Encrusted with semi-precious stones, charming replicas of imperial eggs by Fabergé on display at Dubai International Jewellery Week

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Four replica Fabergé eggs are being displayed at Dubai International Jewellery Week 2015. The famous collectors’ items, displayed by Solitaire Gemmological Laboratories, UK, include a replica royal blue Imperial Coronation egg containing a perfect miniature Coronation.

Said to represent the 'blue blood' of the former Russian Royal Family, the creation is showcased along with three charming replica Easter eggs. Crafted from a mix of semi-precious stones including peridot gemstones to imitate the lavish original eggs created more than a century ago for the Russian Imperial family between 1885 and 1916, the eggs are proving popular with visitors at the show.

The original Objets d’Art were created by Carl Faberge for the Russian Imperial Family between 1855 and 1916, and are the artist-goldsmith’s most famous creation. The first Faberge egg, created from pure gold,  was made for Tsar Alexander III who presented it to his wife Empress Marie Fedorovna to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their marriage.

It is believed that the Tsar himself was heavily involved in the creation of the egg, working closely with Faberge, suggesting design elements and execution of the egg. The egg was inspired by the design of an 18th century egg owned by his wife’s aunt Princess Wilhelmine Marle of Denmark, which had captured the imagination of the Empress as a child. Known as the “Hen Egg”, this was the first of the 50 Faberge Imperial Eggs produced over 32 years.

The Imperial eggs gained vast fame and led Faberge to create similar exclusive pieces for other high profile clients including the Duchess of Marlborough, the Russian noble family, the Yusupovs and the Rothschild family, famous for possessing the largest private fortune in the world in the 19th century.

Dubai International Jewellery Week is on at the Dubai World Trade Centre until Saturday, 12 December 2015 and opens from 2 pm to 10 pm. Entry to the show is free of charge. Visitors will be required to register onsite and must carry valid ID documents.