Longest handle. The most expensive pens in the world

The Sakhalin governor, obviously not wanting it himself, asked new trend- in Russian media began to discuss ... pens. Everyone was struck by the cost of the writing tool found at Khoroshavin's: the fabulous sum of 36 million rubles was originally called, but later it was reduced by almost 10 times.

“Do you believe there are 36 million pens? Take a calculator, do the math and see if it's impossible. Whatever it is,” said the official himself, who was detained on suspicion of bribery. — In general, there was a pen, it's true. From gold. And a map of Russia around the cap is lined with diamonds.

According to Khoroshavin, the pen found with him is mass-produced by the famous German company Montblanc and costs "a maximum of one million three hundred."

Later it turned out that there really is a pen similar to the description in the Montblanc catalog. Set with 121 diamonds, 193 sapphires and 117 rubies, the Moscow Skeleton Pen was released in three copies a few years ago. Only two were sold, and those who became the owners of writing instruments made of 18-carat white gold, sellers of elite accessories boutiques prefer not to spread. And no wonder: the official cost of such a pen is 4,275,000 rubles. Photo: Montblanc pens.

The governor Khoroshavin also cheated in the fact that there are no fountain pens for 36. Wealthy buyers like him should know about this. Pens for 36 million are not just available, they are also sold. True, due to their value, they are more reminiscent of not a writing tool, but a kind of totem that requires worship and causes awe.

Parker Duofold

Let's start with the fountain pen, whose design is perhaps the most recognizable in the world. Its value is not in the super-expensive design and exorbitant price. This pen is history incarnate. A fountain pen with a mechanical ink set system was patented by George Safford Parker 111 years ago, on May 3, 1904, and since then it has been called the “peace pen” more than once - it was the “Parker” that many important peace treaties were signed, and to this day it is chosen by famous political leaders.

So, launched in mass production in 1921 Duofold was used by the participants of the economic summit of the countries " big seven» in Houston. It was signed by Presidents George W. Bush and Boris Yeltsin the START-2 agreement in Sochi. And the author of books about the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle, even admitted to his friends that he met a kindred spirit among pens in Parker Duofold.

Pen of the year - 2008

Launching their new fountain pen on the market, representatives of Graf von Faber-Castel Pens did not bother and “modestly” called their brainchild “the pen of 2008”.

The peculiarity of this pen is in the wood with which its body is trimmed. 84 small slats of Indian satin wood are hand-laid into parquet, the platinum-plated body is adorned with semi-precious and generally inexpensive citrine, and the creation of Graf von Faber-Castel Pens is crowned with an 18 carat bicolor gold nib.

The "pen of 2008" is supplied in a wooden box along with a collector's certificate, which is recognized by each of its new owners.

La Dona Menagerie Fountain Pen

The exquisite fountain pen from Cartier Pens takes its name from the famous actress Maria Felix - the "Mexican Marilyn Monroe", whom fans called "La Dona".

It was on the order of Maria Felix that Cartier created a piece of jewelry in the form that turned out to be so unusual that it was decided to release 888 gold pens decorated with the same crocodile.

We add that each of the La Dona pens is the result of painstaking manual labor.

Price: $4,000.

Four Seasons

What composer could inspire the designers of the Ferrari da Varese company, who decided to name their offspring "The Four Seasons"? Well, of course, Vivaldi. The result of insight was an option for relatively poor collectors - 33 sets of four pens, the color of which corresponds to a certain season.

The green, brown, red and gray barrel pens are paired with nibs made from 18k gold.

Ellas Fountain Pen

So the turn of pens has come, whose cost is measured in five-digit numbers. The name itself - Ellas Fountain Pen - sends buyers back to the time of Hellas.

An ancient Greek statue of Laocoon is recreated on the body of the pen, and the cap is crowned with a diamond - apparently as a reminder that the rulers in the ancient world wore such stones as a symbol of strength, courage and invincibility.

Actually, a person who decides to purchase one of the 50 such pens produced by OMAS should have approximately the same qualities.

Visconti HRH

The reason for the appearance of this collection of pens was very sad. Italian designers Visconti created it in 1997 as a tribute to the tragically and so early death of Princess Diana.

