MONTEGRAPPA to display the ‘ULTIMATE CENTENNIAL DRAGON’ one million dollar pen at the LUXURY FESTIVAL NEW DELHI…
Montegrappa, Italy’s most revered manufacturer of fine writing instruments will display the prototype of the Ultimate Centennial Dragon one million dollar pen at ‘The Luxury Festival’ to be held in New Delhi from April 1st to April 3rd, 2016. The Centennial Dragon limited edition has been created to commemorate Montegrappa’s 100th Anniversary. The one-of-its kind bejeweled Centennial Dragon series is limited to 100 units only – 33 units in rose gold, 33 in yellow gold, 33 in white gold and one unique piece called the Ultimate Centennial Dragon.
The design of the pen draws inspiration from the Nine Dragon Wall at the Forbidden City in Beijing. The dragon has since ancient times been a symbol of power and prosperity in China, and the wall at this historical palace was built in 1773 during the reign of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Montegrappa’s Ultimate Centennial Dragon pen is made of 300 gm of solid gold, studded with flawless diamonds, rubies and a pearl.
The buyer of the Ultimate Centennial Dragon will be offered a VIP factory tour by a member of the Aquila family to view the manufacturing of the pen followed by lunch or dinner with members of the board including F1 racing driver, Jean Alesi.
Ultimate Centennial Dragon (Serial Number: 100/100):
- Material: Solid 18K Gold
- Weight of Gold: circa 300 g.
- Baguette cut diamonds (used on the roof-shaped top and barrel end): 256 pcs. for a total weight of circa 20.70 ct.
- Brilliant cut diamonds (used for the clouds): circa 500 pcs. for a total weight of circa 1.50 ct.
- Brilliant cut diamonds (used on the outline of the waves): circa 200 pcs. for a total weight of circa 2.00 ct.
- Coloured diamonds (green for the sea, blue for the sky): circa 1,400 pcs. for a total weight of circa 14.00 ct.
- Brilliant cut diamonds (used for the rim at the bottom of the barrel end and for the area around the pearl placed on top of cap): circa 40 pcs. for a total weight of circa 0.12 ct.
- Quality of diamonds • Colour: D • Clarity: IF (Internally Flawless)
- Brilliant cut rubies (used for the area around the pearl placed on top of cap): circa 40 pcs. for a total weight of 0.40 ct.
- Baguette cut rubies (used for the clip): 3 pcs. for a total weight of 0.10 ct.
- Pearl: Cultured, white/silver-coloured, diam. 6 mm., “A” quality
Price: Ultimate Centennial Dragon pen priced at $ 1,000,000
Centennial Dragon 99 pieces in gold are each priced at $ 225000
About Montegrappa an Italian Luxury Brand :
Montegrappa’s factory is located on the bank of the River Brenta, which winds through the town of Bassano del Grappa. Montegrappa’s geography and its Italian heritage are important elements of the company’s persona. ‘Italian-ness’ is at the heart of Montegrappa tradition. It defines the brand philosophy, its attitudes, and its style.
Montegrappa was among the first to use celluloid, elevating it to the material of choice for superior pens. The company’s skilled craftsmen were able to perfect the manufacturing process with original and precise technical solutions, which served as the platforms for the artistry of the pens’ designers. Through the ensuing decades, Montegrappa would produce numerous models, now highly collectible.
Montegrappa has always demonstrated a skill for creating limited edition writing instruments for calligraphers, fastidious collectors and lovers of objets d’art. Having consolidated its position as the premier manufacturer of luxury pens, Montegrappa produces pens commemorating events, locales, historical monuments and individuals.
Among the subjects embodied in Montegrappa writing instruments have been the 150th anniversary of Italy’s Unification, the home of golf St. Andrews Links, the city of St. Petersburg, Formula One Legend Ayrton Senna, football icon Pelé, Nelson Mandela and many more.
Montegrappa’s appeal has charmed well-known enthusiasts for the brand. It is a roll-call of distinguished heads-of-state, popes, royalty, actors, musicians, artists, sportsmen, writers and celebrities who have been proud owners of Montegrappa pens during its first century. Among these notables are His Holiness John Paul II, His Majesty King Juan Carlos of Spain, His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand, His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, Antonio Banderas, Al Pacino, Jean Todt, Stirling Moss, Zinedine Zidane, Michel Platini, Naomi Campbell, Paulo Coelho and countless others.
In 2010, the great racing driver Jean Alesi and actor, writer, and director Sylvester Stallone became shareholders and board members, so deep is their affection for the brand.
