Souvenir Egg 925 Silver Niello Garnet — with small egg inside

An egg containing a second egg — that's the surprise nobody expects. This souvenir egg made of 925 sterling silver features a gilded ornamental field on the front with red and green gemstones, surrounded by dense floral niello in black, silver, and gold. If you open the two halves via the hinge, a smaller, independent silver egg with its own niello decor lies within the gilded interior. A decorative object for a display cabinet, not a utility item.

At a glance

• Material: 925 sterling silver, niello hand engraving, gilding
• Gemstones: red and green stones, drop and round cut
• Surprise: small, independent niello egg inside
• Mechanism: hinge, opens into two halves, gilded inside
• Dimensions: Ø 46 x H 116 mm
• Weight: approx. 150 g (both eggs together)
• Stem: gilded with spherical knot
• Base: wide, polished silver with niello band

Material and workmanship

The front of the large egg features a V-shaped, gilded ornamental field that widens from top to bottom. It contains several cut gemstones: two drop-shaped red stones at the top, several round red stones in the middle, and a row of green, drop-shaped stones at the bottom. Dense floral niello ornament — tendrils, blossoms, and leaves in black on polished silver with gilded contours — flows around this field. The back shows the same ornament without gemstones. A golden finial tops the egg, the gilded stem has a spherical knot, and the wide base features its own niello band. If you open the egg via the hinge, the gilded interior reveals a smaller, independent silver egg with its own floral niello decor.

Use and occasions

This egg-in-egg ensemble is intended as a decorative object for a display cabinet or shelf. The principle of concealing another treasure within a precious container has a long history in Russian tradition, dating back to the Tsar's court. This piece is suitable as a gift for collectors who already own other niello objects and are looking for a conceptually unusual piece, for Easter, for milestone birthdays, or as a gift for recipients who appreciate jewelry and collectibles.

Care

Clean both eggs with a soft silver cloth. For stubborn spots, a mild silver polish can be used, applied to the polished silver surfaces, not directly to the niello. Avoid immersion baths, abrasive cleaners, and dishwashers. Store the ensemble in a dry place, ideally in a closed box.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is hidden inside?

A small, independent egg made of 925 silver with its own niello ornament. It rests within the gilded interior of the large egg.

Which gemstones are set?

Red stones in drop and round shapes, as well as green, drop-shaped stones, set in a gilded ornamental field on the front.

Can the small egg be removed?

Yes, the small egg is loose inside and can be removed and displayed separately.

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You can find more souvenir eggs and decorative pieces made of 925 silver in our Home Accessories. For more occasions and recipients, it's also worth taking a look at our Gift Ideas made of 925 Sterling Silver.