| Faberge eggs are well known around the world | | | | anniversary gift to their betrothal. Faberge of |
| for their beautiful, intricate patterns and designs. | | | | France who crafted these eggs was appointed as |
| Coming originally out of France and known for | | | | a goldsmith to the Imperial Crown, and he |
| their highly luxurious appearance, they were | | | | remained there for a long time. He was allowed |
| designed for the Easter season during the years | | | | freedom in design, just so long as the Faberge |
| of 1885 until 1917. Many of them were given as | | | | eggs always held a surprise inside. |
| gifts to people of high standings during the time. | | | | Faberge eggs were created later for many people |
| These eggs are world famous today, and are a | | | | who hired the French native Faberge to design |
| highly coveted item among many people. They | | | | them. Some were very large, and some were |
| are heavily decorated, often with metal and | | | | small. Today, these eggs are a special collector's |
| jewels. They are some incredible pieces of art | | | | item for many across the world. Some of the |
| and are adored by many. For those who seek | | | | original eggs did not survive the years, but there |
| them, they do not come at a bargain price! | | | | are people everywhere collecting them. Many of |
| It all started in 1885, when Czar Alexander III | | | | the eggs were even lost. There even was a |
| decided that his wife should have this very special | | | | Faberge clock that was designed at one point, the |
| Easter egg. The egg he gave her was a beautiful | | | | Rothschild Egg, sold for nearly 7 million! These |
| design that when opened, held some special | | | | eggs and the creations they are combined with |
| surprises, one of which was a diamond necklace. | | | | are incredibly valuable. |
| It is believed that this gift was given as a 20th | | | | |