Dark Blue Abalone - Sierra Grip Twist PenHand made in Mount Juliet, Tennessee Jewelry grade abalone was cut into thin strips and then clear cast in resin Abalone was dyed to achieve the rich dark blue color Eminently comfortable tri lobal grip design Durable chrome gunmetal finish on the metal components Smooth fluid twist mechanism utilized to extend and retract the writing point Premium Parker style refill included (refillable) Resin body was polished to a high luster, long lasting shine