# $10,000 Blinged Mobiles Vera Wang Designs Swarovski-Encrusted BlackBerry By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-19 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackberry-swarovski-vera-wang References: [techeblog](http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/ebay-watch-10-000-swarovski-crystal-encrusted-vera-wang-blackberry-flip) & [cgi.ebay](http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170344024256) Vera Wang took a plain old [BlackBerry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-sophistication) flip phone and transformed it into a $10,000 masterpiece. The infamous designer used [Swarovski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept-1) crystals to adorn the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 in the perfect amount of bling. Vera Wang has also designed similar phones for Elton John and Liza Minelli. The jewel-encrusted mobile is currently being sold on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bl8000) under an anonymous name; however, the seller is promising a authenticity with a money-back guarantee. If you want this phone, you’d better act fast because the bidding ends at the end of the day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Customization:** Opportunity for businesses to offer high-end customization services for mobile devices, creating unique and personalized designs using premium materials. - **Celebrity-inspired Products:** The popularity of celebrities endorsing and using custom-designed mobile phones presents an opportunity for businesses to create limited edition celebrity-inspired products, targeting fans and collectors. - **Exclusive Auctions:** Creating a platform or service for exclusive mobile phone auctions, where high-profile or luxury devices can be sold to interested buyers, adding excitement and exclusivity to the buying experience. ### Where This Applies - **Customization Services:** Businesses specializing in custom design for luxury mobile devices, catering to high-end clientele seeking unique and personalized products. - **Fashion and Luxury Goods:** Collaborations between fashion designers and tech companies, creating exclusive and high-priced mobile devices that appeal to fashion-forward individuals. - **Online Auction Platforms:** Developing online platforms or services specifically for high-value auctions, catering to the demand for exclusive and rare luxury mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Gold-Plated Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldplated-iphone-15-pro.md) - [Pink Socialite Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razr-plus-1.md) - [Gilded Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-xt-ultimate-design-gold-dragon.md) - [Gilded Valentine's Day Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-iphone-16-pro.md) - [Opulent Alligator Leather Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertu-agent-q.md) - [Pinkish Toy-Inspired Tech Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-barbiecore-collection.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Rhinestone Earphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glam-earpods-holder.md) - [Diamond Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept-1.md) - [Luxury Bespoke Smartphones Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-2g.md)