Love it or hate, but you can’t ignore it. We mean brand Vertu that has a great liking for blinging up mobile phones for those seeking luxury and style. It’s agreed that some of the designs are over the top and so are their price tags. But the fact remains that Vertu has a very strong line of loyalists. And it is for them alone that the brand has released the new Constellation Ayxta.

Keeping true to the Vertu tradition as witnessed in the Ascent, Signature and the current Constellation version, the Ayxta too flaunts the finest craftsmanship ever seen. There is a leather trim too with a round the clock access to the company’s concierge service from any place in the world.

The Ayxta phone also packs in a 3 megapixel camera complete with the flash option as well as an 8 gig micro SD slot and 3G wireless connection. The price tag hits the roof cast between $6,500 and $8,500. Most of us would disagree with it but the esteemed Vertu clientele would understand that the cost of a Vertu masterpiece is priceless. Touche!

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The Formula 1 is at its peak. And the luxury world is doing everything it can to celebrate its spirit. After all, there aren’t too many sports that are referred to as the rich man’s (oops, person’s) game. This time around it is the Russian manufacturer of luxury mobile phones Gresso that has been inspired by F1 racing.

The newest release from the brand has been dubbed Gresso Grand Monaco. And we are told that it has been molded out of the materials related to the world of racing. For instance, a titanium super alloy has been used as well as a hi-tech ceramic and carbon. Even steel and hand-polished 42 K sapphire crystal has been used for framing the display.

The flat keypads on the phone look stylish while the GSM/GPRS/EDGE keeps you connected. Plus there is a 2 megapixel camera and Bluetooth technology as well. Confident to score with all Formula 1 fans, this mobile phone has quoted its price at $2,100. Anything remotely related to the famous sport comes with a hefty price tag. Wotsay!

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Makers of mobile phones are under the stress to come up with new ways to gain the interest of consumers and this is often difficult because, with the technology available, it appears that everything possible has already been done. Their best bet is to hit upon a design that would appeal.

TCT Mobile Limited may soon launch their latest luxury phone into the market. The Alcatel Crystal A, unfortunately, does not look luxurious enough to appeal to anyone. The flip phone seems to have a smattering of precious stones on the cover, but the design itself is quite unflattering. Flip it open and the phone looks old-fashioned and boring to the point of looking repulsive, especially to the younger generation that is used to shiny and futuristic designs.

The ‘luxury’ part of the phone appears only to be the precious stones studded on the cover but this fails to impress.  The Alcatel Crystal A supports Bluetooth and WAP browser and has an external display, camera and the usual things like Java games and organizer which even the most basic phones have today. The price is unknown still.

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We know the moment when the entire world stands still for the mobile lovers, and the poor dears can do nothing but watch helplessly. If you haven’t guessed already, we are referring to the mobile phone slips that makes the gorgeous talk device we love so much crash to the floor and fall apart. And we had been quite surprised that no one really thought of addressing this little problem. So much for technology!

But we can stop complaining now because the Ascent Ti Carbon Fiber phone is here. Created by none other than Vertu, this is their newest luxury mobile phone range that have been finished with optimum carbon fibers and resin. The result? Well, the phone gets a uniform surface on both flat and curved parts.

Among the salient features, one can find the 2-inch QVGA display, 3G, 4GB internal memory and the 3.15MP camera complete with LED flash. Again, Vertu has given this new phone the most amazing protection but also given it sleekness and lightweighted-ness.

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Rumours always abound on the internet and elsewhere about what might be a new product or designs for a new absolutely must have gadget. This time, it appears to be the moment for an Android powered phone that has apparently been discovered by mobile.nu.

The XPERIA is an Android powered phone that is supposed to be released soon by Sony Ericsson and which is, of course, being kept extremely hush hush at the moment. Codenamed Rachael for just such possible intrusions, the XPERIA is is supposed to feature a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, HSPA and an 8 mega pixel camera. The leaked pictures show a slim and sleek piece further made cool by the wide touch screen. It looks like the screen is about 3.5 to 4 inches wide and there is a 3.5mm headphone jack on top as well.

Leaked pictures can never be treated and no matter how much one fawns over great looking pictures of a gadget, we also have to wait for the concerned company to make an announcement. In this case, I’m sure all of us hope that this is the real deal!

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Mobiado is back in action with the Grand 350 PRL. One of the firsts in the brand’s Grand line, this one uses mother of pearl and features a full keyboard. In other words, it is a grand combination of good looks with the right amount of bling along with the latest in art mobile functionality.

