Pictured above is a bridal gown from Vietnam, which is decked out with 222 diamonds and 100 red rubies.

Valued at 2 billion dong ($117,000), the “Bach ngoc xiem y” (gown with hundreds of gemstones) is the most expensive bridal gown in Vietnam.

This unique gown is an artwork by young fashion designer Huy Vo, who presented a bridal gown made of orchids at the Dep Fashion Show 7, and goldsmiths from the Doji jewelrygroup.

The gown is made of white silk and satin, decorated with a big gemstone-made flower.

This flower consists of 22 big rubies and eight big diamonds. The pistil is a huge water drop-shaped ruby, symbolising love.

The special gown was made in 40 days, totalling 320 hours, including 56 hours for idea and production, 240 hours for choosing and processing gemstones, and 24 hours for attaching gemstones to the gown.

The gown will be modelled by first runner-up in Miss Vietnam 2008 Thuy Van on June 30. After that, it will be displayed at the 3rd floor of Ruby Plaza.

Via vietnamnet