The Black Diamond Cell Phone

Designed by Singapore-native artist Jaren Goh, the Black Diamond has only two diamonds fitted to its exterior: one on the joystick and the other on the back of the phone. The diamonds are said to be larger than two carats and are provided by Diamanthaus of Switzerland. The phone features a 2.1-inch touch sensitive screen, 2GB SD card, WiFi, and operates with Windows Mobile 5. Only five will be made in the first half of this year, selling for $300,000.

The Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari takes material and design cues from the Italian car maker. Heavily influenced by luxury sports cars, Vertu worked closely with Ferrari. The Ascent Ti Ferrari uses the same leather and stitching as the latest Ferrari car interiors. The battery cover mirrors the distinctive bonnet detailing, while the sides are sculpted to reflect the louvers, found on Ferraris. The Ascent Ti Ferrari has a sapphire crystal screen and a chassis built from high-grade titanium. 'Ti' is the chemical symbol for Titanium, the non-corrosive element with the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal. The Ascent Ti Ferrari has recordings of original Ferrari engine sounds taken from the F430 and the 612 Scaglietti. In addition, the renowned songwriter and musician, Dave Stewart has blended engine sounds into ringtones.