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The pen still reigns supreme as a writing instrument without peer in the era of digital technology, where the majority of writing is done on laptops, tablets, and phone screens. A handwritten note has a very unique quality that no writing app can match. The most expensive pens in the world are listed below; these finely crafted objects are emblems of real refinement.

In the Roaring Twenties, when pens were prized status symbols and works of art, the golden age of expensive pens began. Of course, fewer people today even carry pens. However, there is still a healthy market for fine writing instruments, and there are still people willing to shell out top dollar for the most expensive pens available.

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10) Perrier-Jouët Anniversary Edition pen by Omas — £99,341

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Each limited edition Anniversary pen is crafted from green resin to mimic the color of Champagne bottles as part of a collaboration between the pen manufacturer Omas and the Champagne producer Perrier. The Art Nouveau flower found on Perrier-Jout Cuvée Belle Époque bottles matches the bicentennial logo.

The bicentennial logo is engraved on the 18-carat gold nib of the Anniversary Edition pen. By special order, a limited supply of 20 pink gold pens are offered. The Anniversary Edition pen was only ever produced in 1,811 pieces.

9) Limited Edition Boheme Papillion Pen by Montblanc — £169,927

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A truly ostentatious and eye-catching design boasting sparkling diamonds and sapphires, the Boheme Papillion is also highly customisable. For discerning buyers, it is available in all shades of gold, including yellow, white, and the more contemporary rose. Discover our top ten Montblanc pens here.

8) Prince Rainier III Limited Edition 81 Pen — £188,800

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Prince Reinier III of Monaco passed away in 2005 at the age of 81. 81 special edition pens were made available to honor the prince two years later. The Grimaldi coat of arms is depicted on the pen's white gold diamond motif, which includes 996 diamonds and 92 rubies.

This premium pen honors Monaco's Prince Rainier II and is made of highly sought-after white gold. The intricate inner workings and design of the pen are still visible, making it a very contemporary and one-of-a-kind premium pen.

7) La Modernista Diamond Pen — £195,437

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Antonio Gaudi, a well-known Catalan modernist architect, inspired Caran d'Ache to create La Modernista Diamonds. The pen, which took jeweler Robert Perron a staggering 6 months to complete, has 5,072 diamonds and 100 rubies.

The elegant Modernista, a creation of renowned jeweler Robert Perron, was initially created as a tribute to the late renowned architect Antonio Gaudi.

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6) Caran d’Ache Gothica Pen — £299,756

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The Swiss company Caran d'Ache has a firm grasp on the history of writing instruments. Its name, "Caran d'Ache," is derived from the Russian word for pencil, "karandash," which itself is derived from the Turkish word "kara tash" (basically graphite). Fine tools like the Gothica, La Modernista Diamonds, and the Caran d'Ache 1010 are made with the help of this knowledge and skilled craftsmanship.

The Gothica, a tribute to gothic architecture, has 72 rubies and 72 emeralds set in patterns of fleur-de-lis and rosettes. It also has nearly 900 diamonds set in the cap and barrel, adding an extra touch of opulence.

5) Mystery Masterpiece by Montblanc and Van Cleef and Arpels — £538,375

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There is no need to introduce Montblanc. Its logo of a snow-capped mountain and cigar-shaped pens are instantly recognizable throughout the world. Van Cleef & Arpels and Montblanc joined forces to commemorate Montblanc's 100th birthday. The result of the partnership, which required nearly two years of meticulous work from jewelers, designers, and craftsmen, is the appropriately named Mystery Masterpiece.

It was the most expensive fountain pen ever when it was unveiled in 2007, and only 9 were made. The pen has an 18k gold nib, more than 800 diamonds, three variations with rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, and a white gold body.

4) Heaven Gold Pen by Anita Tan — £734,188

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Inspired by the celestial movement of the planets in the solar system, the Heaven Gold design is vibrant, breathtaking, and highly original.

3) Diamante by Aurora — £944,000

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Only once a year is this aurora diamond fountain pen made, and it has a diamond on top. Its solid, timeless, pure platinum barrel is covered in teeny, brilliant diamonds.

Each year, only one exceptionally wealthy person is chosen to receive an Aurora Diamante, and as a result, they are given the opportunity to customize it with their coat of arms, signature, or photograph. It has diamonds totaling more than 30 carats, one of which is a sizable cabochon.

2) Montblanc Boheme Royal Pen — £1.1 million

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It shouldn't be shocking to see Montblanc appear twice on this list, similar to how Caran d'Ache did. The Boheme Royal, a piece from the Boheme collection, is crafted from 18-karat white gold and set with more than 1,400 diamonds of the highest quality. The stones' slight coloration gives the pen's aesthetic a distinctive quality, but it is not noticeable unless you put them side by side with a colorless diamond.

Even the Montblanc logo has been given a stylish makeover; it is set with 19 diamonds and 18 karat white gold. The retractable nib on this fountain pen makes it one of only a handful in existence.

1) Fulgor Nocturnus by Tibaldi — £5.9 million

This genuine one-of-a-kind pen, widely acknowledged as the most expensive in the world, is made with priceless black diamonds. It was the prized creation of renowned pen maker Tibaldi and was purchased at a charitable auction in Shanghai.

Tibaldi, a pen manufacturer in Florence, is known for his attention to proportion, design, and superb technical execution. The cap to barrel ratio is precisely 1.618 based on the Divine Proportion of Phi.

Additionally, the expensive pen's parts are equally opulent: 123 rubies and 945 black diamonds are set into its surface. Only one was produced by Tibaldi, and it was sold in Shanghai at a charity auction.

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