The Xezo Maestro Black Mother of Pearl ballpoint pen is limited edition, individually serialized, and hallmarked. These writing instruments feature a solid brass construction overlaid with panels of black mother of pearl. The fittings are plated in shiny .999 platinum. There are no two pens alike. These pens showcase the natural artistry of black mother of pearl and are handmade with care. Every panel of natural black mother of pearl is selected, cut to size, inlaid onto the round barrel, and then sealed with multiple layers of manually-polished clear lacquer for added protection. Please note that since we use real black mother of pearl, no two panels are alike. This natural material can range in base color from black to gray; colorful overtones range in a spectrum of hues from pink, orange, green, purple, blue, and everything in between.