Fabergé

Fabergé is a renowned jewelry house, historically famous for creating elaborate and valuable bejeweled eggs for the Russian Tsars. They are newsworthy due to two recent, contrasting events. First, a Fabergé "Winter Egg" sold at auction for over $30 million, setting a record. This highlights the brand's enduring prestige and the high value placed on its creations. Simultaneously, a less valuable Fabergé egg locket, specifically an "Octopussy" James Bond homage valued around $19,000, was stolen from a jewelry store in Auckland, New Zealand. The alleged thief swallowed the pendant, leading to a six-day police watch until it was recovered naturally. These events showcase both the extreme luxury associated with Fabergé and the lengths to which people will go to acquire even a smaller piece of its legacy.