Diamond Hello Kitty up For Sale For $28,000

You may have Japan's ubiquitous "Hello Kitty" character with her sweet cat's face on your pop-up toaster or bicycle but do you love her enough to want to buy a three centimeter high platinum Kitty, her dress and hair ribbon studded with 131 diamonds, for about $28,000?

 

Now 30 of the wealthier admirers of the popular puss have an opportunity to get their paws on the exclusive limited edition of 30 of the platinum figurines, which go on sale on Monday.

Tokyo jeweler Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry is offering the pussy to celebrate this year's 30th anniversary of Japan’s most famous cat.

The Hello Kitty industry turns over $500 million a year. The cat is snapped up by followers from all age groups in Japan and 40 other countries around the world.

And like many an aging star, Kitty has also undergone at least one facelift during her career, which brought her eyes and nose closer together for a "cuter" look.