$30 Million Diamond Bikini Featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

One of the most popular magazines is the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. And, while many of the magazine's readers are probably less interested in the swimsuits than the models, this year’s issue includes one very unique swimsuit – a diamond bikini worth $30 million.

With 150 carats of D Flawless diamonds supplied by Steinmetz Diamonds, the two-piece, modeled by Molly Sims, is reportedly the most expensive item of diamond apparel ever made.

Designed by Susan Rosen, the bikini has a 51 carat pear shape diamond, a 30 carat emerald cut diamond, a pair of 15 carat rounds and a pair of 8 carat pear shape diamonds. The sparklers are set in rust resistant platinum.

This year’s swimsuit issue   showcases 26 models, including tennis star Maria Sharapova and super model Heidi Klum, who is depicted wearing body paint instead of a real swimsuit.