Russian Enameled Eggs

The Imperial Easter Eggs , created for the Russian Czar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra, are the most famous decorated eggs in all history. For centuries, the egg has symbolized birth, life and love. This exquisite miniature egg was created in the style of Peter Carl Faberge, a Jeweler to the Russian Imperial Court, and hand-crafted by highly skilled artisans in Russian tradition. Layers of colored guilloche enamel are applied and fired to the engraved silver surface with 24K gold overlay.