Montegrappa, the brand famous for making the world’s most expensive pen, continues its tradition of making masterpieces that are appreciated around the world.
This was proved once again at the 9th Middle East Premier Awards for Watches, Jewellery and Pens – 2013, held at Bahrain on 19th November 2013, during the Jewellery Arabia fair, where Montegrappa won 2 awards.
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- Ultimate Centennial Dragon pen
Montegrappa’s Ultimate Centennial Dragon pen won the award under ‘Best Diamond Pen’ category. A very exclusive pen, limited to just one piece in the world, the Ultimate Centennial Dragon was produced to mark the 100 years celebrations of Montegrappa Italia.
Handcrafted in 300 grams of 18K solid gold, this exquisite piece of art boasts a total of 2,396 flawless diamonds (total 38.32 carats), 43 brilliant and baguette cut rubies (total 0.50 carats) and an ‘A’ quality 6mm pearl.
The other category was the ‘Best Historical Icon’ where Montegrappa’s Giuseppe Verdi limited edition pen won the award.
Verdi is without doubt the most prolific opera composer, with his operas being the most popular in the world, both by number of productions as well as by audience attendance. His most famous operas are La Traviata and Rigoletto.
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- Giuseppe Verdi limited edition
Montegrappa launched the Bicentenario Giuseppe Verdi tribute pen in 2013 as part of the Verdi 200 celebrations. Verdi was born on 10thOctober 1813 and 2013 marked the 200th year of his birthday which Montegrappa celebrated in true Italian style at the Verdi Bicentenary Concert on 10th October 2013.
Montegrappa, in collaboration with designer, Maurizio Cavazzuti, obtained the authorization to produce and distribute a celebrative limited edition by the Giuseppe Verdi Foundation and, more precisely by the Superintendency of “il Regio”. This exclusive collection is manufactured as a limited edition of 1813 units, consisting of 350 fountain pens, 650 roller balls and 813 twist-action ballpoint pens. Each pen is engraved with a portion of Giuseppe Verdi’s face on one side, whilst the other side features his signature. The cap’s band features the anniversary dates (1813-2013) on the front and the wording “Bicentenario” (Italian for “Bicentennial”) at the back. The top of the cap boasts the typical Montegrappa logo, proudly surrounded by the Italian tricolour. As an endorsement to this beautiful collection, the logo of Teatro Regio di Parma’s Foundation graciously decorates the sections of fountain pen and roller ball and the ball pen’s tip.
Both pens are available at the Montegrappa boutique in Emirates Towers, Dubai.
