Algems · Anita Mai Tan
Jewelled Fountain Pens
Explore gold and gem-set fountain pens by Anita Mai Tan: the Imperial Gold Pen, diamond Blossom Pen and ruby-heart Heart Pen in the Algems archive.
Archive works by Anita Mai Tan, recorded in the Algems private archive. Each original belongs to its collector. Enquiries for new commissions are welcome worldwide.
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The Imperial Gold Pen · Privately held
The works & their details
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The Imperial Gold Pen
- Form
- Fountain Pen
- Metal
- Gold
- Cap
- Gem-set
This archive entry records a gold fountain pen with diamond and ruby decoration. It is titled The Imperial Gold Pen. Historical coverage of a pen with a different name should not be used to assign this work a price, stone count or provenance.
Privately held · Archive work
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The Blossom Pen
- Form
- Fountain Pen
- Metal
- Rose Gold
- Stones
- Pavé Diamond
A rose-gold fountain pen paved in diamonds, its cap blooming into a diamond flower, shown with a matching pendant.
Privately held · Archive work
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The Heart Pen
- Form
- Fountain Pen
- Trim
- Rose Gold
- Stones
- Ruby & Diamond
A finely textured fountain pen with rose-gold trim, its cap set with ruby hearts framed in diamonds.
Privately held · Archive work
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What distinguishes the three archived pens?
The Imperial Gold Pen combines a polished gold barrel with a gem-set cap. The Blossom Pen records rose gold and pavé diamonds, with a matching pendant. The Heart Pen uses a textured body, rose-gold trim and ruby hearts framed by diamonds. Their surfaces and motifs provide different directions for a new object.
Does the archive specify nibs or filling systems?
The published entries focus on the decorative form and materials. They do not establish a nib specification or filling system for every pen. If writing characteristics matter to your brief, raise them directly with the atelier.
Can a writing instrument carry a personal motif?
You can discuss an idea, occasion or symbol for a new writing instrument. The archive shows floral and heart motifs, but availability, functional requirements and the scope of any new design must be agreed individually.
For pricing, materials and timing, read about the commission process and speak with the atelier about your own brief.