Stuart Hughes, a 39-year-old luxury goods designer and tech aficionado of "exclusive elite gadgets" is offering a chance to buy one of ten Apple iPads unleashed for the most elite individual, crafted in gold and encrusted with diamonds.
"For the most elite individual, we bring you the the worlds 1st solid gold and diamond iPad," Stuart Hughes notes in the product description. "Encrusted with 25.5 cts of 'I'F' Flawless diamonds, a magnificent total of 53 individually set sparkling gems dwell beautifully in their solid 22ct Apple logo."
"The process works for objects and gadgets people can relate to, and when we're finished with the products they can often look bizarre and outrageous. We have gone for the higher end of the gadget end market. When someone spends 80,000 pounds on an expensive car, they don't want to drive it home and find their next door neighbour has got the same one. It's all about having something different, and that's what we provide," he said.
"The rear and screen surround are made from a single piece of solid 22ct gold, weighing an immense 2,100 grams.This most luxurious iPads appearance is outstanding even down to the precise polishing to reveal its most beautiful harmonious appearance. A magnificent combination of top of the industry technology and unrivalled craftsmanship was involved in creating this masterpiece."
The world's first luxury gold and diamond Wi-Fi and 3G , 64GB version Apple iPad, "crafted in Liverpool UK by Katherine Hughes, his wife" retails for £129,995 (US$187,397).and will be limited to 10 units only. |