Rare 6” Russian Tree Marble Stone Base Display Jewelry + 4 Sterling Enamel Eggs

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RARE Vintage 5.75” Russian Imperial Egg Tree Marble Onyx Stone Base Display Jewelry PLUS 4 Sterling Silver Enamel or Gemstone Egg Pendants
These vintage stone-base Russian made egg pendant jewelry trees are so rare, this is only the seventh one I have sold in 21 years of selling Russian egg jewelry on eBay. You are more likely to see one in a traveling Faberge museum exhibit than for sale. I only have one vintage tree like this to sell but there are other much-less-expensive modern Russian-style marble-base jewelry trees in my eBay store.
This jewelry tree was made in Russia and sold by Eggstravaganza, It is in very good condition with two edge chips (see photos), not uncommon with vintage trees. These trees may have one or more rough irregular sides on the base, but this one has four polished sides and corners. This tree was made circa 1990.
It weighs a hefty 27 ounces (1.6 pounds) due to the solid base and stands about 5.75 inches tall. It is roughly 5 inches across but if you were going to place this under glass or in an acrylic case to protect the jewelry from dust, you might want to go with a 6 inch diameter case to allow room for any eggs hanging on the perimeter of the tree.
These gold-plated base-metal trees on stone bases are the traditional way to display and store a collection of Russian, Ukrainian, and Faberge-style egg pendants. Egg pendants are an important cultural tradition in Russia and Eastern Europe. They are as much décor as they are jewelry. They are meant to be seen and enjoyed.
These beautiful egg trees are not easy to find outside of palace gift shops and museum stores in St. Petersburg. This is sad because they are little works of art all by themselves. The heavy base on these can be made from many different kinds of stone with Russian Onyx, Marble or Basalt Marble being common. The base shape can be oval, round, square, rectangular, irregular, or a combination of polished and irregular sides.
I do not know for sure what kind of stone this base is made of, but it appears to be some kind of red-pink-peach marble or onyx.
The price will never be lower.
This tree comes with four sterling silver eggs. Three are vermeil enamel and one is rose quartz gemstone. Here are the details on these beautiful egg pendants.
Beautiful Pink Rose Quartz Egg Briolette Pendant Sterling Silver Wide Bail
Weight in grams:  4.0
Size Range:  medium (see size chart below)
Composition: rose quartz and sterling silver
Hallmarked? Yes, 925
Condition: Excellent
Design: A lovely polished faceted light pink rose quartz gemstone egg briolette pendant set in solid sterling silver. Every collection of egg pendants deserves to have some fine gemstone eggs, of which this is a great example.
Abstract Floral Garden Leaves or Peacock Enamel Russian Egg Pendant Sterling Silver Vermeil
Weight in grams: 6.1
Size Range: Large 1 inch (see size ranges below)
Composition: sterling silver vermeil
Hallmarked? Unreadable (There are faint marks on the jump ring)
Condition: Very good!
Design: This egg is a modern abstract garden design that could be a master's class in texture. It could also be an
abstract
peacock. The bumpy texture is all hand-done and is called granulation. That and the other textures on this egg require enormous skill of the silversmith.
Black Lattice Crystal Net 6.5g Enamel Russian Egg Pendant Sterling Silver Gilt
Weight in grams:  6.5
Size Range:  medium (see size range below)
Composition: sterling silver vermeil (gold bonded to sterling silver)
Hallmarked? No
Condition: Excellent!
Design:
A classic design and it looks like it has never been worn. As of this writing, I have 4 different enamel colors among my traditional lattice egg pendants. Beautiful. Perfect for mourning jewelry or to wear on a white dress. Please see my eBay store for a selection of pin holders that would look lovely with this egg.
Vintage Iris Floral Enamel Russian Egg Pendant Sterling Silver Vermeil Irises
Weight in grams: 5.4
Size Range: Large 1 inch (see size ranges below)
Composition: sterling silver vermeil
Hallmarked? Yes, 925 on jump ring
Condition: Very good
Design: Iris themed eggs are popular and traditional among Russian vermeil egg pendants. I have two listed as of this writing. This one is violet, green and white with a purple background. The other has a blue background. This egg would make a perfect gift for any gardener or fan of flowers or irises.
What is vermeil?
