Antique and Vintage Egg Pendant Collection - Russian Style Enamel and Hardstone Eggs

A curated group of five antique and vintage egg pendants inspired by the rich tradition of Easter eggs and miniature jewellery, c. 1875.
These pieces reflect a mix of craftsmanship techniques including guilloché enamel, cloisonné enamel, and carved hardstone.

In the Russian Empire, gifting eggs at Easter symbolised renewal and new life. By the 19th century, this tradition evolved into finely crafted pendants made of enamel, silver, and stones - small but meaningful gifts exchanged as tokens of affection. Even simpler examples reflect this enduring custom - objects that were both decorative and sentimental, often given as tokens of affection, faith, and celebration.

Included Pieces:

1. Red Guilloché Enamel Locket Egg, c. 1900s - beautiful translucent red guilloché enamel with a high lustre over engine-turned ground. The egg opens as a locket and reveals enamelled inner compartment.
Hallmarks - unmarked, silver.
Great antique condition - no visible enamel loss.
Size - 2cm without bail ring
Weight - 7,45gr

2. Turquoise Blue Guilloché Enamel Egg, c. 1900s - soft turquoise enamel with visible guilloché pattern beneath.
Hallmarks - unmarked, silver.
Fair antique condition - enamel losses (visible in photos), priced accordingly.
Size - 2,2cm without bail ring
Weight - 4,58gr

3. Cloisonné Enamel Egg, 1875 - 1900 - a genuine Imperial Russian-period piece with historic character made in traditional multicolour cloisonné enamel. 
Hallmarks: 84 silver, St. Petersburg assay mark (used between 1875 and 1900), worn maker’s mark.
Fair antique condition - visible enamel wear consistent with age (visible in photos).
Size - 1,5cm without bail ring
Weight - 2,42gr

4. Red & White Guilloché Enamel Egg with Rhinestones, c. 1980s - decorative egg with bold red and white enamel panels, accented with small white stones.The inner side of the egg is also enamelled which is a testament to the high quality of the piece.
Hallmarks: 925 gilded silver, maker’s mark “VS”.
Great vintage condition - no visible enamel loss.
Size - 1,5cm without bail ring
Weight - 2,57gr

5. Nephrite Jade Egg Pendant, c. 1950s - smooth polished green nephrite stone with natural variations.
Hallmarks - unmarked, bail and jump ring made of yellow metal (likely brass).
Great vintage condition - one side slightly flattened from long-term wear (visible in photos).
Size - 1,4cm without bail ring
Weight - 2,64gr

Each egg is sold individually or as a complete set of five pieces.

This group represents a range of qualities - from decorative pieces to a marked Imperial Russian example - making it ideal both for new collectors and for those looking to expand an existing collection with varied materials and techniques.

Please note: Jewellery Box and Chain on photos are NOT included and were used for photoshoot purposes only.