When fashion is a factor on which you rely to influence how people perceive you, the various accessory options become an extremely integral part of your attire, whether its bracelets, belts or watches.

But then there are sunglasses, and the likes of Rotherham, Wintour and Obama all view them as an essential accessory.

They are, after all, the cherry on top of any outfit, whether it’s outside or inside, day or night.

You can grab all the latest and greatest over at Sunglass Hut, who always have you covered, but they’re not packing these whoppers.

They might not be the most attractive sunglasses – most of the styles pretty dated – but what’s listed below come in as the world’s most expensive.

Like, ridiculously expensive, from Insider Money:

5. CliC Gold 18 Carat Gold Sports Sunglasses – R963 000

These are sports sunglasses designed the founder of Ron Lando in partnership with jewelry designer Hugh Power. Each piece is handmade over a period of 40 to 50 hours and is completely made of gold, in entirety. They are priced at $75,000.

These are the most expensive sports sunglasses in the world and have been made by the guy also credited with making the most expensive reading glasses in the world.

4. Cartier Panthere Glasses – R2 million

The Panthere of the title isn’t just a bit of verbiage but a real representation of the tiny panthers that lie upon the stem of the frame, made of 18 karats white gold in totality and costing $159,000. The frames also boast a total of 561 cut diamonds and 645 pieces of sapphires. The lenses have to be ordered separately from the frames.

3. Shiel Jewelers’ Emerald Sunglasses – R2,56 million

When a sunglass is worth $200,000,you know it’s something special and perhaps special is a small word for these Emerald Glasses by Shiel jewelers. As the name suggests these are made using Emerald, and just like any luxury sunglasses they have gold and diamond embedded in the frame.

2. DG2027B Dolce & Gabbana – R4,88 million

When it comes to producing luxury items, Dolce and Gabbana leads the way and these brown sunglasses are no exception. The glasses cost over $380,000 and ranked amongst the top luxury glasses in the world.

1. Chopard De Rigo Vision Sunglasses – R5,1 million

Leading the list of 11 Most Expensive Sunglasses In the World are the Sunglasses manufactured by Chopard and De Rigo, two of the world’s most famous luxury brands. Containing 24K gold and 4-carat river diamond, the sunglasses are priced over $400,000 and are known today as the most expensive sunglasses in the world.

Yeah, I’m good with a pair of RayBan wayfarers, thanks.

[source:insidermonkey&quicktoptens]