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 Handbag US $225.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:29:22 PDT   | Watch this Item

Judith Leiber Handbag US $250.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:37:48 PDT   | Watch this Item

AUTH JUDITH LEIBER BLACK SNAKESKIN HANDBAG, LARGE, MINT US $99.00 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 16:57:53 PDT   | Watch this Item

JUDITH LEIBER $3100 Blue Minaudière Bag/Handbag NIB US $2,275.00 Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 17:05:48 PDT   | Watch this Item

AUTH JUDITH LEIBER GOLD CRYSTAL OVAL HANDBAG PURSE US $405.00 (8 Bids) Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 17:16:39 PDT   | Watch this Item

1985 Judith Leiber Handbags/Accessories Fashion Ad US $9.99 Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 18:00:19 PDT   | Watch this Item

Judith Leiber Jeweled Handbag US $2,800.00 Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 20:57:18 PDT   | Watch this Item

Rare Authentic Judith Leiber Handbag - Cyrstal Spider US $1,025.00 (2 Bids) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 4:28:12 PDT   | Watch this Item

NWT JUDITH LEIBER Champagne Jeweled Minaudiere Handbag US $1,499.00 Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 12:03:19 PDT   | Watch this Item

NWT JUDITH LEIBER Black Satin Minaudiere Clutch Handbag US $1,599.00 Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 12:03:23 PDT   | Watch this Item

JUDITH LEIBER Brown Gold Alligator Clutch Handbag US $1,999.00 Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 12:32:42 PDT   | Watch this Item

JUDITH LEIBER CRYSTAL STALLION HORSE MINAUDIERE HANDBAG US $1,849.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 17:17:02 PDT   | Watch this Item

JUDITH LEIBER ALLIGATOR CROCODILE CLUTCH HANDBAG NEW US $1,135.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 18:10:59 PDT   | Watch this Item

VINTAGE JUDITH LEIBER FAN CRYSTAL MINAUDIERE HANDBAG US $1,225.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 18:25:05 PDT   | Watch this Item

New! JUDITH LEIBER Handbag Small ALLIGATOR Jeweled Flwr US $845.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 20:08:11 PDT   | Watch this Item

Authentic Judith Leiber Snakeskin and Crystal Handbag US $975.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 20:43:45 PDT   | Watch this Item

Judith Leiber Handbag (BRAND NEW-retail for $2495.00) US $1,200.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 20:45:45 PDT   | Watch this Item

Used Ladies Judith Leiber Handbag US $500.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-31-2010 11:13:32 PDT   | Watch this Item

VINTAGE JUDITH LEIBER Handbag RARE LOOK! US $0.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-31-2010 13:30:07 PDT   | Watch this Item

JUDITH LEIBER 100%AUTH PATENTED LEATHER SMALL HANDBAG US $19.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-31-2010 13:40:41 PDT   | Watch this Item

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