Ruby or Pink Sapphire Surprise from the Lapis Lazuli Easter Egg

c. 1885–90 Source image
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This Easter egg, like the subsequent ones produced by Fabergé for the imperial family, contains a surprise when opened. In this case, the egg opens to display a yellow enameled cover, resembling an egg yolk, which then opens to reveal a tiny replica of the Russian imperial cro...

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