From the first series, Her Royal Highness pens were encrusted with 8 carats of diamonds. The body of the "commemorative" pen is made of white gold, and the nib is made of the purest platinum. To date, only 99 HRH pens have been produced in the world.

Price: $57,000

Montblanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Royal

The writing instruments described above could not overtake in price our next copy, created by such a beloved Russian officials by Montblanc.

In 1994, the Montblanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Royal, a limited edition jewelry fountain pen, entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive writing instrument in the world.

It takes 9 months to make one such exclusive writing set: the body of the pen, made of 18 carat gold, is decorated with 4810 specially cut diamonds, placed on the surface by hand and so close to each other that they form a perfectly smooth surface.

La Modernista Diamonds

Just a year after its introduction, in 2001, the La Modernista Diamonds pen from Caran d'Ache overtook its competitors, hitting the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive pen in the world.

Boheme Royal Pen

The absolute leader in the ranking of the most expensive pens in the world, everything from the same Montblanc company is covered with a thousand white diamonds and white gold.
In total, there are 1430 gems on the body of the Boheme Royal Pen. In addition, it is encrusted with platinum and decorated with handmade engraving.

Not every collector will decide to become the owner of such a writing instrument - the cost of the Boheme Royal Pen has long exceeded one million dollars.

Price: $1,500,000.

The pen has long ceased to be just a writing tool. Along with such luxury attributes as cars, antiques and jewelry, it has also become a reflection of the social status of its owner.

Encrusted with diamonds, rubies and other precious stones, fountain pens made of expensive metals are must-have accessories for rich people. The most expensive ones can cost a fortune. Only a few of the oldest manufacturers are engaged in the release of this delicate product.

The most reputable of them are the Italian brands Montegrappa, Visconti and Omas. Switzerland is also famous for its manufacturer of exclusive pens - Caran d "Ache. Since 1929, it has been producing entire collections of expensive writing sets, many of which are in the Guinness Book of Records. The Germans are proud of the company with rich history Montblanc, and the French - the jewelry and watch house Cartier. So, what is the most expensive stationery in the world? Let's start from the end of the ranking.

Four seasons from Ferrari da Varese

The Italian company Ferrari da Varese, apparently inspired by the works of its famous compatriot Antonio Vivaldi, released a limited collection of pens “Four Seasons” on this theme, worth $9,000 per unit. Each of the four pens is dedicated to a specific season: green - spring, red - summer, brown - autumn, and gray - winter. 18 carat gold nibs, chic barrel carvings and a top-notch threading system. The circulation of the collection was only 33 sets.

In honor of the Swiss watchmakers...

The collection of pens "1010" from Caran d "Ache is a tribute to Swiss watchmaking masters. And its name is by no means accidental. "1010" means 10 hours 10 minutes - the time when the watch hands look most harmoniously on the dial. This exclusive collection was released Available in two versions: silver case (500 pieces, valued at $19,000 each) and gold case (only 10 produced, valued at $174,000 each) All pens are made of rhodium-plated gold and adorned with rubies and sapphires.

Dedicated to the memory of Princess Diana...

In 1997, after the death of Princess Diana, Italian craftsmen decided to establish a special series of HRH pens - "Her Royal Highness" in her memory. In the first collection, the handles were encrusted with over 8 carats of diamonds. The release was a well-deserved success, and for more than 10 years this series has been replenished with new collections: Alhambra, King of Diamonds, Forbidden City, Divine Proportion, and Ripple. The pens from this collection are made of white gold, the nib is made of platinum, and their body is traditionally set with diamonds. The total circulation of the collection is 99 copies, each of which costs $57,000.

Bohemian Moth by Montblanc

This collection, called Boheme Papillon, is one of the most delicate and original, because it is dedicated to ... butterflies. The $230,000 pen is crafted from white, yellow and rose gold and set with sparkling sapphires and diamonds. Precious stones intricately encircle the body of the product in three levels, embodying the rich diversity of nature. Interestingly, there are only 6 items in this collection. Three models are more densely studded with diamonds, emphasizing brilliance, while the rest of the pens focus on color, so fewer gems were used to make them.

