# Record-Breaking Tech Cases Buccellati Has Made the Most Expensive Cases for iPhones and iPads By Allen Taylor | Published 2014-04-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/most-expensive-cases References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/gadgets/most-expensive-iphone-ipad-cases.php) & [buccellati](http://www.buccellati.com/) Let's face it, even if you can afford the newest top-of-the-line phone or tablet, the look of often gets boring pretty quickly; [Buccellati](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buccellati) has revealed the worlds most expensive cases for your iPhone and iPad so you always have something to stare at in awe. The cases are available for iPhone 5s and for the [iPad Mini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamesir-g8-plus-mfi). The cases cost $206,000 and $481,000, respectively. Why so expensive? The blinged-out case is covered in gold and sparkles with small diamonds sunbursts. The one-of-a-kind case is inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's solar illustrations. The cases really are spectacular looking, and the price tag alone makes them a hot commodity. If you're looking to fork out that much cash for the iPhone or iPad case you better do it quick -- they might not fit your phone or tablet for long if [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-2g) releases something soon! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Tech Accessories:** The trend of creating high-end, extravagant tech accessories presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the luxury goods industry. - **Customized Tech Designs:** The trend of offering personalized and one-of-a-kind tech designs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the tech accessory market. - **Innovative Materials in Tech Cases:** The trend of using unique materials, such as gold and diamonds, in tech cases presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the materials industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can explore the market for extravagant and high-priced tech accessories to cater to affluent customers. - **Tech Accessories:** The tech accessory market can capitalize on the demand for personalized and unique designs to offer customized options to customers. - **Materials:** The materials industry can tap into the growing trend of using unconventional materials in tech cases, such as gold and diamonds, to cater to luxury tech accessory manufacturers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Gold-Plated Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldplated-iphone-15-pro.md) - [Diamond Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept-1.md) - [Gilded Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-xt-ultimate-design-gold-dragon.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Rhinestone Earphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glam-earpods-holder.md) - [Gilded Valentine's Day Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-iphone-16-pro.md) - [World-Inspired Watch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-case1.md) - [Luxurious Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-iphone-case1.md) - [Luxe Car-Inspired Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkar.md) - [Slick Smart Watch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept-x-blvck-paris.md)