The 21st century is the age of smartphones, and it is widely assumed that these devices know far more about their owners than they do. It was unavoidable that luxury would apply its golden touch to even the most practical of commodities. So, when we look at a standard phone case, its purpose is to provide a protective barrier against scratches and slides. Leading fashion brands and designers have increasingly utilised these as a platform to express themselves and their art. These have evolved from mere ornaments to symbols of honour, code, and allegiance, with the potential to become heirlooms. Let’s take a look at our top five bespoke iPhone cases that represent cult in one’s palm.
Caviar iPhone 16 Pro Notre Dame de Paris Edition
Dubai-based luxury smartphone manufacturer Caviar has introduced the iPhone 16 Pro Max, encased in 18k white gold with 59 diamonds paying homage to Notre Dame de Paris. It features a rose window motif, a gold apple in the centre crafted from 18k white gold with diamonds, with a reinforced frame made of 18k white gold surrounding the perimeter of the smartphone’s back in Gothic style, 18k white gold for the white marble facade, and is limited to only 16 pieces. This collector’s item is priced at ₹93 lakh (approx.).
Brikk Lux iPhone X Ingot Collection
Founded in 2009 by Cyrus Blacksmith in Los Angeles, California, United States and is known for high-end, customised technology, lifestyle, and fashion products. The brand uses rare, high-quality materials and advanced processes, often with applications in space travel, to create unique, handcrafted, and exclusive items. The cover is crafted from Ingot 108 (108 grams of 22k gold) and the Ingot 250 (250 grams of 22k yellow gold), and a mirror polished back surface. The iPhones are priced at ₹72 lakh (approx.), and is packaged in a custom aluminum carry case with carbon fiber and leather interior
Aurum iPhone Land of Lights Edition
Started in Kyiv, Ukraine, around 2015, Aurum Edition was started by Ivan Lischina who began the business as a hobby, learning and perfecting his gilding techniques from various sources. The iPhone LAND OF LIGHTS Edition is made from jewel-grade carbon fibre, genuine leather and engraved gold bolts with jewellery enamel dividers, hand engraving of the coat of arms of the land of fire of Azerbaijan and inlay with eight diamonds, and is priced around ₹9 lakh (approx.).
Goldgenie Luxury 24k Gold iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max
Commenced in 1995 by award-winning entrepreneur Laban Roomes in London, Goldgenie has become one of world’s leading gold-plating and customisation brand. The Luxury 24k Gold iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max (Limited Edition) comes in genuine 5 microns of 24k gold with 5 microns of pure 24k gold. This limited-edition item is accompanied by a luxury gift box, original Apple documentation, and a Certificate of Authenticity, and is priced roughly around ₹8 lakh (approx.).
Algems
Currently owned jewellery designer Anita Mai Tan, recipient of the prestigious UAE Ministry of Culture Golden Visa, she has crafted exclusive pieces for royalty and billionaires worldwide, and is mostly inspired by poetry and nature. Limited collection iPhone cover is in 18k white gold, set in with colourless, smoky and black diamond which can even be worn as a pendant. The price of this model is on request.
