As a bringer of luck, symbol of power, and elixir of immortality, jade is surrounded by a special aura. The cuts typical of this valuable gemstone are hand-chiselled, a piece at a time. The cap and barrel are tipped with immaculately faceted and polished stones, making the Pen of the Year 2011 a luxurious collector’s item. Platinum-plated metal parts and an 18-carat bicolour gold nib, carefully ‘run in’ by hand, round off this special edition that is limited to 1761 pens.