, seaplanes and private jets can cut hours off a trip to a vacation house.

  • NYC's most expensive apartment 

    An exclusive tour of a New York City penthouse on sale for $100 million; the most expensive listing the city has ever seen.

  • Private jet travel for the not-so-rich 

    California start-up brings private jet travel closer to the mass market by slashing costs through increased efficiency.

  • Charter a private train car for $44,000 

    Northern Sky offers a train car charter that has four bedroom suites, a living room and a glass dome.

  • $1.6 million RV with two bedrooms 

    This 45-foot custom motor home has two bedrooms, a living/dining room, an office, a wine cellar and laundry.

  • Tricked out jets for the rich 

    From alligator-skin toilet covers to gem-encrusted tables, the ultra-rich spend millions on their private jet interiors.

  • Paying $35,000 for a good night's sleep 

    The penthouse suite in the Four Seasons hotel in New York offers 4,300 sq. ft of space, exclusive finishes and a 360 degree view of Manhattan.

  • British shirt maker comes to the US 

    Emma Willis, a bespoke shirt designer with an established reputation in London, now wants to conquer the New World.

  • Jaguar's new hybrid sports car 

    Tata Jaguar plans to sell 250 C-X75 electric hybrid sports super cars which go from 0 to 100 mph in under six seconds.

  • $4,000 sunglasses 
    $4,000 sunglasses(2:11)Dec 2 2009

    Oakley uses rare materials and space-age technology to create advanced sunglasses and boots.

  • A Russian appetite for fine art 

    The Russian art market has blossomed the last two decades fueled by the growth of private wealth in the former Soviet countries.

  • Who makes Buffett's suits? 
    Who makes Buffett's suits?(3:22)Nov 24 2009

    A sneak peak into a Chinese luxury men's clothier that sells suits to Warren Buffett and Chinese president Hu Jintao.

  • Boarding call: PAWsengers only! 

    The first pets-only airline transports cats and dogs in safe and caring conditions.

  • Meet in style 
    Meet in style(3:46)Oct 15 2009

    A New York couple redefines the concept of a meeting space - no gray walls and bulky chairs, just comfort and style.

  • Affordable fine wine 
    Affordable fine wine(5:27)Oct 2 2009

    New York distributor of fine liquor says that the recession makes for some great deals.

  • Top U.S. hotel for business travel 

    The Mondrian Miami's scenic location and amenities make it the only U.S. spot on Fortune's Best new business hotels.

  • Porsche polishes the 911 
    Porsche polishes the 911(2:42)Sep 13 2009

    The 2009 Carrera S offers a perfect balance of performance and luxury.

3-D game system you wear on your head  
Fortune's Matt Vella demos the Oculus Rift, a 3-D virtual reality headset designed for gaming.  Play
Beluga caviar, farmed in Florida  
This Florida aqua farm is the first in the U.S. to breed Beluga Sturgeon, an almost extinct fish that produces the finest and most expensive caviar in the world.  Play
There's a highway in my living room!  
100% of the structure of this modern home is built from salvaged pieces from Boston's Big Dig highway construction project.  Play
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