This item has a rich tradition in Russian history. Once made for the Czar, exact copy is available to you. This Faberge Egg is designed from the sketch of Carl Faberge by the jewelers in Saint-Petersburg. The Egg represents a jewelry box where following old Faberge tradition you can put a surprise (ring, pendant or necklace).
Egg dimensions: 4 in.
Materials: composition of cooper, tin and brass covered with blue and gold enamel (talmi-gold).
Manufacturing techniques: minting, filigree work, enamel and inlay by Swarovsky crystals.
Produced in Saint-Petersburg, Russia.
Faberge Egg can become a unique gift for person who is special to you or can become a beautiful decoration for your home.
Gift like Faberge egg is an excellent way to express Russian culture and tradition, it is especially appreciated around Easter time.
About the original
Name Clover Leaf Egg
Date 1902
Provenance Presented by Nicholas II to Czarina Alexandra Fyodorovna
Made in St. Petersburg
Work-master Michael Perkhin
Materials gold, platinum, diamonds, rubies
Techniques translucent and opaque enamel
Kept in Kremlin Armoury Museum, Moscow
History
A pattern of stems and leaves of clover forms the shape of the egg. The gaps between the metal outline of the leaves are covered with transparent bright green enamel. A very thin golden ribbon paved with rubies curls through the foliage.
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