These are high end pens that are composed of 24 kt gold plating or a silver finish that is chrome plated. The upper part is make of a durable acrylic that is turned on a lathe and finished with a 15 step sanding and polishing process. Many colors are available such as sapphire blue, black, camouflage, red, old glory (red, white and blue), orange, maroon, crushed turquoise and a special Vietnam veterans tribute pen. Also available are some beautiful hardwood varieties such as cocobolo, snakewood and others.