Antique Fabergé Hand-Carved Jade Easter Egg Pendant Fob Royal Monogram c1907

Antique Fabergé Hand-Carved Jade Easter Egg Pendant Fob

Featuring an Enameled Gold-Plated Silver Royal Monogram – Hallmarked KF & 88 (c. 1907)

Item Overview

• Type: Easter Egg Charm / Pendant Fob

• House: Fabergé

• Workmaster / Maker: Karl Fabergé (KF  hallmark)

• Date of Manufacture: Circa 1907

• Material: Hand-carved natural green Jade (nephrite/bowenite)

• Accents: Gold-plated silver (vermeil) Royal Monogram with vibrant red and blue hot enamel work, surmounted by an imperial crown

• Hallmarks: Stamped KF and 88  standard (equivalent to .916 silver) on the suspension ring

• Dimensions: 25 mm (total height including bail)

• Condition: Excellent antique condition, showing beautiful natural stone inclusions and minor, authentic patina to the vermeil details consistent with age.

Detailed Description & Design

This exceptional piece of history is a genuine, hand-carved Fabergé Easter egg pendant, fashioned from a luminous, pale-green jade stone. The egg features a perfectly smoothed, polished surface that showcases the organic, cloudy inclusions typical of high-quality antique jade carvings.

Adorning the front face of the egg is an exquisitely detailed, gold-plated silver royal monogram. The stylized crest is meticulously filled with traditional champlevé/basse-taille enamel in deep cobalt blue and translucent ruby red, standing out in brilliant contrast against the soft green stone. The monogram is proudly crowned with a highly detailed imperial coronation crown, symbolizing elite patronage and historical gravitas.

The suspension loop is clearly stamped with the crisp maker’s mark КF for Karl Fabergé alongside the 88 silver hallmark, indicating the premium purity standard utilized by the house for high-end luxury items.

Historical Context

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the house of Fabergé revolutionized luxury goods under the visionary guidance of Peter Carl Fabergé. While the massive Imperial Easter Eggs created for the Royal Family remain legendary, the house concurrently produced a highly fashionable line of miniature egg pendants.

These miniature charms were traditionally gifted by family members and elite patrons on Easter Sunday. Over a lifetime, a lady would collect these diverse charms on a single chain, creating a deeply personal, wearable family chronicle.

Dating to circa 1907, this specific piece reflects the absolute pinnacle of the house’s output. The choice of jade—a hardstone deeply favored by the workshop for its tactile warmth and connection to nature—combined with precision enameling and imperial imagery, marks this as a magnificent relic of a bygone era of unparalleled opulence.

Condition Report

• Stone: Pristine structure with no cracks, fractures, or chips. Beautiful natural variegation.

• Enamel & Metalwork: The enamel remains bright and intact with strong color retention. The gold plating over the silver shows minor, elegant handling wear appropriate for a century-old treasure, enhancing its authentic antique charm.

• Hallmarks: Clear, identifiable, and securely stamped on the original mounting ring.

Shipping & Presentation

This piece will be shipped via a fully insured, tracked express service to guarantee safe arrival. It will come beautifully presented in a premium display box, ready to join a discerning collection or to be worn as an extraordinary statement piece.

Please review all high-resolution macro photography provided to fully appreciate the micro-details of the hallmarks and enamel work.

Official Appraisal Certificate for $3,000.00

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