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Fabergé: the incredible story behind the world’s most luxurious eggs

The fascinating history of Peter Carl Fabergé's exquisite creations
From Faberge to Fabergé
Peter Carl Fabergé
Stellar education
Return to Saint Petersburg
Master goldsmith
Royal fan
Egg inspiration
The first Fabergé egg
A resounding success
Total egg count
Third Imperial Egg rediscovered
Diamond Trellis Egg and the lost elephant surprise
Caucasus Egg
Rosebud Egg
Imperial Coronation Egg
Lilies of the Valley Egg
Imperial Pelican Egg
Gatchina Palace Egg
Moscow Kremlin Egg
Tsarevich Egg
Winter Egg
Tragic ending
Brand revival
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Lilies of the Valley Egg

The House of Fabergé was all about embracing the trends of the moment. The Lilies of the Valley is one of two Fabergé eggs in the Art Nouveau style that was hugely fashionable at the time.

The egg, which is covered in pearls, was given by Tsar Nicholas II to his wife on 5 April 1898. Three miniature portraits make up the egg's surprise.

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Alice Cattley

17 April 2025

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