Prince Rainier III of Monaco

Montblanc does not lag behind its competitors, also dedicating its collections to outstanding people. In 2005, at the age of 81, Prince Rainier III of Monaco, whose name is associated with the economic prosperity of the country, passed away. Jewelers decided to perpetuate the memory of him in their own way and released a limited edition of 81 pieces of the Prince Rainier III pen. It is distinguished by an artistic openwork "skeleton" finish, thanks to which it is clearly visible when the pen runs out of ink. Each piece, worth $256,000, has 996 diamonds and 92 rubies.

Modernism by Caran d "Ache

And again in the ranking of the Swiss. Back in 1999, Caran d "Ache released a special collection of La Modernista Diamonds pens, which became a tribute to the famous Spanish architect and modernist Antonio Gaudi. His works still adorn the streets of Barcelona to this day. A number of houses of his authorship are on the list world heritage UNESCO. Because Gaudí often used mosaic elements, the body of the $265,000 pen is thickly studded with diamonds, just like in a real mosaic. In total, more than 5,000 precious stones were used to make one handle, and another 96 rubies flaunt on the cap hat. In 2001, this pen entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive (at that time) in the world.

Gothic pen Caran d "Ache

The next collection of Swiss masters surpassed the previous series by an order of magnitude. The Gotica Pen collection is dedicated to Gothic art and architecture. The body of the pen is made of silver plated with rhodium. It consists of six faces, each of which is decorated with Gothic lancet windows, fleur-de-lis and roses. Each piece, worth $407 thousand, contains 892 diamonds with a total weight of 7.1 carats, as well as 72 emeralds and rubies.

Joint masterpiece of French and German masters

The second position in the ranking is occupied by the joint work of the famous French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels and the German company Montblanc. The Mystery Masterpiece collection was launched in 2006 to celebrate the 100th anniversaries of both manufacturers. The pens, worth $730,000 each, are made of white gold and richly adorned with rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. Each model has about 840 diamonds.

Royal Montblanc Pen

In the first place of our rating is the work jewelry art from the German company Montblanc - Boheme Royal Pen. The nib of the pen is handcrafted from 18k gold. In addition, it is inlaid with platinum and decorated with engraving. The body and cap of the pen are covered with white gold and 1000 white diamonds. And to be precise, there are up to 1430 precious stones on it. Also on the body of the pen, which costs $1.5 million, there are three white gold rings.

A penny Bic, an unremarkable Pilot or an elite Parker - how often do you think about what pen you write with? AT last years we often type text on a computer, rather than diligently display letters on paper, and such an everyday object as a pen has acquired rather a status value.

Top 10 Most Expensive Pens

If you think that giving pens is bad manners, then after our article, most likely, you will change your mind. This collection contains not just writing utensils, but jewelry that is not ashamed to be put on a desk or hidden in a bank safe. And yes, they still write!

Ferrari da Varese Four Seasos

Price: $9,000

"Budget" option for poor collectors. The Italian company Ferrari da Varese was inspired by the works of compatriot Antonio Vivaldi and decided to release a limited edition collection of Four Seasons pens. In total, 33 sets of 4 multi-colored pens were released.

The design of the collectible writing utensils evokes associations with Japanese culture. Each color corresponds to its season: green - blooming spring, red - sensual summer, brown - cool autumn, gray - mild winter. The nibs of the pens are made of 18 carat gold, and the body is decorated with chic carvings. The device is equipped with a high quality filling system.

Crew 60 Tibaldi

Price: $ 43,000

This fountain pen was produced in late 2008 by the Italian brand Tibaldi in collaboration with Bentley Motors for the 90th anniversary of the founding of the automobile company. The case, lid and nib are made of 18k white gold.

Visconti's Ripple H.R.H

Price: $57,000

This fountain pen, published in 1997 in a limited edition of 39 pieces, was made after tragic death Princess Diana by the Italian brand Visconti. Abbreviation H.R.H. stands for "Her Royal Highness (Her Royal Highness). The case of the model was encrusted with 8 carats of diamonds. The pens are made of white gold, the nib itself is made of platinum.

