The latest must-have luxury items seem to not be so much about jewelry, but about gadgets. It seems that no matter how bad the economy is, people still love their gadgets. Now, to meet that demand, Apple has released yet another generation of luxury iPhones. High-end mobile phone designer Stuart Hughes took the trendy item to a new level, creating the world’s first solid gold iPhone 3G.
Made of 22-karat gold, the phone has a jewelry-like finish that makes it as much a fashion accessory as it is a practical phone and internet device. The Apple logo is made with 53 VVS1 diamonds, adding a further element of luxury.
On the practical side, the solid gold iPhone 3G has the same features as the original 3G device: 16GB memory, WLAN 802.11b/g, 320x480 touchscreen, Bluetooth, 2 megapixel camera, and microphone. It allows for 10 hours of talk time and will stay charged in standby mode for 300 hours.
Even the case for the phone is extreme. It, too, is made of 22-karat solid gold and has 53 VVS1 diamonds to create the Apple logo. The phone is also designed to support every network in the world, so it can go anywhere and do almost anything. It is truly a gadget-lover’s dream. The dream, however, costs almost $35,000, and that doesn’t include service.