Vermeil (ver-MAY) is not the same thing at all as gold-filled or gold-plated. It is a layer of gold permanently fused to solid sterling silver, precious metal on precious metal. It will be stamped 925 for sterling. Also called gilded silver or gilt, it is a durable product that can be worn daily and passed on to the next generation. The gold won?t rub off or flake off. Gold-filled (GF) and gold-plated (GP) is a plating of gold on a base metal, like copper. The former is more durable than the latter, but vermeil is much better than both.
About the Eggs:  I am listing a large collection of vintage and almost-new egg pendants and related jewelry items, most of them made from gilded sterling silver, but some made from solid 14k gold, gilded porcelain, crystal, genuine gemstones, and art glass. Most will be of the Russian Faberge style, but there will also be some beautiful examples from Italy and other egg-laying nations. The last photo shows you a sampling of the collection that is being sold, one egg at a time.
Many of the finest egg pendants are not hallmarked. I have years of experience with fine jewelry and guarantee every statement made regarding precious metal. If an egg I sell you is not made of the stated materials, you are entitled to a full refund including your shipping, upon return. I have an all-sales-final policy to keep my prices low, but I stand behind the accuracy of my descriptions.
The condition on all of the eggs is excellent pre-owned, unless otherwise stated. That means there is no damage. The enamel is intact, the bale is present, and all crystals and gems are present.
Some eggs may have some natural toning (darkening of the silver over time) or minor wear (contact marks) from use around the bale. So please study the photos to be sure the condition is to your liking.
Some of these hand-made pendants are rare types, shaped like other round objects like pumpkin, acorn, eggplant, and crown; and a few are statement pieces, very large and magnificent.
Are you looking for the Egg Pendant Buying Guide?
Since seller-written Buying Guides have been discontinued by eBay, I have expanded mine, added new photos, and moved them to Amaz*n and Kindl*. You can find them by typing the phrase "Buying Guide Russian Egg Pendants" in any Amaz*n search box. Below is a Table of Contents for this Buying Guide and info about the series.
Collecting
Russian Faberge-Style Sterling Silver, Vermeil, and Porcelain Egg Pendants
was written to help the buyers of Russian egg pendants and lockets understand the background of this fascinating collecting field, to learn about some of the most popular types, and find resources for purchase, with photos throughout.
Eggs are the symbol of renewal, new beginnings, and springtime. Jewelers skilled in the art of Russian egg making create these small masterpieces inspired by the jeweled eggs made by Peter Carl Fabergé for the family of the Tsar during the 19th century. Typically, pure gold is applied over sterling silver, the egg is hand-enameled, and then each sparkling crystal and/or gemstone is added by hand.
Egg pendants made of gold, fine art glass, filigree vermeil silver, wood, and enameled metal called cloisonné are also right at home in any egg pendant collection, too. Some of the most beautiful glass eggs come from Italy, especially Venice and the Italian island of Murano.
This series of booklets, Buying Guides for International Collectables, celebrates folk art and collectable items from around the world, including some that are not well-known but that are affordable and fascinating. Ceramics, wood carvings, semi-precious gemstones, embroidery, sculpture, and sterling silver figurines are just some of the areas explored. Let?s feast our eyes on the traditional arts and crafts of India, Mexico, Russia, Ghana, USA, Brazil, Japan, China, and many other nations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
From Russia with Skill, About the Faberge Name, How is Value Determined? Egg Sizes, Where are They Made? What About Sterling Silver and Gold Hallmarks?
Porcelain, Wood, Glass, Filigree, Gemstone, and Cloisonné Eggs, Animal and Insect Eggs,
Base Metal Eggs, Where Can I Buy Collectible Eggs?
What Does the Jump Ring Tell Me?
Can They Be Repaired? Glossary of Helpful Terms, The Gemstones, Wearing, Displaying, and the Egg Tree.
Here is an excerpt from the Buying Guide:
How is Value Determined?
With Russian silver gilt egg pendants, value is determined by a combination of factors including size, condition, age, design, gems (if any), precious metal content, and most of all, craftsmanship. Skill and craftsmanship are key. Size is the most overlooked factor but is critical to value. Typically, the larger the egg pendant or locket, the more valuable because of the extra labor and materials needed.
Four major sizes include:
Petite: an egg pendant that is less than 3/4 inch (18mm) in length, excluding bale.
Medium: An egg or locket that is 3/4th inch (18mm) to 1 inch (25mm) long, excluding bale.
Large: an egg or locket that is 1 to 1 1/4 inches (31mm) in length or width, excluding bale.
Extra Large: an egg or locket that is over 1 1/4 inches (31mm) in length or width, excluding bale.?
End of excerpt.
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