Fabergé was very influenced by the tradition of hardstone carving in Russia, and this egg is carved out of Rhodonite, a form of striated pink marble. The hinge is made of gold and decorated with a diamond-set fleur de lis. The top of the egg also has a diamond-set decoration. The egg now belongs in the Royal Collection.
Oooh...well this one is gorgeous. Love the colour, so lovely!! Fir right in my pocket and out the door ;-) I want to open it ;) Happy Friday my sweet...I hope you have a gorgeous weekend :) XXXXXXxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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