Do you know what are the world's most expensive pens ever sold?
These pens are not for normal people these are for the real bosses, they are just not only pens these are a status symbol
1. Tibaldi – Fulgor Nocturnus (€7,129,172/Rs61,23,09,176.65)
A pen made by Tibaldi has sold at an auction in Shanghai for a record-breaking $9 million. Named Fulgor Nocturnus, it's inspired by the 'divine' proportion of Phi.
The decorative aspect of
the pens’ body is expertly created with 945 handset black diamonds. Whether the
number of black diamonds is significant has never been mentioned. However, it
bears mentioning that 945 are the exact number of elected officials in the
Italian Parliament. Tibaldi is an Italian company after all, so it may be a nod to the ruling agency there.
In addition to the
diamonds, the pen is set with 123 rubies, and the cap has sixteen clips above
the caps’ button. The significance, if any, of these numbers, is unknown.
Though the number of stones may simply be what fits on the body to make the desired pattern, one or both stone counts may have some
particular undisclosed mathematical significance. Whatever the meanings amount
to the sum is a great beauty with exquisite details, which create a unified,
whole that is glorious and gorgeously balanced.
Fulgor Nocturnis comes with
a golden nib. Gold has been used for quality nibs because it’s durable yet
flexible. Not only does it give a smoother and more controlled line, but it
also stands up to frequent use. Modern inks are less harsh, but when gold first
became the metal of choice for pen making, the ink was mildly caustic and would
otherwise damage a stunning pen.
2.
Aurora
– The Aurora Diamante (€1,310,520/Rs11,25,57,730.71)
The Aurora Diamante has a
barrel that is made exclusively from platinum, two hectograms to be precise.
Platinum is a precious metal, and since they are priced depending on their
weight, two hectograms are equal to two hundred grams, which is quite a
significant weight hence the price. Besides, platinum is very scarce since it is not minded as much as other precious metals; hence, it is bound to be more
expensive than the rest.
The
Aurora Diamante must have been constructed with the rich as the target audience
because it has a golden nib. With such a pen in hand, writing has never been as
valuable, and it makes whatever you put down worth reading, even if it is a
lame joke. The solid gold nib is 18 carats, and it contributes to the
astronomical figure of $1.47 million.
Diamonds are undoubtedly the
most preferred way of pimping any jewelry or accessories, and the minute they
are added, the price tag skyrockets. Aurora Diamante is encrusted with 1,919 De
Beers diamonds that weigh more than 30 carats. The choice of the manufacturer
to use De Beers diamonds must be because they emphasize quality and De Beers is
reputed as the world’s leading diamond firm, controlling 35% of the global
diamond production.
3. Montblanc– Mystery Masterpiece (€650,537/Rs5,58,73,217.09)
Both luxury houses Montblanc
and Van Cleef & Arpels reached the century mark for their brands and there
was a reason for each to celebrate. They got together to design a very special
collaborative edition pen which would serve as a symbol of not only their
successes but also to exhibit the craftsmanship and creativity of each company,
giving the world a magnificent example which rolled two big names in the
business into one unique masterpiece which would become the fourth most
expensive pen in the world.
The white-gold fountain
pen features a heavily jeweled overlay, designed by Van Cleef & Arpels, on
the cap and barrel. The jeweler applied its hallmark Mystery Setting, which
conceals the metal prongs that hold the jewels in place, producing a tile like a gem surface. The pen’s name refers to Van Cleef & Arpels’ stone-setting
technique and to Montblanc’s most popular pen—the Meisterstück, which is The German word for “masterpiece.”
4.
Caran
d’Ache – La Modernista Diamonds Pen (€236,153 /Rs2,02,82,670.83)
The
manufacturer crafted only one of these special pens. It was made for a special
occasion to honor the late Antonio Gaudi. Robert Perron designed and worked on
this pen for no less than six months.
Produced
in 1999, it hit the market two years afterward. Harrods, a luxury store in
London, which is known for its expensive perfume collection, put this
pen on sale in 2001. It was sold to a lucky buyer who remains anonymous.
He spent $265,000 on this Caran d’Ache La Modernista Diamond pen.
When
it says diamond, it means diamond. This rhodium-coated silver pen is encrusted
with over 5,000 Wesselton diamonds, which weigh a total of 20 carats. And to
beautify it, Perron added 96 rubies, which weigh a total of 32 carats. To top
it off, he crafted the pen’s nib from rhodium-coated 18K gold.
