Guide for the filthy rich
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In this category, we have included popular models, which have been modified in various ways; they may have been gold plated, may have precious stones and/or animal skin added etc. In theory, every phone can be transformed into a masterpiece if you have the will and the imagination needed – for example Nokia 2610 with a sapphire display, a 100ct. diamond for a D-pad and a platinum body. In reality, mainly the most popular models get bling-bling elements added.
GoldStriker:
Exclusivity for the Fashionista. That’s exactly the type of products the English company Gold Striker offers, be it a mobile phone or a music player. The materials used are 18 and 24ct. gold, platinum and 3-4ct. diamonds.
The most impressive collection is the 18ct Gold Diamond Edition. It includes:
- Nokia N95 8GB White Gold Diamond
- Nokia 8800 Sirocco 24ct gold Diamond
- LG Shine Dawn & Dusk
- Motorola KRZR Leopard/Roma/Blue Diamond
The idolized iPhone, Prada and Armani also have golden versions and the price tags are not as scary as the ones of the GoldVish models, for example.
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Nokia 8800 Arte | LG Shine | iPhone |
Amosu:
It’s the same story here. The company specializes in, adding a diamond shine to models like iPhone, Nokia N95, Motorola KRZR & V3i D&G, BlackBerry Pearl. Unfortunately, you can only buy their phones if you are on a shopping spree in the English cities of London and Manchester. The prices are from $ 960 for Samsung D900, up to $ 91,000 for BlackBerry Pearl.
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Left to right - BlackBerry Pearl, Nokia N95, iPhone |
Mart:
The Russian company has chosen Nokia’s showoff 8800 series (8800, 8800 Sirocco) as a base model for their product. On the metal surface of the various phones are engraved the signs of the zodiac and pictures inspired by them, Arab and Celtic symbols, and details of paintings of the great artists. Currently the collections offered are as follows:
- Sky Diamonds
- Magic of Symbols
- Great Artists
The most impressive is the Sky Diamonds collection, which includes 12 Nokia 8800 Sirocco phones, with the zodiac signs engraved on them. There are 99 phones of each design in the collection.
Pricing varies between $ 1,000 and $ 4,000, depending on the model.
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From left to right - Sky Diamonds, Magic of Symbols, Great Artists |
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18 Comments
1. T-HUFF (unregistered) posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:41 0 0
YAY LET ME JUST IMAGINE EVERYTHING I CAN'T HAVE SOME MORE. THAT GOLD LG SHINE WAS OFF THE CHAIN.
2. Dexter (unregistered) posted on 21 Mar 2008, 12:23 0 0
Meanwhile, back in reality, kids go unfed everywhere. Why don't you use your money for something useful to society.
3. zashima (unregistered) posted on 21 Mar 2008, 13:09 0 0
only new money would buy something like this. - they're more suspect to buying stuff like this as a blatant reminder of their wealth. on the other hand, old money doesn't really give a f*{k
4. vzwemp (unregistered) posted on 21 Mar 2008, 15:17 0 0
your right, new money buys this stuff. big fat price tag, a bit of shiney, and a bloated sense of self worth. Old money knows that once u look past the flash, these phones are less featured than a phone for 50-100 bux. Old money would buy something with features!
6. Shannon (unregistered) posted on 21 Mar 2008, 20:42 0 0
Just because there are kids starving in other countries doesnt mean people cant purchase expensive phones. Most people who can afford to purchase these phones, donate their money as well. Some people would rather buy a 2,000 dollar phone than a 2,000 plasma. The production of these phones serve as an innovative roadmap to the future of cell phones, and the unique ways that people use them. I found this article interesting, and while I wouldnt ever buy any of these phones...I am certainly not a critic towards the "trendsetters" that do.
7. VZWGuy (unregistered) posted on 21 Mar 2008, 23:35 0 0
Look if Ive got 100k to blow on something.. Yeah I could donate this to some starving people in africa or something. So some charity group can pocket 3/4 of the money and then feed like 5000 people 3 meals of rotten rice, and unlevened bread. or I can make all of my friends with less money than me jealous.. Seriously thats a no brainer LOL
8. Dosi (unregistered) posted on 22 Mar 2008, 18:21 0 0
Phones, i like; Gold phones i like; Gold phones that cost $1.200.000, don't like
10. Shannon (unregistered) posted on 25 Mar 2008, 19:59 0 0
Sounds to me like an urinary tract infection. You may want to get that checked.
11. Saffad (unregistered) posted on 26 Mar 2008, 04:50 0 0
and stop peeing money?? Sounds to me like envy...
12. (unregistered) posted on 29 Mar 2008, 16:02 0 0
It's true. Peeing money sounds quite amusing.
13. Moe (unregistered) posted on 02 Apr 2008, 16:43 0 0
A good read, but I think you missed a few key models. The Nokia 8000 series first and foremost, Porsche Design's Alcatel based unit, the Giorgio Amani phone by Samsung, and the Prada phone by LG. Also, while I think the higher end luxury phones, such as the Goldvishes are a complete waste (not to mention hideous), I wouldn't mind paying for the solid build, and design of something like a Vertu Ascent or Constellation.
14. Dexter (unregistered) posted on 03 Apr 2008, 18:48 0 0
Thanks Shannon (#6) for your insight. I agree that people are allowed to spend their money on what ever they want. I am just saying that there is also a social responsibility to your community. If these phones were at all advanced technology wise I might agree with you on the "trendsetters" comment. At this point the consumer is paying the ridiculous price for a quite average phone. The sole attraction to most of these phones is the price tag...gay.
15. JFLO (unregistered) posted on 04 Apr 2008, 09:15 0 0
I have nothing against these phones,however I would rather buy a decent car, a house for my family, invest part of the money on my small business and finally donate some money to an organization in my home country.
16. (unregistered) posted on 10 Apr 2008, 13:34 0 0
I understand the rich wanting to be luxurious but umm there are other issues that need to be handled besides buying 20,000 dollar cell phones, this is really impractical and very sad!
18. Simdes (unregistered) posted on 01 May 2008, 09:05 0 0
I have held an original Vertu Constellation... It has the most pathetic software I have ever seen. My old Motorola T190 is sexier :D
