The ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ Fabergé egg is set with 10 carats of diamonds and 390 carats of amethyst.
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Fabergé and Rolls-Royce create a ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ egg with 10 carats of diamonds
The egg will not make it onto the bonnet of the luxury car but will remain a decoration for all to see this Christmas
The Fabergé egg opens to reveal the ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ sculpted in rock crystal.
An exceptional, or should we say “eggceptional”, display of craftsmanship and creativity is revealed in the latest collaboration between the tsar’s jeweller and the queen’s carmaker.
Fabergé has announced a partnership with Rolls-Royce that sees a rebirth of the luxury vehicle’s iconic “Spirit of Ecstasy” bonnet ornament. This is the first imperial egg the jeweller has made in over a century.
The “Spirit of Ecstasy” Fabergé Egg, however, will not be making its way onto the bonnet of any Rolls-Royce; the objet d’Art is strictly ornamental. Set atop an enamel and white gold base, a discreet lever opens the egg’s rose gold vanes to reveal the “Spirit of Ecstasy” sculpted in rock crystal. The petal-like rose gold arms are given an extra touch of sparkle by way of 10ct of diamonds and 390ct of amethyst. The egg is a nod to Fabergé and Rolls-Royce’s royal history and heritage.
Weighing only 400 grams and measuring 160mm, the egg is the result of the collective know-how of seven artisans at Fabergé, and is one of the most complex automatons from the brand’s workshop.
Torsten Müller-Ötvös, CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, says this masterpiece represents both houses’ dedication towards personalised luxury. “Responding to the continuing demands of patrons in search of unique and cherished possessions, a designer at the House of Rolls-Royce sketched an egg, igniting a fascination that will undoubtedly become one of the most collectable items of modern times.”
Those who want to catch a glimpse of this one-of-a-kind egg will have to make their way to Faberge’s London boutique, where the automaton will be on display this Christmas.