1. Golden words are only as precious as the pens they are written with. Especially
so, if they come sheathed in gold and diamonds, like these bejewelled writing
instruments that are worth a treasure.
By Dessidre Fleming
P r e c i o u s S t r o k e s
Mont Blanc
The Monte Celio is a jewelled pen inspired by ancient
Roman art. A fabulous piece of art, worked upon by 500
craftsmen, the pen is topped with a diamond weighing
almost 12 carats and the body is adorned with a total of
1500 diamonds and pink sapphires.
Price: `187,267,443 approximately.
Diagold
Woven in 18-carat solid gold,
the jewelled pen comes with a
geometrical pattern that runs
across the body. The pen is paved
with 28 leaf-shaped diamonds that
are set in yellow gold.
Price on request
Cartier
The Crocodile Décor fountain pen is a limited-edition instrument
in 18-carat solid gold with a crocodile-skin pattern on the body.
Two crocodiles carved from 18-carat gold are paved with 559
diamonds and four emeralds make up the eyes. The pen is
paved with faceted citrine cabochon and peridot cabochon
and comes with a rock crystal base. The nib, shaped like a
crocodile’s head, is carved in 18-carat solid gold.
Price on request
Chopard
From the Imperiale
collection, this fountain pen
features an 18-carat gold
nib and is plated with rose
gold on the trim and the
body. The barrel and cap
is in pink resin, and the cap
and handle is finished with
precious gem-stones.
Price on request
8786Bejewelled