# $30,000 Cell Phones Vertu's Solid Gold Boucheron 150 By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-12-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credit-crunch-setback-vertus-lux-phone-isnt-310000 References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/16/view/4788/boucheron-150-mobile-phone-by-vertu.html) & [vertu](http://www.vertu.com) [Vertu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertu-agent-q) just loves to rub our noses in it. This mobile phone maker is infamous for their $310,000 phone and are set to release the Vertu Boucheron 150 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the jewelry house Boucheron of France. The [solid gold design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credor-goldfeather-tourbillon-gbcf999) of the Vertu Boucheron 150 took over 1,000 hours to produce, 700 hours to hand-polish and 500 hours to assemble, according to Vertu. It's reported that the price tag of the Boucheron 150 is set at $30,000. Check out some of the other [outrageous Vertu cell phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic7-rsr) below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **$30,000 Cell Phones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the luxury market for high-end cell phones with extravagant designs and unique features. - **Solid Gold Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative manufacturing processes and materials to create high-value, luxury products with precious metals. - **Celebrity-endorsed Luxury Brands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with celebrities and renowned luxury brands to create exclusive, limited edition cell phones that cater to affluent consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Phone Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology to create premium cell phones that offer a unique luxury experience. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate within the luxury sector to offer high-end products that command premium prices and appeal to affluent clientele. - **Jewelry and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore collaborations between jewelry brands and technology companies to create hybrid products that combine luxury with functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Alligator Leather Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertu-agent-q.md) - [Gilded Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-xt-ultimate-design-gold-dragon.md) - [Luxury Web3 Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metavertu.md) - [Gilded Valentine's Day Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-iphone-16-pro.md) - [Haute Fashion House Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-ateliers-horizons.md) - [Luxurious Smartphone Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-iphone-15-pro-max.md) - [Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-vision-iphone-15-pro.md) - [Luxe Diamond Watch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept.md) - [Luxury Bespoke Smartphones Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-2g.md)