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This case may not be as expensive as the world's most expensive case (which is british by the way) but it is still something pretty unique.  Brikk , design and branding pioneers, announced the launch of their product line of high-end, pure gold and platinum cases for the iPhone 5. Yes, not plated with gold, pure gold. Called the Haven™, the collection launches with three models crafted from gold and one model from platinum for the luxury market. The Haven is available in solid pink gold, yellow gold or platinum and ranges from $11,610-14,235 (£7,671-9,405). Each Haven sold will fund one metric ton of rice distributed by various NGOs. The Haven is handmade by some of the most skilled artisans in the world. As it is made of solid gold or platinum its color and finish does not wear-off as with other plated cases and iPhones on the market. Each gold model features over 75 grams of gold; the platinum model features over 100 grams of platinum. Customized versions with diamon...

Just a few days after the annoucement of Apple knocking Aston Martin as the new coolest brand in the UK  and the launch of the iPhone 5, luxury brands have already started to pop out with bling versions of the brand new smartphone. Whether encrusted with precious stones, Swarovski crystals or covered in precious metals, one thing is certain - there's already a large variety to choose from.  And the british brand Gold &Co have just entered the competition with a heavy competitor - an iPhone 5 available in pure gold. In fact, this exquisite limited edition was announced just 3 days after the smartphone itself was launched. The first iPhone 5 offered in pure gold in the world features 24 carat pure gold and rose gold. The luxury phone was officially revealed at the largest mall in the world, at the Collector's Palace in Dubai Mall. The two versions, the Rose Gold iPhone 5 and the 24 carat Gold iPhone 5, provide ultimate levels of exquisiteness and technology. Each...