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Pens are the most basic instrument that people use every day. These days, pens are rarely used in everyday life unless you are still a student or working in an office. Most people tend to just take down notes using their Ipads or just their phones. Operating a laptop or a device is much simpler and easier. However, according to some studies, handwriting uses different cognitive processes, and it helps your brain process things faster. Writing on a piece of paper is in itself a complex task that requires stimulation from the brain.

Pens can be found anywhere, which is why it is the term expensive does not usually go with the word pen, and listed below are some of the renowned pens that companies have produced, and these pens come at a hefty price, and some of them even cost $1 Million. You might think that it's ridiculous, but these pens are not just ordinary pens, and they are in itself considered luxury pieces created by great minds.

Visconti HRH Limited Edition Ripple Fountain Pen ($57,000)

Visconti does not use mass production in a factory when it comes to their products; each of their product is handcrafted that is based on precision and gentle care. The company was founded in 1988 in Florence, Italy, by pen collectors Dante Del Vecchio and Luigi Poli. Most of the pen companies use mass production with their product that makes the difference of the luxury pens that are handcrafted.

It is not just about handcrafted pens; it is the materials and the process of producing the pens. These luxury pens are a product of excellence with experience that can be considered a work of art. The Visconti HRH Limited Edition Ripple Fountain Pen is one of the luxury pens that can go through the test of time. The Italian brand is known for superior ball pens, fountain pens, and rollerball pens, as well as their jewelry and watches.

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Caran d’Ache Gothica Pen ($406,453)

Caran d'Ache is named after the Russian word for a pencil which is Karandash. The Swiss company d'Ache has ample knowledge of writing instruments. They have combined this knowledge with their craftsmanship which helped them produce high-quality luxury pens. They have so far produced fine pens such as La Modernista Diamonds, Caran d'Ache 1010, and the spectacular pen Gothica. The Gothica is their most prestigious and most expensive pen that features a pattern of rosettes and fleur de lis with 72 emeralds and 72 rubies that were used to style the pen. Other than emeralds and rubies, the pen has about 900 diamonds decorated to the cap and barrel, which makes it look elegant and classic.

Mont Blanc International GmbH Limited Edition Mystery Masterpiece ($730,000)

Montblanc is a famous manufacturer of fine tools, leather goods, watches, and jewelry. The company was founded in 1906 in Hamburg, Germany. Montblanc has distinguished itself as the leader in its industry with its beautiful creations. The pen International GmbH Limited Edition Mystery Masterpiece is a product of hard work with the jewelry house Van Cleef and Arpels. These prominent companies have joined forces in the year 2006 and have been producing quality products ever since the merger. At $730,000, the pen is one of the most expensive luxury collectibles in the world.

Heaven Gold Pen ($1,000,000)

Heaven Gold is the name of the pen that was designed by Canadian jewelry designer Anita Tan, and it is currently valued at $1,000,000. As the name of the pen suggests, it has gold decors in it and has inspiration from the cosmos. The gems used in pens are diamonds and tsavorite gemstones. The diamonds do differ in hues which gives the pen a stunning appearance with about 1,888 diamonds decorated on the pen.

Caran d'Ache 1010 Diamonds Limited Edition Fountain Pen

Caran has another entry in our list with their Caran d'Ache 1010 Diamonds Limited Edition Fountain Pen that is valued at $1,000,000. The Swiss company was noted for its excellent products of fine writing instruments. The limited-edition pen has about 850 diamonds decorated on its body. 1010 Diamonds Fountain pen is one of the most stunning writing tools that was produced. This beauty was created in homage to the Swiss Haute Horlogerie. The name of the pen was derived from time wherein the hands of the clock showed ten past ten. The pen also has three different cutting styles emerald, baguette-cut and brilliant.

Aurora Diamante ($1,470,000)

The pen that tops the list is Aurora Diamante which is valued at $1,470,000. The pen is produced by the Italian brand Aurora Pen which was founded on the year 1919. Aurora Pen is known for its plush fine writing instruments and eventually came up with the most expensive pen in the world. The pen has about 2000 diamonds decorated on its body.

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Sources: Celebre Magazine, Luxury Property, Medium, Success Story