Montblanc Boheme Papillon

Price: $230,000

In 2008, one of the most expensive pen brands, Montblanc, presented a new collection called Boheme Papillon to the world of haute couture. 6 pens made of yellow, rose and white gold were given to the judgment of the demanding public. Real diamonds intricately circle the body of the pen in a spiral, embodying the diversity of nature, and a star-shaped gem is embedded in the lid.

Montblanc Prince Rainier III

Price: $256,000

Prince Rainier III of Monaco died in 2001 at the age of 82. It is with his name that historians associate the economic growth of the country. The jewelers decided to pay their respects to the politician by perpetuating his memory in a limited edition of Prince Rainier III pens. In total, 81 copies saw the light. The model features an artistic openwork "skeleton" finish, which allows the owner to monitor the level of ink in the pen. 996 diamonds and 92 rubies were spent on finishing each item.

Caran d'Ache La Modernista Diamonds

Price: $380,000

In 1999, Caran d "Ache presented a special collection of La Modernista Diamonds. The pens became a kind of tribute to the world-famous Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi, whose works still adorn the streets of Barcelona. Since Gaudi often used mosaic elements in his work, the body the creators decided to make the handles in a similar style, using diamonds and rubies instead of enamel and limestone.The craftsmen made each handle by hand, which took them six months.

Caran d'Ache Gotica Pen

Price: 407,000 A mystical masterpiece from Montblanc

The fruit of the collaboration between Montblanc and the famous French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels. The Mystery Masterpiece collection was released in 2006, which marked the centenary of both manufacturers. The handle is made of white gold and lavishly set with sapphires, rubies, emeralds and, of course, diamonds, 840 each. The light was seen by 9 copies of the writing instrument

Caran d'Ache 1010 Diamond

Price: $1,000,000 The unusual design of this highly prized pen was inspired by Swiss watchmakers. Therefore, the name of the model is not given by chance: "1010" should be understood as 10 hours and 10 minutes, the time when the hands look very harmonious on the dial. The body of the pen is stylized as watch gears

Pen 1010 Caran d "Ache

Initially, the model was presented in two versions. The first is in a silver case, and therefore cheaper, the so-called "Sport Edition". 500 fountain pens and 50 fountain pens were produced, each costing $19,000. The second, exclusively feather variation is enclosed in a rhodium-plated gold case. Ten of them were made, and the price for them rose to 174 thousand dollars.

Subsequently, the company expanded its lineup with a piece of white gold with diamond inlay. The case is covered with 1010 diamonds. The price of such an accessory is about 1 million dollars.

Diamond 1010 by Caran d "Ache

The most expensive pen in the world

Montblanc Boheme Royal Pen

Price: $1,500,000

Topping our ranking of the most expensive pens in the world is again the product of the Germans Montblanc - the fountain pen Boheme Royal Pen. The nib is handcrafted from 18-karat gold, the "body" is encrusted with platinum and decorated with engraving. The cap and body of the pen are set with 1430 white diamonds.

A good fountain pen today is a luxury and at the same time a status thing that can emphasize the refined taste of its owner. Every self-respecting businessman is required to have a fountain pen with him for signing important agreements and contracts. Even the most "computer" person in the world - Bill Gates carried a pen with him for signatures. Good taste, centuries-old tradition and a tribute to unchanging fashion - that's what makes successful people always have a pen with them. And also "what is written with a pen, you can not cut it down with an ax."

We have chosen those pens that only the most experienced can afford. successful people whose signature is worth more than one thousand dollars.

Italian firm Tibaldi, which has been producing exclusive accessories for more than a hundred years, has developed a unique handle model Tibaldi Bentley Mulsanne. As the name implies, the accessory was produced specifically for the owners of this expensive car. For the manufacture of the body of the pen, the craftsmen used silver and rose gold, and decorated it with a corrugated steel clip. An exclusive wooden case was made especially for this unique accessory. In the manufacture of the case and cap of the pen, only the most expensive and high-quality wood species were used. The price of such an accessory is 250 thousand euros.

