<!-- canonical: https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-diamond-edition -->
<!-- robots: noindex -->

# $20,000 Jeweled Phones
The iPhone 4 Diamond Edition from Stuart Hughes is a Bank Breaker

By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-07 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-diamond-edition
References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/05/iphone-4-diamond-edition-white-unlocked-and-20k/) & [stuarthughes](http://stuarthughes.com/)

If your regular white [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept) isn't luxurious enough, then you should take a look at the iPhone 4 Diamond Edition. This iPhone comes to us courtesy of gadget jeweler Stuart Hughes (no surprise) and is reasonably priced at $20,000.

There are a lot of things you could do with 20 grand. You could purchase a car, pay off credit card debt or even buy a home; but all of these purchases pale in comparison to the iPhone 4 Diamond Edition.

Check the related trends for more [ridiculously expensive electronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-and-jacob-co) that have been given the Stuart Hughes treatment.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.7/10
- Popularity: 60% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Luxury Technology:** The trend of creating outrageously expensive and luxurious versions of everyday gadgets presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to tap into the high-end consumer market.
- **Customized Electronics:** The trend of personalizing electronics with luxury materials and embellishments offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to cater to consumers' desire for unique and exclusive products.
- **Gadget Jewelry:** The trend of combining technology with high-end jewelry showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create one-of-a-kind accessories that blend fashion and functionality.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can leverage the trend of creating extravagant versions of everyday gadgets by partnering with technology companies and designers to offer exclusive and high-priced products.
- **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the trend of customized electronics by collaborating with luxury brands to create limited edition versions of popular gadgets.
- **Fashion and Jewelry:** The fashion and jewelry industry can tap into the trend of gadget jewelry by collaborating with technology companies to design innovative accessories that blend high-end materials with functional gadgets.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Gilded Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-xt-ultimate-design-gold-dragon.md)
- [Luxe Diamond Watch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept.md)
- [Gilded Valentine's Day Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-iphone-16-pro.md)
- [Luxury Bespoke Smartphones Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-2g.md)
- [Electric Vehicle Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-iphone-13-pro-electro.md)
- [Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-vision-iphone-15-pro.md)
- [Diamond Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept-1.md)
- [18K Gold VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-vision-pro-cvr-edition.md)
- [Opulent Alligator Leather Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertu-agent-q.md)
