Miniature enamel egg - symbol of the Christ's Resurrection! A true Christian collectible!

With European jewelers, such as the Carl Fabergé Firm, eggs made in a precious metal containing an engine turned design with the application of a translucent enamel with the addition of precious stones. This type of enamel work is called "Gullioche" enamel - it is a French technique introduced in jewelry and objects of art by foreign jewelers in Russia.

This egg was made by a Russian emigre artist artel in the UNITED STATES in a similar manner and with the same care as the jewlers of Old St Petersburg. This egg is made of sterling silver (925) into which a design has been etched into the silver base over which a colored translucent blue enamel has been applied and polished, and finished with clear jewels. A unique treasure!

 

Many of the enamel eggs had decorative bails such as this Fabergé style.

Some have the tradition of giving an egg with the wish that the receiver wear it "in good health and happiness for 200 years!"