One of the oldest, well-known and reliable Swiss companies producing unique luxury writing instruments is a company with interesting name caran d‘ Ache. It was the specialists of this company who invented the mechanical collet pencil in the distant past. Designers have invested all their skills and many years of experience in the creation of the handle. caran d‘ Ache La Modernista Diamonds. In 2001, this masterpiece was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive pen in the world, its estimated price is 350 thousand euros. The 925 sterling silver case is set with Top Wesselton diamonds, totaling 20 carats. The cap is crowned with the logo of the CdA company, which is made of beautiful rubies weighing 0.32 carats. For the manufacture of the pen, gold of the 750th test was used.

One of the most beautiful, from a jewelry point of view, pens in the world is considered Mystery masterpiece- this is a model of a pen, which was created by the best craftsmen of the Mont blanc and Van Cleef & Arpel companies, many connoisseurs of beautiful accessories consider this model a real masterpiece. The handle is encrusted with 840 exclusive diamonds, in addition to which the masters have installed more than 20 carats of other expensive stones on the case. Everything is attached gems according to the Van Cleef & Arpel method. The companies made only 9 pens: 3 sapphire, 3 ruby ​​and 3 emerald. Craftsmen and jewelers worked whole year to create one such masterpiece. The price of this work of art is 700 thousand euros.

For almost a hundred years, the company from Italy Aurora has been operating on the market of writing pens, its skilled craftsmen create unique written masterpieces that have absorbed the spirit of Italy, its culture and artistic skill. The best creation of the company is considered a unique pen Aurora Diamond. Diamond is made by hand by the most experienced specialists of the company. The entire platinum body of the pen is encrusted with diamonds, the total weight of which is 30 carats. The cap is adorned with one large 3-carat diamond. Aurora also plans to release this model in black, brown or yellow color. The price of this writing creation is 750 thousand euros.

Montegrappa is one of the oldest Italian manufacturers of unique writing instruments, founded in 1922. The brand produces exclusive pens, supplying them only with a gold nib, which is covered with a layer of platinum and an ebonite feeder processed by the master's hand. The clip on such handles is made of gold or silver. Basically, the company uses motives Ancient Greece for decorating your products. The most expensive pen of this brand Montegrappa Peace pen worth 1 million euros. The "Pen of the World" was born thanks to the collaboration of the company with the world-famous sculptor and painter David Montalto di Fragnito. When creating this masterpiece, the craftsmen used the most expensive materials: diamonds, crystals and platinum. Like all other pens of this brand, the body of the Peace Pen and the cap are rectangular. The case is encrusted with expensive diamonds and crystal inserts. The jewelers managed to manually engrave the image of the bird of peace on the handle with the help of diamond chips. Also, with the help of diamonds, the craftsmen applied a drawing of a rose to the handle. In the very center of the cap is a 0.75 carat diamond, the beauty of which is emphasized by 70 small diamonds. The total number of diamonds on the handle is 1259 and their weight is 48 carats. For such a unique pen, a box was specially created, the craftsmen made it from Baccarat crystal, the lid is made in the shape of a hand holding a dove.

Another brand that specializes in the production of expensive and high-quality accessories is Mont blanc, the most expensive pen of this company is the model Mont blanc Emerald Fountain pen, the cost of this work of art is approximately 1.3 million euros. It took several months for the best jewelers and craftsmen of the company with a century of experience to release one single and unique Emerald Fountain Pen. The golden case and cap of the product are covered with rhodium, and the edges are encrusted with diamonds and emeralds. The star-logo of Mont blanc, on top of the cap, is also made of diamond.

A real unique masterpiece of the work of masters is the most expensive pen in the world Tibaldi Fulgor Nocturnus. The price is 6.3 million euros, and it was sold at an auction in China in 2010. This work of art was produced in one copy by the most experienced masters of the Italian brand Tibaldi, the basis for this pen was the Divina model. The unique and mega-expensive result of the work of the best jewelers and professionals of Tibaldi is distinguished by the high quality of the smallest details, and the shape of the handle perfectly matches the golden section rule. The golden case of the Tibaldi Fulgor Nocturnus model is adorned with 1113 unique black diamonds, and the jewelers also placed 945 diamonds on the cap. For 123 rubies, a place was found on the ring that clasps the cap, and 16 beautiful rubies were placed on top of the cap. In total, 2197 beautiful precious stones adorn this unique handle. The gold nib is engraved with the head of an eagle, which symbolizes Tibaldi's affiliation with the Akila family.