Caviar has created many outrageously priced custom phones before, but its newest iPhone accessory could be a true crossover (literally). The brand’s new Magnetic Custom Relict is a magnetic case for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, priced at $4,490. The price sounds excessive until you learn what the case contains – a fragment of a Tyrannosaurus fossil set into the tip of its signature check‑mark design.
It’s pricier than the phone it protects
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at $1,199 in the US, meaning Caviar’s case costs more than three times the base phone’s price. For that amount, Caviar uses lightweight aviation‑grade titanium for the magnetic panel, alligator leather in a Himalaya hue, and blue jewelry enamel around the decorative check‑mark element.
The company describes the design as a modern object bearing a trace of prehistoric Earth, giving it a dramatic flair. The case attaches magnetically to the iPhone body, so it isn’t one of Caviar’s full custom iPhone rebuilds. Essentially, you’re purchasing an ultra‑premium backplate that gives the phone a fresh look without permanently altering the device.
How this becomes a highly exclusive case
Caviar is limiting this piece to just seven units, which also explains the steep price. Each unit arrives in the brand’s signature gift box and includes a personal certificate. While it may not be the most protective or drop‑resistant case, it will undoubtedly be the most premium and exclusive one available.