If plastic is way out of your league, then you might like the feel of the tailor made handsets that make use of the finest materials available today. And these would be some real athentic stuffs like walnut, elm, Zebrano or even Wenge. It is brand Bellperre that prides itself for creating a luxury phone series that none can match. Its latest offering too combines taste and lifestyle extremely well with the newest in technology.

The Bellperre phones weigh 120 grams and have dimensions to the effect of 100 x 44 x 15.3 mm. This is more than enough to support a tri-band GSM connectivity 900/ 1800/ 1900. Among other features, you can easily spot the 2-inch sapphire crystal scratch-resistant display, stereo Bluetooth, email as well as a version of Windows Mobile.

Bearing a price tag of $2,000, the Bellperre phones can be customised with hand-polished steel, yellow gold, rose gold or even platinum. Again, the brand offers 110 types of genuine exotic leathers like shark, buffalo, alligator and even lizard for you to choose from. Diamonds and gemstones can also be added to form initials or company logos at a extra price, of course!

Via bornrich

Signs of the recession lifting up have been a huge welcome, even in the luxury market. Well this moolah-related happening has given a reason to most brands to go real wild and creative on their theme-based luxe products. Take Mobiado for instance, this Canadian mobile phone maker has just created the the 350 Pioneer to join the space-themed luxury phone by Vertu.

We are told that 350 Pioneer has a body that’s been machined from none other than spacecraft aluminum with clear anodizing to achieve an exclusive and hard surface. Once this is done, the maker inlaid the frame with sapphire crystals as well as an infrared window made from a single piece of ruby crystal.

The phone has buttons made from combinations of sapphire crystal and stainless steel. There are gold-plated stainless steel screws too. So far, they have decided to make only 37 units since it symbolises the number of years that Pioneer 10 spacecraft has been traveling through space. Among othere features, you can enjoy multimedia capabilities, a 3.2 megapixel camera, a 2.36″ 16 million colors display as well as an integrated GPS, and Bluetooth and micro USB connectivity.

Via mobilecrunch

The Motorola Aura has been on the top of the news for a whole bagful of reasons. We heard about the grand presentation by none other than David Beckham and then there was Amosu waving it’s bling-y wand on the mobile to create some cheezy but luxe versions for the same. And this time, it is the Diamond Edition of the phone that is making heads turn. Designed with the sole motivation to outshine every other phone in the league, this one is a sight to behold with its 18 carat goldplating.

Not just that, some 34 sparkling diamons line the circular display of the phone (something like what Amosu did but we prefer the new pattern a wee bit more). The mobile phone is a real show stopper.

Even the technological strappings are very sound. The Motorola Aura Diamond Edition has a quad-band GSM/EDGE connectivity along with other features like CrystalTalk technology, stereo Bluetooth, music and video playback support. There is a 2 megapixel camera that can go ballistic with the 2GB of internal memory. There is no 3G connectivity. The price tag reads $5,700.

Via unwiredview

Imitation is the best form of flattery they say. But not always, is what we say. Take the Vertu Signature Boucheron phone for instance. This $310,000 worth limited edition piece has got itself a cheap rip-off. The out-of-reach phone has now been made available (and not in a good way) to all at a very low price of $700. After all, it isn’t the original piece that we all fell in love with instantly.

The duplicate Vertu Boucheron tries to impersonate the original in every possible way, of course minus the class and elegance characteristic to the handset. There are no real diamond or rubies but cheap stones that try to remain as close they can to the real play of colors.

The features include 262k true color, TFT display, and GPRS/WAP capability. The impersonator can also be used as an MP3 music player and an MP4 video player. A tacky phone out and out. We do not recommend this because we do not believe in encouraging piracy. It is original all the way for us!

Via chipchick

Recent surveys have revealed that iPhone is enjoying a good reign as the most popular mobile device in the tech-savvy Japan. And there is an ultra-luxe item which is being made available to mark the occasion. One of the major cell phone providers in the country, Softbank has just launched the Japan Texture Special Edition mobile accessory for iPhone which is really an attempt to bring a distinct Japanese flavor to the widely successful gadget that almost everybody owns or wants to own.

The new collection has mobiles fitted in lacquer cases that play five different designs each paying homage to the days of samurais and shoguns. In fact, the elegant presentation cases by themselves look nothing short of a work of art.

And at that point, let us tell you that ironically the Japan Texture Special Edition cases cost far more than the smartphone itself. The current price tag reads $1,057, which is huge. Some might wonder about its success in the recession recovering Japan, but hey, the folks here are never heard of compromising on trends and fashion…no matter what!

