Photos: Cell phones for the rich and famous

The Vertu Signature Model 2006 provides coverage in more than 175 countries. It comes in six models with standard cell phone features including Bluetooth connectivity and multi-language predictive text input. The polished gold model (left) retails at one U.S. jewelry chain for $18,750. A Signature Standard platinum model retails for $31,850.

The Vertu Diamond comes in four 18-carat white or yellow gold models, and one made of platinum. They are embedded with Pave diamonds and are only made to order. The cost of this phone is around $88,300 according to several Web sites.

The Vertu Ascent cell phone is the budget model made with a leather backing and a scratch-resistant alloy body. It carries a price tag of around $4,900.