Vintage Fabergé Egg Locket - Contemporary 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Natural Diamond Charm Necklace - Circa 1990s Duck Animal Fine Jewelry

Incredible authentic Fabergé egg locket in 18k yellow gold! This gorgeous pendant is in the shape of an egg and decorated with beautiful blue champlevé enamel. Two curved lines of natural diamonds decorate the front of the egg, and the locket opens to reveal a tiny enameled duck on a chain that hangs from the bottom. The piece is modeled on a 16" 14k gold chain that was added by us. A phenomenal collector's piece, signed by the House of Fabergé! This piece comes with an appraisal report from an independent appraiser, and has an appraised replacement value of $3,900.

ERA - Circa 1990s / Contemporary

METAL / MATERIAL - 18k yellow gold pendant, blue and green enamel, natural round brilliant cut diamonds (approx. .16 ctw, approx. 1.30 to 1.60 mm each, E/F/G color, VS1-VS2 clarity)

MARKINGS / HISTORY - Stamped "18Kt" with a stylized "VM" inside a hexagonal cartouche, "GERMANY," "FABERGÉ ©" and "77/500."

The House of Fabergé was first established in 1842 and is most known for its iconic Fabergé easter eggs that the Russian Imperial family commissioned in the 1880s. These commissioned masterpieces were a royal family tradition for many years, resulting in fifty unique eggs.

The masterpieces of the House of Faberge were creating using decades of the careful study of art and jewelry craftsmanship. By the early 1900s, Faberge pieces were internationally renowned, with the firm being recognized for their mastery and given honorary royal court titles around the world.

The name Faberge is now practically synonymous with masterfully crafted jeweled eggs featuring expert enameling techniques.

The hexagonal "VM" mark is for the company Victor Mayer gmBhh & Co. of Pforzheim, Germany, established in 1890 and well-regarded for their enamel work. This company was the exclusive manufacturer for Fabergé from 1989 to 2000.

CONDITION - Very good vintage condition. Enamel is intact. Amazing collector's piece!

SIZE / MEASUREMENTS - Chain (modeled): 16 inches, Pendant (from top of pendant to bottom of duck): 45.50 mm, Egg Alone: 19.50 mm x 15.00 x 12.00mm, Weight (without chain): 12.12 grams

PRESENTATION: Listing includes a complimentary MJV logo gift box, as shown in last photo. All other boxes are for display only.

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