The swimsuit that costs more than a HOUSE! Dazzling $1m costume decorated with over 220 diamonds and pearls

Model Samantha Harris gives the million-dollar bikini her seal of approval.

Australian jewellery designer Ann Middleton created the costume

Garnished with over 220 diamonds and Australian South Sea pearls

Worth a dazzling AUS$1m (£583,302) and is 133 carats

Samantha Harris models at Gold Coast Swim Fashion Festival, Queensland

If you get irked losing an earring when you go swimming, it's probably not a good idea for you to go anywhere near this swimsuit.

Australian jewellery designer Ann Middleton has created a costume intricately garnished with over 220 diamonds and pearls, a sparkly ensemble that would set you back a dazzling AUS$1m (£583,302).

The elaborate swimmers will be modelled by Samantha Harris at the inaugural Gold Coast Swim Fashion Festival in Queensland at the end of the month, and Harris will be moving about very carefully to ensure none of the precious stones fall off.

Middleton, who has created pieces for Elton John and Bill Clinton in the past, collaborated with swimwear label Sunseeker to craft the 133-carat piece, which Harris will wear at the Sunseeker's show at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort on November 28.

The designer has been creating jewellery for 39 years, and used almost 100 Australian South Sea pearls in the pricey costume.

 he told Australian newspaper the Herald Sun: 'Hundreds of hours went into creating the swimsuit and we used as many Australian gems and pearls as possible.
'I hadn't done a swimsuit before but when I saw the design, I knew I wanted to create a seemingly simple, perfect, beautiful garment.'
Festival organiser Leanne St George said the beach-inspired showcase will draw attention to the Gold Coast and Queensland: 'It was a wonderful coup to have Samantha, Ann and Sunseeker come on board with this project.
'Our lifestyle and fashion is unique. It's time to take them to the world.'

The swimsuit is adorned with more than 220 brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of 133 carats.


ALL that glisters is not gold; in this case, it's $1 million worth of diamonds and pearls.

These bejewelled bathers, to be modelled again by Samantha Harris at the inaugural Gold Coast Swim Fashion Festival in a fortnight, are the handiwork of local jewellery designer Ann Middleton and swimwear label Sunseeker.

The swimsuit, adorned with more than 220 brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of 133 carats, will be flaunted by the homegrown Harris during Sunseeker's show at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort on November 28.

Gold Coast based Middleton, who has worked with Elton John to Bill Clinton during her 39 years as a jeweller, said almost 100 Australian South Sea pearls were also incorporated into the intricate design.

"Hundreds of hours went into creating the swimsuit and we used as many Australian gems and pearls as possible," Middleton said.

"I hadn't done a swimsuit before but when I saw the design, I knew I wanted to create a seemingly simple, perfect, beautiful garment."

Organiser Leanne St George said the festival will promote the Gold Coast and Queensland to the world.

"It was a wonderful coup to have Samantha, Ann and Sunseeker come on board with this project," she said.

"Our lifestyle and fashion is unique. It's time to take them to the world."

The festival will showcase the best beach-inspired designs from November 28-December 1.