Caviar has unveiled the iPhone 16, adorned with a crown crafted from a solid bar of 18-karat gold weighing over 1 kilogram. The bas-relief design blends elements from the crowns of three legendary rulers: Ivan the Terrible, Suleiman the Magnificent, and Charlemagne. The phone's price reaches up to $ 300 000.
Caviar, a luxury brand known for creating opulent versions of Apple gadgets by combining rare materials with cutting-edge technology, has expanded its custom “Corona” collection with new models featuring crown-inspired bas-reliefs.
The highlight of the new series is the iPhone 16 Pro Max "The Great, The Terrible, The Magnificent", whose case is entirely crafted from 18-karat gold. Its central decorative feature is a 3D crown by Caviar, embellished with an array of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. The design merges elements from the crowns of Charlemagne, Suleiman the Magnificent, and Ivan the Terrible.
The upper section of the crown, adorned with a cross, is reminiscent of the Russian tsar’s cap, while the main body is encrusted with gemstones whose color palette draws inspiration from the Holy Roman Empire’s crown. The composition is further enhanced with floral patterns reflecting Eastern aesthetics. The base of the crown mirrors the shape of Suleiman the Magnificent’s helmet.
The collection also includes three models inspired by the aesthetics of Swiss watches. Caviar’s artisans incorporated design elements such as metallic bracelets and the ribbed bezels found on Rolex watches.
Atlantis, a custom iPhone 16 Pro, takes its inspiration from the iconic Rolex Submariner. The deep blue hue of crocodile leather symbolizes the boundlessness of the sea, while gold accents underscore the accessory's prestige. A decorative bezel-scale centerpiece replicates the style of the Submariner.
The designers also employed Rolex's signature green and black colors to create the Evergreen and Twilight models, featuring titanium cases wrapped in crocodile leather.
Prices for the collection start at $ 9 770, with the pure gold version reaching up to $ 300 000.