Tropical Egg

The Tropical Egg reflects Theo Fabergé’s concern for the world’s environment. The vermeil tree is abundant with flowering hand-enamelled leaves gilded onto the exterior of the lead crystal Egg, symbolising the sanctuary of the earth’s forests.

Within the Egg, an exotic parrot made of zoisite, with a yellow jasper beak and cabochon ruby eyes, is perched in the branches of the tree. The bird symbolises the majesty of Earth’s wildlife, as well as its vulnerability.

The Egg can be removed to reveal the parrot sitting in the bare tree, warning of nature's possible plight at the hands of humans.