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The newest offering from Sony Ericsson is meant for the style conscious alone. And with a name like Dolce & Gabbana Jalou Clamshell Handset, you can well imagine what we are talking about. This mobile phone comes in a gorgeous rose dew color with 24 carat gold plating. Shaped like a diamond, this one stands 73mm in length and will look awesome in a trendy lady’s hand. Undeniably, this one’s a limited edition and it comes with a 2-inch QVGA display that turns into a mirror with just a press of a button. Like we said, women will swoon over this gadget.

A very show-off kindah phone, the clamshell includes a 3.2-megapixel camera, a music player with Track ID and play now, a video recorder, Bluetooth, a stereo FM radio complete with a full browser, YouTube, speakerphone, video calling, A-GPS, Google Maps, Google Search, email as well as support for  for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and Walk Mate step counter.

The D&G touch brings the phone loaded with exclusive content like pics and video from the women’s Autumn / Winter 1010 runway show of the brand. The price isn’t out yet. Color options include Deep Amethyst, Aquamarine Blue and Onyx Black.

Via unwired

Paris Hilton is all set to conquer the hearts of gaming fans in India. Reliance Mobile has just got together with game developer Gameloft of France to  create a special Paris Hilton game for its subscribers. The hotel heiress who is a big rage the world over is not really a big celeb in India, but looks like as if things will change once this venture goes on board.

The concept mobile game will let you take a rare peek inside the star studded world that Paris Hilton is known to live in. They are planning to call it Paris Hilton’s Diamond Quest and it will involve urging the player to hop aboard the celeb’s private jet and travel to the hottest cities across the world trying to find the rarest of precious stones.

Again, the first launch game will come with a lot of razzmatazz like many photos of Paris in her stunning jewelry and sexy outfits. By the way, you can also see snaps of her pooch Tinkerbell. Insiders reveal that the game’s ready and waiting for a grand launch. We have no doubts about the success of this gaming adventure.

Via newsblaze

The undisputed king of mobiles, of course it’s iPhone if you haven’t guessed it already, has just got an upgrade. Luxury mobile accessoriser Sayn Design has just worked its time off to work up the glam quotient of this already so popular mobile phone. The result is the Apple iPhone 3G Limited Diamond Deluxe Gold Edition. Actually, the name is self-explanatory. Nevertheless, let’s tell you in a little more detail.

The instrument is stunningly wrapped in 24 carat gold along with an integrated 18 carat Gold Sayn Design crown etched in 0.20 carat brilliantly cut diamonds. Symbolising the German handicraft tradition, this new version of iPhone also flaunts 53 more diamonds together reflecting 50 carats in the sparkling Apple logo. The gliding has a nano-technology surface covere to make the gold as shiny as possible and keep it minus the scratches.

All basic features of the oPhone 3G have been kept intact with a whole range of Sayn Design themes and background pictures. Only 500 units will be sold, each packed in an especially made wooden case. We wouldn’t be surprised if the price rockets to the skies!

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Luxury moble art accessoizer Givori is back in action. Some of us will be glad to know that while those who have suffered the likes of Serendipity and Nefertiti might not share the same enthusiasm. However, let us maintain that the latest Via Veneto range has put the brand right on track. The new line of accessories are inspired by the famous shopping street in Rome that requires you to have big bucks in your purse.

Via Veneto features authentic full grain Italian leather hand-finished with delicate metallic foil. The 18 carat Italian rose gold plating adds to magic. The mobile accessory is also decked with 0.3 carat diamonds.

The new collection is available in two editions – Classic and Exclusive. The former takes on both men and women with its snake embossed brown leather shell while the latter is targeted at the women alone with stuff like gold screen, diamond encrusted logo and a scracth resistant glass used by most luxury watch manufacturers. When purchased as part of a gift set, you shall also get a bottle of crystallized perfume to pameper the senses. The guarantee plan is also impressive.

Via ameinfo

Vertu, Nokia’s deliciously luxurious division that shells out high-end mobile phones just got a new feather on its cap. The popular line Ascent Ti has got itself a new version with the Vertu Ascent Ti Damascus Steel. An ancient steel forging technique has been used to get this rather new shape with an increased strength and hardness. We especially liked the hand etching on the phone.

For the uninitiated, the same technique is used to make Samurai swords and Indian Wootz swords. So you can be assured that the Ascent Ti Damascus is a sturdy one.

Also, technical specifications are just the same as the other Ascent Ti phones like a QVGA display, S40 UI, GSM?UMTS connectivity, a 3.2 MP camera with LED flash and 4GB internal memory. Part of a limited edition, Damascus as only 100 units into production. We haven’t heard of the price tag yet but it will be high.

Via ubergizmo