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How to Gold-Plate Your Own iPhone: Leronza’s Real Send-In Process
Most people searching for a gold iPhone assume they have to buy a second phone. There’s another route: send Leronza the phone you already own, and it comes back finished in genuine 24K gold, rose gold, or platinum — with the same serial number it left with. This is how that send-in customisation service actually works, based on Leronza’s own published process.
Buying Ready-Made vs. Customising Your Own
Buy a Ready-Made Gold iPhone
You get a second device — a new phone finished in gold. You set it up from scratch, and it carries a new serial number.
Customise the Phone You Own
You keep the handset you’ve already set up, insured, and loaded with your number and photos. It comes back in precious metal with its original serial number.
The Process, Step by Step
Which Phones Can Be Customised
Leronza’s customisation service covers the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max (priced by the 6.3-inch Pro and 6.9-inch Pro Max sizes), the iPhone Air, the iPhone Duo, any Galaxy S Ultra, and any Galaxy Z Fold. If you’d rather buy a finished device than send yours in, see our guides to the 24K Gold iPhone 18 Pro Max and the full Leronza iPhone lineup.
Seven Collections, Two Surface Styles
Customisation runs across seven collections — Classic, Prime, Rhodium, Leather, Pearl, Carbon Fiber, and Ecstasy — with Signature or 3D surface treatments on most of them. On the bejeweled Ecstasy collection (Iconix, IconixEdge, IconixBold, and Supernova), you choose between simulated stones and genuine VS1 diamonds, and Leronza states in writing which one you’re getting. Custom engraving — a name, initials, a short message, or an uploaded logo — is available as a paid add-on.
What It Costs
| Device Type | Customisation Price Range |
|---|---|
| Phones (iPhone and Galaxy) | $ 1,190–$ 14,790 |
Warranty and What Changes
Leronza gives a 2-year warranty on the customisation itself. Because the device is opened during plating, you should not assume Apple’s or Samsung’s own warranty and water-resistance rating carry over unchanged — ask Leronza to confirm what applies to your specific model before you order. On the watch side, Leronza’s own listing is explicit that a customised Apple Watch will not be waterproof.
Delivery and Shipping
Customisation takes roughly 1–2 weeks, with an estimated dispatch of 7–14 working days on the order page. Shipping is complimentary worldwide, fully insured, and tracked. Finished pieces go back out by insured DHL for international clients; Leronza serves clients in more than 40 countries this way.
If You’re in Dubai
The showroom — Showroom 3, Aswar Building, near Business Bay Metro Station — takes walk-ins Monday to Saturday, 09:00–19:00. Bring the device and it can be assessed and quoted while you wait; the evaluation is free and the price is confirmed before any work starts. For the full picture of the business behind the service, see our Leronza Dubai overview, and for UAE delivery details, the Gold iPhone UAE buyer guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I keep my original serial number?
Yes. Leronza’s customisation service returns your own device, finished in precious metal, with the same serial number it left with.
How much do I pay upfront?
A 50% deposit starts the order, payable by card, bank transfer, cash, or USDT, with the balance due before handover. You can also pay in full.
How long does customisation take?
Roughly 1–2 weeks of customisation, with an estimated dispatch of 7–14 working days, plus delivery time to you.
Can I choose between gold, rose gold, and platinum?
Yes, and all three cost the same for a given device and collection.
Can I return a customised device?
No. Every customisation is made to order for one customer, which is why Leronza sends a visual mockup for approval before production begins.
If you love your current phone, this is the version of a gold iPhone that keeps everything about it — your setup, your number, your serial — and changes only what it’s made of.
Get a Firm Quote for Your Own Device
Send your exact model and a photo by WhatsApp on +971 4 330 9600, or use the contact form.
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