The 10 most expensive pens in the world

Luxury also extends to writing: the ranking of the 10 most expensive pens in the world updated to 2025 is a showcase of true collector’s gems.

Between iconic brands and unique models, the most prestigious fountain pens and others can reach a value of up to 8 million euros. Owning one would mean investing in a true treasure, as well as showing off an object of exemplary craftsmanship.

The list of the 10 most expensive pens in the world is a wish list for all those who love to collect these objects. Here’s how much the most valuable ones are worth in 2025 (which will be truly difficult to buy).

1. Tibaldi – Fulgor Nocturnus

Made by Tibaldi, one of the oldest fountain pen manufacturers in Italy, this piece is considered the most expensive pen in the world. In creating it, the designer was inspired by none other than Michelangelo’s golden ratio, and it is crafted with rare black diamonds. Buying it will be quite difficult not only because of its sky-high price, but also because only one copy was ever made, selling at a charity auction in Shanghai for over 7 million euros.

2. Aurora – Aurora Diamante

This extremely exclusive diamond-studded De Beer pen with a platinum barrel and two-tone solid gold nib is produced only once a year. Listed among the ten most expensive pens in the world, this piece contains over 30 carats of diamonds, including a large cabochon diamond. Furthermore, the lucky person who wins it each year has the luxury of personalizing it with a coat of arms, a signature, or a portrait. To own this pen, in addition to a good dose of luck, you also need 1.25 million euros.

3. Caran D’Ache - 1010 Diamonds Limited Edition

For many of us, the Caran d’Ache brand evokes colored pencils, but the Swiss company also produces much more, including some decidedly expensive items. One example is this pen, which, with a price tag of approximately 850,000 euros, rightfully ranks among the ten most expensive in the world and takes the title as the most expensive Caran d’Ache pen. The body is made of white gold and, as the name suggests, is decorated with 1010 diamonds. Adding to its value, the pen contains some of the rarest stones in the world.

4. Anita Tan - Heaven Gold

Crafted in 24-karat rose gold, the pen designed by Anita Tan features a body covered in 1,888 48-carat diamonds, complemented by 43 carats of a rare gem called Tsavorite, of African origin. The price for this heavenly pen is around 800,000 euros.

5. Montblanc – Mystery Masterpiece

One of the most famous names in writing instruments, watches, leather goods, and luxury accessories certainly cannot be left out of the list of the world’s most expensive pens. Created by the German company to celebrate its 100th anniversary and created in collaboration with the equally renowned jewelers Van Cleef & Arpels, this piece showcases the stunning design created with Van Cleef & Arpels’ signature diamond setting. White gold is the primary material used to create this pen, set with 840 diamonds and adorned with precious stones. The Mystery Masterpiece is available in three variations—with sapphires, rubies, or emeralds—and is priced around 650,000 euros.

6. Caran d’Ache – La Modernista Diamonds

Created in homage to the famous modernist architect Antonio Gaudi, as its name suggests, this pen is covered in diamonds—5,072 diamonds to be precise—and, as if that weren’t enough, it also features 100 rubies and an 18-karat gold nib. Another feature of this pen is its entirely handcrafted construction, requiring a full six months of work for a single piece. This detail, combined with the materials used, drives the price to approximately 230,000 euros.

7. Montblanc – Prince Rainier III Limited Edition 81

Continuing with the ranking of the ten most expensive pens in the world, the name of the German company Montblanc returns. Created in honor of Prince Rainier III of Monaco, this pen is crafted with white gold, diamonds, and rubies. Only 81 pieces were made, representing the age of the deceased prince, and each one costs over 230,000 euros.

8. Caran d’Ache – Gothica Pen

This creation by Caran d’Ache, created to celebrate Gothic art and architecture, was presented for the first time in China. Each piece is decorated with lilies and rosettes and is covered in over eight hundred diamonds, complemented by 72 rubies and an equal number of emeralds. The asking price is 3.28 million yuan, which equates to more than 340,000 euros.

9. Montblanc – Boheme Papillon Limited Edition

If you’re looking for a pen that makes no attempt to hide its luxury, this is the one for you. The ostentatious and captivating design features sparkling diamonds and sapphires arranged in shapes reminiscent of flowers and butterflies. Not only that, this model is also customizable; discerning buyers can choose from gold tones, including yellow, white, and rose. The price of this pen is around 200,000 euros.

10. Omas - Perrier-Jouët Anniversary Edition

The pen created by the Bologna-based company founded in 1925 is inspired by none other than the sophisticated gold and green of the famous Perrier-Jouët champagne bottle. It costs around 109,000 euros, a value that continues to rise, however, as fewer than 2,000 units were made.

Original article published on Money.it Italy. Original title: Le 10 penne più costose del mondo