Did you know that Judith Leiber, a handbag designer who learned her craft in an artisan’s guild in Budapest, can take up to seven days to complete just one handbag? This is due to the craftsmanship involved by the setting of pave rhinestones by hand. These handbag creations are called minaudieres. They are more like works of art and it is hard to refer to them as handbags. In fact, many choose to collect and display these pieces instead of actually ever using them. Take a look at just how beautiful they are:

Judith Leiber Ringtail Lizard Handbag US $740.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:08:14 PST   | Watch this Item

JUDITH LEIBER LILAC SATIN PAVE CRYSTAL BAR CLUTCH HANDBAG BAG MINAUDIERE US $399.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 12:08:50 PST   | Watch this Item

Authentic Vtg JUDITH LEIBER Python SNAKE-SKIN TOTE HANDBAG Kelly PURSE +CLUTCH US $1,500.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 13:05:16 PST   | Watch this Item

RARE JUDITH LEIBER SNAKESKIN & ONYX STONE HANDBAG VERY GOOD CONDITION!! US $775.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 13:12:38 PST   | Watch this Item

Fabulous JUDITH LEIBER Swarovski Crystal Handbag,Clutch Purse NO RES! Free Ship! US $636.00 (4 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 14:09:25 PST   | Watch this Item

JUDITH LEIBER Purse Jeweled Grey*SNAKESKIN*Crossbody Shoulder Bag Handbag Clutch US $1,150.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 15:29:19 PST   | Watch this Item

JUDITH LEIBER *VINTAGE* KARUNG SNAKESKIN+Tiger's Eye Gems Handbag Bag Clutch NEW US $1,150.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 15:33:56 PST   | Watch this Item

Judith Leiber Blue Crystal Encrusted Minaudiere Clutch Handbag US $799.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 16:00:24 PST   | Watch this Item

JUDITH LEIBER Black Leather Bow Silver Chain Strap Evening Shoulder Handbag US $299.00 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 16:39:30 PST   | Watch this Item

JUDITH LEIBER Cream Leather Karung Snap Closure Clutch Handbag US $199.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 16:39:35 PST   | Watch this Item

JUDITH LEIBER SATIN SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL HANDBAG BAG -PURPLE/PLUM US $500.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 19:04:14 PST   | Watch this Item

JUDITH LEIBER Tan Velvet Jeweled Evening Handbag US $169.15 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 7:13:39 PST   | Watch this Item

Vintage JUDITH LEIBER Beige Clutch/Shoulder Handbag US $795.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 10:09:23 PST   | Watch this Item

JUDITH LEIBER GOLD FLORAL CRYSTAL LARGE FABERGE EGG MINAUDIERE HANDBAG MINT US $1,525.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 12:05:27 PST   | Watch this Item

JUDITH LEIBER GRAY LAVENDER SILK CRYSTAL HANDLE LIZARD FLOWER HANDBAG EXQUISITE US $449.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 12:21:13 PST   | Watch this Item

NIB JUDITH LEIBER Swarovski Pink Crystal Handbag US $1,199.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 16:13:53 PST   | Watch this Item

Judith Leiber Black Patent Leather Handbag US $599.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 17:39:06 PST   | Watch this Item

VINTAGE JUDITH LEIBER Dark Brown Alligator Structured Small Evening Handbag US $699.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 17:56:05 PST   | Watch this Item

VINTAGE JUDITH LEIBER White Python Skin Crystal Owl Small Structured Handbag US $599.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 17:57:24 PST   | Watch this Item

VINTAGE Beautiful JUDITH LEIBER Clutch Snakeskin Handbag Purse RARE -R3 US $200.00 (35 Bids) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:30:27 PST   | Watch this Item

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