The Grand 350 PRL works as per the CNC machine from aircraft aluminum that is plated with black nickel. Not just that, the phone is decorated with sapphire crystal and is layered from behind with the gorgeous luster of mother of pearl.

The infrared window is constructed from a solid piece of ruby crystal and the buttons create play of their own with brilliant combination of sapphire crystal and stainless steel. There are four designer options to pick yours from — black, gold, pink and white. Other features include 3.2 megapixel, integrated GPS, 2.36-inch display with up to 16 million colors, Bluetooth and micro USB connectivity, music player and WLAN connectivity. The handsets are barrel shaped and look like tonneau mechanical watches. The price tag says $2,600.

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Don’t have we always admired luxury designer Alexander Amosu’s taste in the ultra-glam accessories. This time around, he has created a whole series of exotic cases to complement your luxury phones. For instance, if you already own the Diamond Pink Blackberry Storm by Amosu; we are quite sure that you must have not been successful in your search for the right cover for this one.

But now, Amosu gives you quite a variety. In fact, you even have the option of having your name embossed on the leather with fine craftsmanship accompanied by gorgeous styling. Please note that all the phone cases have been made in hand and stitched using exotic material like crocodile, python, ostrich and lizard. Ouch! Now, that might hurt some if you are an animal lover. So, we shall leave the final call on to you.

Well, Amosu is charging quite a hefty bill for all the pain it’s taking to decorate your mobile phone the glamorous way. The starting price is $650. Normally, most of Amosu’s products are part of a limited edition but we don’t have much information about this one.

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The house of Gresso has given the world such mobile phones that satiate the innate desire for high-end luxury. Their latest goes by the name of Lady Diamond. As the name suggests, this technological beauty comes embedded with sparkling diamonds and is made for trendy women.

Quite a choice by the designer in the hot red mobile case, which has been made in titanium! The whole structure is covered with high-tech ceramic of magenta diamond color for that uber rich feel. We have learnt that this unique color has been specially created for this limited edition. And if that wasn’t enough for your luxury taste buds, then you would be impressed by the navigation keys made of gold and decorated with four white diamonds. Other keys too come with shining 18 carat gold plating. Do not miss the signature Gresso gold triangle on the front panel.

With a sapphire crystal back, the phone lets the user get mesmerized by the inner mechanism. The leather covered battery flaunts a magnetic lock. All regular superior mobile phone features are available. Only eight models up for sale. The price tag says $5,500.

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Phone companies will do just about anything to come up with a phone that become the top hit on the market. Usually, they restrain themselves to a smashing design and perhaps a few cool features. Now and then, though, you come upon upon a phone that is a testament to something even bigger.

The Vertu  Nurburgring Racetrack mobile phone is an ode to the race track at Germany. The phone appears as racy as the racetrack that it commemorates with tyre-like designs at the sides and a slim and flashy finish. Only 1000 units of the phone was made and was sold out, or so we thought, until this phone appeared on eBay. The seller claims the phone is an original and has never been used, which is quite suspicious because nobody could have just bought the phone to place it in their drawer. The Nokia based phone is made from titanium and topped off with racing leather.

If you’re into racing cars and can’t get the sound of cars zooming away on a racing track then you may want to carry one that immortalizes the famous Nurburgring racing circuit. The Vertu Vertu Nurburgring Racetrack mobile phone is up for grabs on eBay at $4,599.

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Guess, in times like these, only the gilded could afford to be decadent. Recession does not seem to dent lifestyles of the rich and opulent! So for those who aren’t wary of financial slump world over, here’s an offering from those who dare to brave rough waters. Diamonds it is yet again as we still can’t seem to get enough of it. Japan’s Softbank Mobile Company has unveiled a line of mobile phones encrusted with Tiffany diamonds! It is going to be a limited run of just 10 of the phones, so line up already you guys and gals (or ladies and gentlemen!).

The Softbank 823SH Tiffany, as it is known, that’s limited to just 10 units, comes studded with 537(18.34 carat) diamonds from Tiffany’s and will sell for around 13 million yen (130,265 dollars!). The phone has a top that flips open to a display is designed by the New York jeweler.

With such an offering from the world’s largest market for amazing luxury items and technology goods, bling remains ‘in’ and never ceases to grab our penchant for pleasure and more how much ever the economic crisis may be! Japanese actress Aya Ueto presents Softbank’s “Tiffany Mobile Phone” in the picture above.

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