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Russian Gilt Silver Guilloche Enamel Egg Pendant Necklace

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A stunning blue guilloche enamel egg pendant necklace from the early 21st century! Made of sterling silver with a lovely gold-wash 'gilded' finish, this gorgeous egg pendant was likely purchased as a souvenir from an eminent jewellers in St Peterburg, Russia, 20 or so years ago. The a la Faberge eg ...Read more
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A stunning blue guilloche enamel egg pendant necklace from the early 21st century! Made of sterling silver with a lovely gold-wash 'gilded' finish, this gorgeous egg pendant was likely purchased as a souvenir from an eminent jewellers in St Peterburg, Russia, 20 or so years ago.

The a la Faberge egg pays homage to the predecessor; Carl F Faberge eggs, with the little work of art featuring vibrant blue guilloche enamel and a relief Imperial wreath design to both sides.

The egg attaches on its original suspension loop and exhibits the Russian 'Kokoshnik' mark (women's head facing right) alongside '925' denoting sterling silver and the 'Kokoshnik' style mark indicating post year 1994.  Other marks are in Cyrillic - translating to 'BL'; 'B' indicating year 2002 birth and L for St Petersburg (prior Leningrad), alongside an 'anchor' mark. The anchor mark was a customized hallmark permitted to very few Russian manufacturers and was likely made by one of the largest and oldest jewellery enterprises in Russia; Russkiye Samotsvety, which utilizes the anchor hallmark. The company was founded by Emperor Nicholas ll in 1912 and today recognized as masters in centuries-old traditions of the famous Russian Jewellery School. *Hallmarks researched from the World Hallmarks book, Volume 1.

An Italian 18" gilt sterling box style necklace perfectly complements the egg pendant.

Stemming from a long-standing tradition, these eggs have come to symbolize new beginnings and the rejuvenation of life.

Video of the egg pendant can be viewed here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xhYVJUwWcb4

Early 21st century, manufactured year 2002
Sterling silver gilt
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Russian marks- 'Kokoshnik' mark alongside '925' and Cyrillic marks translating to 'BL' and 'anchor' mark
10.84 grams total with chain
Egg measures 2.80cm total drop inc loop x 1.50cm max width, and chain measures 18" (46cm) long
The condition of the pendant and chain is very good. There is a small shallow nick to one side of the enamel which is barely noticeable, otherwise the egg presents in superb condition. Chain is in excellent condition