5. Montblanc – Prince Rainier III Limited
Edition 81 Pen (€231,876/Rs1,99,15,328.55)
The Prince Rainier III
Limited Edition 81 Pen was created in honor of Prince Rainier III of Monaco,
with only 81 made in honor of the age at which the prince died.
The design thoughtfully incorporates an elaborate design through a skeletonized frame for the body, which is completed with artwork that culminates in the creation of a shield that presents the Grimaldi coat of arms in honor of Prince Rainier who was, in fact, a Grimaldi. Upon the skeleton-frame is over 8 carats worth of diamonds and rubies with a lozenge shape. The 996 diamonds are high quality, cut and faceted, and there are 92 rubies used in the pattern. The body of the pen is crafted of 18k white gold, which lies beneath the intricate placement of the precious gemstones. The nib of this pen is made from 18k gold as well, and the clip ring is lined with a total of 19 rubies.
The Prince Rainier III Limited Edition 81 made its appearance at a VIP charity event in honor of Prince Raine III, after his death. It was a star stubbed event with Prince Albert, his son in attendance, and celebrities such as Eva Green and Helena Christianson. The event was held in 2007, just two years after the passing of Rainier. This gala event featured the auction of one of the special Prince Rainier III Limited Edition 81 pens with proceeds going towards a foundation established by Princess Grace previously, to benefit children as well as the arts, two of the things she was passionate about in her own life.
The design thoughtfully incorporates an elaborate design through a skeletonized frame for the body, which is completed with artwork that culminates in the creation of a shield that presents the Grimaldi coat of arms in honor of Prince Rainier who was, in fact, a Grimaldi. Upon the skeleton-frame is over 8 carats worth of diamonds and rubies with a lozenge shape. The 996 diamonds are high quality, cut and faceted, and there are 92 rubies used in the pattern. The body of the pen is crafted of 18k white gold, which lies beneath the intricate placement of the precious gemstones. The nib of this pen is made from 18k gold as well, and the clip ring is lined with a total of 19 rubies.
The Prince Rainier III Limited Edition 81 made its appearance at a VIP charity event in honor of Prince Raine III, after his death. It was a star stubbed event with Prince Albert, his son in attendance, and celebrities such as Eva Green and Helena Christianson. The event was held in 2007, just two years after the passing of Rainier. This gala event featured the auction of one of the special Prince Rainier III Limited Edition 81 pens with proceeds going towards a foundation established by Princess Grace previously, to benefit children as well as the arts, two of the things she was passionate about in her own life.
6.Montblanc
Bohème fountain pen (Papillon limited edition) (€205,329/Rs1,76,35,264.09)
The masterly combination of the highest writing
culture and first-class jewelry craftsmanship is revealed in the six
magnificent fountain pens in the Montblanc Limited Edition “Boheme Papillon”.
Crafted in the solid white, yellow or rose
gold, the pens are studded with over 1,400 scintillating diamonds and
sapphires, which delicately wrap around the body in three levels and onto the
internal spring mechanism.
Fragile butterflies and Keatsian plant
tendrils adorn the cap and the body while the patented signature star-shaped
Montblanc Diamond graces the top of the cap.
These highly collectible
fountain pens come in your choice of six variations. Each is painstakingly
handcrafted by the hands of skilled craftsmen who ensure the highest of quality
in their workmanship for precision in the quality of performance from these
writing instruments as well as in the flawless presentation of the intended
designs for each. The pens are made from premium precious metals including
solid white gold, yellow gold, or rose gold. The stones that number more than
1,400 for each pen consist of sapphires and top Wesselton quality diamonds
To further break down the
elements of the pens in this collection, the retractable gold nib is made of
18-carat gold. The three which are offered in a solid white, yellow and rose
gold, feature diamonds as their principle stone in the amount of 7.21 carats,
with the addition of .21 carats of sapphires. The other three examples are
studded with 4.35 carats of flawless diamonds numbering 840, and 3.87 carats of
sapphires total 591 of the secondary stone in the color scheme.
