Hey Goodfellas, In this article, I’m going to show you 10 of the most expensive pens in the world. I would really appreciate it, and now enjoy some of the craziest pens on the market!
And here we go with position number 1, and it’s the Tibaldi Fulgor Nocturnus, the most expensive pen in the world, a special, unique piece created for an auction in Shanghai. Made out of 945 hand-set diamonds, 123 red rubies, and an 18-karat gold nib. Priced at $8,000,000.
Let’s explore the whole list of this most expensive pens in the world.
- 10. Caran d’Ache x MB&F Astrograph
- 9. ST Dupont White Knight Diamond
- 8. Graf von Faber Castell Pen of the Year 2012
- 7. Richard Mille RMS05 Mechanical Fountain Pen
- 6. Dunhill-Namiki
- 5. Montegrappa Dragon Bruce Lee Set
- 4. Diamond Blow Van Cleef and Arpels
- 3. Aurora Diamante
- 2. Montblanc Taj Mahal
- 1. Tibaldi Fulgor Nocturnus
World’s Costliest Pen 2024
10. Caran d’Ache x MB&F Astrograph
- Price: $21,000
- Company: Caran d’Ache & MB&F
- Materials Used: Sandblasted rhodium-plated barrel, 18-karat gold nib
- Quality: High-end craftsmanship with a limited edition of 99 pieces
At position number 10, we have the Caran d’Ache x MB&F Astrograph, a crazy collaboration between the Swiss traditional company Caran d’Ache, which produces high-end writing instruments and pencils, and MB&F, the crazy Swiss company producing high-end mechanical timepieces. They created a limited edition of 99 pieces with a sandblasted rhodium-plated barrel and a whole set and box around it with an 18-karat gold nib. It’s priced at $21,000.
9. ST Dupont White Knight Diamond
- Price: $40,000
- Company: ST Dupont
- Materials Used: 18-karat solid gold, 175 white diamonds (1.75 carats), 18-karat gold nib
- Quality: Luxurious and exclusive with only 28 pieces made
At position number 9, we have the ST Dupont White Knight Diamond. The French brand created an edition of 28 pieces in the world in 18-karat solid gold with 175 white diamonds for a total of 1.75 carats, fitting an 18-karat gold nib. Price point: $40,000.
8. Graf von Faber Castell Pen of the Year 2012
- Price: $90,000
- Company: Graf von Faber Castell
- Materials Used: Ancient oak wood, golden leaves, 58 diamonds (4.6 carats)
- Quality: Unique and artistic with a blend of natural and precious materials
Position number 8 is for the Graf von Faber Castell Pen of the Year 2012, a unique piece made out of ancient oak wood with golden leaves on it and 58 diamonds for a total of 4.6 carats. Price: $90,000.
7. Richard Mille RMS05 Mechanical Fountain Pen
- Price: $110,000
- Company: Richard Mille
- Materials Used: Forged carbon, 18-karat gold nib
- Quality: Innovative with a complex mechanism and limited production
The seventh place is for the Richard Mille RMS05 Mechanical Fountain Pen, a crazy edition presented by Richard Mille a few years ago at SIHH. Produced in a very small number because of its complexity, the materials that you can find on this edition are forged carbon and an 18-karat gold nib. What makes this pen so expensive is the complicated mechanism that lets the nib come out of the body once you activate it. Price: $110,000.
6. Dunhill-Namiki
- Price: $180,000
- Company: Dunhill-Namiki
- Materials Used: Urushi lacquer, Maki-E hand painting
- Quality: Exquisite Japanese craftsmanship with only 25 pieces made
At number 6, we have a piece of art, the Dunhill-Namiki. It is a limited edition of 25 pieces in the world, made out of Urushi lacquer and Maki-E hand painting, showcasing beautiful Japanese craftsmanship. Priced at $180,000. Do you know which pencil is the world’s most expensive?
5. Montegrappa Dragon Bruce Lee Set
- Price: $290,000
- Company: Montegrappa
- Materials Used: Precious celluloid, 18-karat solid gold, white diamonds, crystal ink pot
- Quality: Highly detailed and luxurious set
At position number 5, we find the brand from Bassano del Grappa, the Montegrappa Dragon Bruce Lee Set. A beautiful set made out of precious celluloid, an 18-karat solid gold body and cap, white diamonds, a crystal ink pot with an 18-karat solid golden dragon, one rollerball, and one fountain pen. Priced at $290,000.
4. Diamond Blow Van Cleef and Arpels
- Price: $730,000
- Company: Van Cleef and Arpels
- Materials Used: 18-karat solid white gold, 800 diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, 18-karat gold nib
- Quality: Exceptionally luxurious with a high gemstone count
From here, we make a jump from $290,000 to $730,000. Yes, because place number 4 is for the Diamond Blow Van Cleef and Arpels, a unique piece made out of 18-karat solid white gold, a bullion cap with 800 diamonds, and the choice of sapphires, rubies, and emeralds, fitted with an 18-karat gold nib. Yes, I repeat, $730,000.
3. Aurora Diamante
- Price: $1,400,000
- Company: Aurora
- Materials Used: Solid platinum, 30 carats of diamonds, 18-karat gold nib
- Quality: Astonishing and exclusive with a high diamond content
And we arrived on the podium. The last three most expensive pens in the world. Position number 3 is for the Italian brand Aurora, which created the astonishing Aurora Diamante, a unique piece made out of solid platinum with 30 carats worth of diamonds, fitted with an 18-karat gold nib. Price: $1,400,000.
2. Montblanc Taj Mahal
- Price: $2,000,000
- Company: Montblanc
- Materials Used: 18-karat solid white gold, 38 carats of black and white diamonds, 18-karat gold nib
- Quality: Marvelous and unique, presented in India
Place number 2 is for the newly released Montblanc Taj Mahal, a marvelous unique piece made out of 18-karat solid white gold with 38 carats worth of black and white diamonds, and an 18-karat gold nib. This piece has been presented in India and sold to an Indian collector. It is priced at $2,000,000.
1. Tibaldi Fulgor Nocturnus
- Price: $8,000,000
- Company: Tibaldi
- Materials Used: 945 hand-set diamonds, 123 red rubies, 18-karat gold nib
- Quality: Extremely rare and luxurious, created for an auction
And here we go with position number 1, and it’s the Tibaldi Fulgor Nocturnus, the most expensive pen in the world, a special unique piece created for an auction in Shanghai. Made out of 945 hand-set diamonds, 123 red rubies, and an 18-karat gold nib. Priced at $8,000,000.
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FAQ’s
What pens are used by billionaires?
Billionaires often use luxury pens from brands like Montblanc, Caran d’Ache, and ST Dupont. These pens are not only writing instruments but also status symbols, showcasing wealth and sophistication.
Why is the Fulgor Nocturnus so expensive?
The Fulgor Nocturnus by Tibaldi is so expensive because it is encrusted with 945 black diamonds and 123 rubies. Additionally, its design is based on the divine proportion (Phi ratio), making it a unique and luxurious piece of art.
Why are Montblanc pens so expensive?
Montblanc pens are expensive due to their meticulous craftsmanship, use of premium materials like precious metals, and the brand’s prestigious reputation.
What is the most expensive pen in the world 2024?
As of 2024, the most expensive pen in the world is the Fulgor Nocturnus by Tibaldi, which sold for $8 million.