Montegrappa, a revered Italian manufacturer of fine writing instruments, has displayed the prototype of the Ultimate Centennial Dragon $1-million pen at The Luxury Festival held in New Delhi.

The event was held from April 1 to 3.

The Centennial Dragon limited edition has been created to commemorate Montegrappa's 100th Anniversary. The one-of-its kind bejewelled 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.

The key features of the Ultimate Centennial Dragon (Serial Number: 100/100) include:
• Material: solid 18K gold;
• Weight of Gold: circa 300 gm;
• Baguette cut diamonds (used on the roof-shaped top and barrel end): 256 pieces for a total weight of circa 20.70 ct;
• Brilliant cut diamonds (used for the clouds): circa 500 pieces for a total weight of circa 1.50 ct;
• Brilliant cut diamonds (used on the outline of the waves): 200 pieces for a total weight of 2.00 ct;
• Coloured diamonds (green for the sea, blue for the sky): 1,400 pieces for a total weight of 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): 40 pieces for a total weight of 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): 40 pieces for a total weight of 0.40 ct;
• Baguette cut rubies (used for the clip): 3 pieces for a total weight of 0.10 ct;
• Pearl: cultured, white/silver-coloured, 6 mm dia, "A" quality
• Price: Ultimate Centennial Dragon pen priced at $1 million
• Centennial Dragon 99 pieces in gold are each priced at $225,000

Montegrappa’s factory is located on the bank of the River Brenta, which winds through the town of Bassano del Grappa. - TradeArabia News Service