Photos: Cell phones for the rich and famous

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  • Signature Model 2006

    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.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Diamond

    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.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Vertu Ascent

    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.

    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.

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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.

Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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