Wednesday, 24th August 2005 (4153 views)

Although gold phones have been around for some time, the demand for them near Manchester is hotting up.

Vertu's Signature mobile phone comes in white gold, steel or platinum and reportedly utilises some of the same materials as NASA spacecrafts.

Another model is the Ascent, which is encrusted with sapphires and has a choice of cases such as its limited edition baby pink one.

Cottrills, a Macclesfield jewellers, has already sold around 25 of the exclusive mobiles.

Although the phones may look the business they do not include any new gadgets, however, those purchasing one of the handsets will be entitled to a free concierge service.

Gold is renowned for its decorative qualities such as the way it catches the light and is also used in a variety of electrical appliances as it conducts electricity well.

 

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