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Commissioned by a wealthy Chinese entrepreneur, undertake the Stuart Hughes decided with one of his valuable interpretations to make the Apple iPhone 5 smartphone currently the most expensive in the world. The specimen in question of the iPhone 5, baptized with the name Black Diamond, was produced by Hughes as exemplary only, and the value assigned to it, it's been a full 10 million pounds. A price really out of the ordinary, justified by a total reconstruction in 24-carat solid gold and by the presence of 653 diamonds of great value. While the side was over 600 hand-set diamonds, in fact, another 53 diamonds characterize the rear logo and the home button of your Apple device, while gold makes its contribution to the splendor. The iPhone 5 Black Diamond, already delivered to the anonymous buyer, and has already been nominated to become part of the record books as the most expensive and precious smartphone in the world .

The creation of the world’s first ring made entirely of diamond was confirmed during Basel 2011 last year. It was an ambitious project taken up by the creators Shawish Jewelers of Geneva. The concept was unique to have a ring that would have no setting and no metal but cut entirely from the most precious stone diamond. As expected, it had created a buzz around the world and the story of the unusual and the most expensive ring had featured on practically all blogs and news sites. The excitement was palpable as the concept had great appeal. However, the creators of the ring had released only a couple of images of the actual ring along with a drawing at the time. All Diamond Ring Pictures The same images and the drawing had featured on the web and TV all over the world. Since there were no follow up releases of images or information the excitement died a natural death and people forgot about the unique ring. The story has got a new life as some new images of the ring has been release...

Perhaps crystals, gold and diamonds would never go out of fashion. As long as gems and the precious metals hold a sway on people’s minds, they would never go out of fashion. Right from the ancient scriptures to the magazines of the high streets of fashion, we could notice that there is an immense need to deck oneself in precious stones and metals. Lately though, the fad of decorating one’s gadgets with these crystals, stones and metals has risen and also plateaued. With that in mind, Stuart Hughes has lunged forward to create yet another iPhone that is covered up in gold/platinum. The rim would also have intricately placed Swarovski crystals. The crystals are fused using the latest CNC technology. It may appear to be eyecandy, but it really does not make sense to cover an iPhone with metals and stones as the idea has almost become tacky. It could no longer be considered to be hip if one wears clothes or gadgets covered in metals, stones and crystals. The pr...

When the “rubies on phone” 3G iPhone was launched, people like me were happy to look at it from a distance. I say it because I cannot handle too feminine look of the handset, does not gel well with the way I carry myself. If you have been reading my posts, you would have guessed that my personality is that I prefer subtle to loud, under stated to gaudy. The new black and white diamond 3G iPhone is something that I would love to carry with me even if I am going to a corporate meet or to attend my grand uncle’s funeral! Sorry to use the expression but it really bugs me every time my sister takes the SIM out of her ruby phone and inserts in some appropriate handset, whenever we have to go for some mourning. I certainly do not mind paying �3599 ($6,500) for this little useful device! Via ContinentalMobiles

The creation of the world’s first ring made entirely of diamond was confirmed during Basel 2011 last year. It was an ambitious project taken up by the creators Shawish Jewelers of Geneva. The concept was unique to have a ring that would have no setting and no metal but cut entirely from the most precious stone diamond. As expected, it had created a buzz around the world and the story of the unusual and the most expensive ring had featured on practically all blogs and news sites. The excitement was palpable as the concept had great appeal. However, the creators of the ring had released only a couple of images of the actual ring along with a drawing at the time. All Diamond Ring Pictures The same images and the drawing had featured on the web and TV all over the world. Since there were no follow up releases of images or information the excitement died a natural death and people forgot about the unique ring. The story has got a new life as some new images of the ring has be...

People who have been to the prom will understand the importance of the occasion. It is the phase of life when you feel that prom is the most important thing you can look forward to. Even some parents feel that it is the time to indulge. Dressgoddess are banking on those parents with a liberal mindset and have created a prom dress that costs $13,997. You heard it right – fourteen grands. It has been dubbed as the most expensive prom dress. The dress has been embellished with an assortment of genuine diamonds. The value of the diamonds is pegged at $13,000. The diamonds have been hand sewn throughout the bodice of the dress. The dress is designed to ensure a memorable entrance and exit at any prom. It is designed to bring Hollywood glamour to a prom. The price tag indicates that the dress is not meant for everyone. But the mere mortals need not be disappointed. A knock off version is also available at a more affordable price of $398. The difference basically is the diamo...