Montblanc is celebrating the Lunar New Year with a new luxury fountain pen called ‘The Earthly Dragon.’ The opulent writing instrument is decorated with detailing inspired by East Asian culture, including a bold gem-equipped version of the dragon, representing luck, wealth, wisdom, and power.
The instrument boasts a solid champagne-tone gold cone with a Tsavorite, a hand-engraved dragon adorned with valuable stones, and an Au 750 white gold cap. The eighth son of the dragon, Fu Xi, is represented by a finely engraved emblem on the gold nib. The cap's crown is a Montblanc diamond set in pure gold.
The luxurious 'The Earthly Dragon' writing utensil is limited to just eight units and is available exclusively at Montblanc’s website for $168,000 USD.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Luxury Writing Instruments
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Where This Applies
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