7. Montblanc –
Diamond Solitaire Pen (Meisterstück Solitaire Royal LeGrand) (€155,950/Rs1,33,94,208.49)
Montblanc is trying hard to ensure that the
art of writing doesn’t die a swift death. And to make sure that pens remain in
style, they have made the fountain pens more exclusive and classy with the
Montblanc Meisterstück Solitaire Royal LeGrand, (the Diamond Solitaire for
short). The stunning pen will be featured under Bonham & Butterfield's
hammer at their Fine Writing Instruments in Los Angeles, with an estimated
price of $175,000. The pen which will be sold alongside 200 other rare pens
comes encrusted with more than 4,600 brilliant-cut white diamonds set on an 18
carat yellow gold barrel, with the cap top emblem, crafted using seven diamonds.
8.
Caran d’Ache – 1010 Fountain Pen (€ 155,950 /Rs1,33,94,208.49)
The
1010 Limited Edition is part of the search for perfection that all craftsmen
share its elegant construction, its daring concept, and it's complex
manufacturing makes it both an artistic and technical triumph.
The name '1010' refers to
the time of 10 minutes past 10, which is considered to be the optimum aesthetic
point on a clock. The name reflects the beautiful balance and elaborate
detailing, matching that of a fine Swiss watch. With ten copies in total, 18K
gold and sapphire in the 'glass', this is a Cara d’Ache pen for
luxury watch and pen enthusiasts.
The 1010 diamond pen is
almost as rare as a unicorn’s horn, but fortunately, slightly easier to get
your hands on- provided you have the money, of course. The fine piece of
writing equipment is crafted from white gold and set with 850 pure diamonds
that blends the expertise of goldsmiths, premium jewelers, and master
craftsmen. Looking purely at the diamonds, the attention to detail is sublime:
not content with just the one cut, Caran
d’Ache has cut them in three, totaling 24.61 carats overall and guaranteeing
the starriest, most Elizabeth Taylor worthy pen imaginable. Looking next to the
nib, the expert craftsmanship is again on fine display- made in rhodium plated
18-carat gold and delicately engraved, this is one nib you’ll kick yourself for
breaking.
9.
Montblanc – Boheme Royal Pen (€147,039
/Rs1,26,28,861.95)
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but
they also find favor with the menfolk too. Take the instance of the Montblanc
Boheme Royal Pen. Encrusted with 1,430 brilliant-cut diamonds this pen really
makes a style statement. This extravagant writing tool is made up of
platinum-plated 18-karat gold, and even the Mont Blanc star logo is comprised
of 19 diamonds. The clip is set with a paramount-cut diamond. Making the first
impression at an important work meeting should not be a problem with this
iconic pen. It sure will let everyone know who’s the boss.
The butterfly inspired the
Mont Blanc Boheme Royal Pen. With only six in creation, three of them are each
made of solid white, yellow and rose gold, with 1402 Wesselton diamonds at 7.21
carats and 37 sapphires at .21 carats. The other three each have 840 diamonds
at 4.35 carats and 591 sapphires at 3.87 carats.
10.
Montegrappa – Ancient Mexican Civilisations Rollerball Pen (€127,433/Rs1,09,44,944.98)
Montegrappa honors the ancient Mexican
civilizations for their contributions to the creation of indigenous writing
systems.
Montegrappa
honors the ancient Mexican civilizations for their contribution to the creation
of indigenous writing systems.
It is believed the great Mexican cultures were so advanced that they created indigenous writing systems before the Europeans. This, in part, has inspired Montegrappa to honor the civilizations of Mexico, of which the five greatest were the Olmec, the Maya, the Teotihuacan, the Toltec and the Aztec. Decorating every surface of the pens are the engraved images of Mexican gods and glyphs, including the Aztec Sun God, with patterns reminiscent of distinctive Mayan architecture. The pen clip itself is fashioned after the sacrificial sword used by Mayan priests to dispatch their offerings to the gods. Available in sterling silver or solid 18K gold, both editions are finished with translucent enamel; there is an innovative all-bronze version as well.
It is believed the great Mexican cultures were so advanced that they created indigenous writing systems before the Europeans. This, in part, has inspired Montegrappa to honor the civilizations of Mexico, of which the five greatest were the Olmec, the Maya, the Teotihuacan, the Toltec and the Aztec. Decorating every surface of the pens are the engraved images of Mexican gods and glyphs, including the Aztec Sun God, with patterns reminiscent of distinctive Mayan architecture. The pen clip itself is fashioned after the sacrificial sword used by Mayan priests to dispatch their offerings to the gods. Available in sterling silver or solid 18K gold, both editions are finished with translucent enamel; there is an innovative all-bronze version as well.
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