Photos: Cell phones for the rich and famous

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Signature Model 2006

The Vertu Signature Model 2006 provides coverage in more than 175 countries. It comes in six models with standard cell phone features including Bluetooth connectivity and multi-language predictive text input. The polished gold model (left) retails at one U.S. jewelry chain for $18,750. A Signature Standard platinum model retails for $31,850.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Diamond

The Vertu Diamond comes in four 18-carat white or yellow gold models, and one made of platinum. They are embedded with Pave diamonds and are only made to order. The cost of this phone is around $88,300 according to several Web sites.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Vertu Ascent

The Vertu Ascent cell phone is the budget model made with a leather backing and a scratch-resistant alloy body. It carries a price tag of around $4,900.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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Nokia's Vertu cell phones are not for the budget-minded, with prices from $4,900 to $88,300 for a diamond-encrusted model.

Signature Model 2006

The Vertu Signature Model 2006 provides coverage in more than 175 countries. It comes in six models with standard cell phone features including Bluetooth connectivity and multi-language predictive text input. The polished gold model (left) retails at one U.S. jewelry chain for $18,750. A Signature Standard platinum model retails for $31,850.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)

Caption by: Bill Detwiler