The Faber-Castell Pen Of the Year 2011 Fountain Pen - F is made from jade, a gemstone that has been prized for its beautyfor thousands of years. The platinized frame encases each individual stone making the fountain pen a very special piece of jewelry. The attractive faceting on the barrel and cap round off the effect.Jade is extremely hard and difficult to work.The Pen of the Year 2011 uses Russian jade, or nephrite. The jade is found in Siberia.Numerous processing steps are required before a piece of jade can be inserted into the Pen of the Year.Gemstone meets precious metal:a fascinating interplayPlatinum-plated surrounds grip the individual pieces of jade and turn the pen into a very special piece of jewellery. The jade receives its final and perfect form from a master craftsman of the Stephan gemstone laboratory. He is backed up by the long tradition of the Idar Oberstein workshops, that were set up in the 15th century and now enjoy a world-wide reputation.Jade makes the Pen of the Year 2011 a luxurious writing implement. The 18-carat bicolour gold nib is carefully 'run in' by hand. The platinum-plated end cap protects the twist knob for the filling mechanism. Each individually numbered pen comes in an exclusive wooden case. The green lid, polished repeatedly to a high gloss, perfectly reflects the colour of the jade. The certificate bears the personal signature of Count Anton Wolfgang von Faber-Castell, attesting to the limited edition of this jubilee issue, the Pen of the Year 2011. Faber-Castell was founded in the year 1761, so no more than 1761 of this pen will be produced.
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