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starpaw7 wrote on 2010-10-16 02:14
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Quote from Jack Phillips:
8 million iPhone? Apparently someone had enough cash to spend on the lucrative Stuart Hughes-designed remake of the popular device complete with diamonds, spending 5 million pounds, according to the Daily Mail.
The handmade remake contains approximately 500 individual flawless diamonds, totaling over 100 carats.
The back of the phone is plated in rose gold. The Apple logo is formed by 53 diamonds.
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The Mail reports that Hughes, who is based in Liverpool, was commissioned by two Australian businessmen to create the item.
“It was a fantastic challenge and I am really pleased with the end result—the phones look superb,†he said, according to the Mail.
“Phones are so popular at the moment and this is the ultimate design for one. It was a very exciting project.â€
He added that the stones were difficult to find as they “usually have a very long history.â€
“It is amazing that someone is prepared to spend £5 million on a phone; I doubt it will get used because it is worth so much money,†he added.
If the item were lost, it would be a “disaster,†he told the Mail.
In 2003, Stuart placed gold plates around a Nokia 8800. Since then, he has been making designs for wealthy customers.
$8 Million iPhone Sold by UK-Based Jeweler
Whoever had the money to burn on that will be an idiot if they use that phone in public.
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woohoohelloppl wrote on 2010-10-16 02:22
What a waste of money...
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Chockeh wrote on 2010-10-16 03:01
I hope he breaks his phone.
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Osayidan wrote on 2010-10-16 03:11
If it stops working he has to send it to apple for repairs. Think he'll get it back? hell no.
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Chillax wrote on 2010-10-16 03:17
Maybe all those diamonds will make it sturdier?
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starpaw7 wrote on 2010-10-16 03:24
Quote from Chillax;185588:
Maybe all those diamonds will make it sturdier?
If they forget phone in pants, they will break their washing machine and phone
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Osayidan wrote on 2010-10-16 03:24
Quote from Chillax;185588:
Maybe all those diamonds will make it sturdier?
At the expense of your bars. It probably gets none.
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RicochetOrange wrote on 2010-10-16 04:21
One extreme Angry Birds addict.
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Shironi wrote on 2010-10-16 04:35
the phones look superb
:shock2::shock2:
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Phanterz wrote on 2010-10-23 20:22
Quote from Shironi;185634:
:shock2::shock2:
If it was only for looks I'd get fake gems.
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Moppy wrote on 2010-10-23 20:45
Problem is it's gonna be obsolete by next year.
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Adelynn wrote on 2010-10-26 04:55
That person should pay my insurance and tuition.
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Kazuni wrote on 2010-10-26 04:57
I wonder if you can pick off the diamond later when iPhones become useless.
Does it even work with that amount of rock on it?