At the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, S.T. Dupont offered up its Maharajah and Maharani Lighters Haute Creation lighters. A Maharaja(h) refers to a great male ruler of India, while a Maharani is the female equivalent. These new lighters are some of the most luxurious ones created by S.T. Dupont to date.
Both the Maharajah and Maharani lighters each have two offerings: Exclusive and Ultra Exclusive. The Exclusive lighters are priced at $39,350.00 and are limited to eight pieces. The Maharajah Exclusive includes the following features:
- Solid White Gold
- Palladium Plated
- Diamonds (qty 24: G, VS 2)
- Diamond weight: 0.10-carat total weight • Mother of Pearl (iridescent stone inlay)
- Pearls (qty 4, half-pearls)
- Malachite (striped green stone inlay)
- Silk yarn tassel
- S.T. Dupont lacquer finish
- Quantity Produced: 88, each with a serial number
- Price: $39,350.00
The Maharani Exclusive includes the following:
- Solid Yellow Gold
- Gold Plated brass
- Diamonds (qty 49: G, VS 2)
- Diamond weight: 0.30-carat total weight
- Mother of Pearl (iridescent stone inlay)
- Silk yarn tassel
- S.T. Dupont lacquer finish
- Quantity Produced: 88, each with a serial number
- Price: $39,350.00
The Ultra Exclusive offerings are even more exclusive and more limited. These are priced at $129,950 and are limited to eight pieces. The Maharajah Ultra Exclusive has the following features:
- Solid White Gold (57.92g)
- Palladium Plated
- Diamonds (qty 450: G, VS 2)
- Diamond weight: 2.47-carat total weight
- Mother of Pearl (iridescent stone inlay)
- Pearls (qty 4, half-pearls)
- Malachite (striped green stone inlay)
- Silk yarn tassel
- S.T. Dupont lacquer finish
- Quantity Produced: eight, each with a serial number
- Price: $129,950.00
Meanwhile, the Maharani Ultra Exclusive has the following features:
- Solid Yellow Gold (31.18g)
- Gold plated brass
- Diamonds (qty 500: G, VS 2)
- Diamond weight: 2.57-carat total weight • Mother of Pearl (iridescent stone inlay)
- Silk yarn tassel
- S.T. Dupont lacquer finish
- Quantity Produced: 8, each with a serial number
- Price: $129,950.00
S.T. Dupont’s Haute Creations are the most premium offerings by S.T. Dupont. Typically, these items are made to order.
Photo Credits: S.T. Dupont
