Antique Russian Imperial egg necklace charm pendant silver 84 enamel

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Antique Russian Imperial egg necklace charm pendant silver 84 enamel:
$249.00

This red guilloche enamel pendant originates from Russia. It features a lovely leaf foliage motif in silver gilt and paste stones.Has slight enamel loss on a bottom. Overall condition is very good.Bears two hallmarks:84 for antique Russian silver and Saint George slaying the dragon for Moscow city mark.-----Throughout history, the egg has been a powerful symbol of rebirth and new life, especially around springtime, when the sun returns and nature awakens from the long sleep of winter. Adopted by Christianity, the Egg became a symbol of the Resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday. With the offering of an egg, Christians would affirm their faith in the miracle of Christ’s rebirth.Perhaps one of the most charming traditions to emerge from these celebrations was the collecting of egg pendant necklaces. From her first birthday, a girl would be given a small egg pendant every year before Easter, to be placed on a small chain, a precursor of the present day charm bracelet.Every year, the string of eggs would grow, becoming in a way a chronicle of the years lived and memories made. After marriage, a young woman would often add a separate string, to separate the pendants given by her husband in their new life together. This necklace would be worn from Easter Sunday to the Ascension Day.The egg pendants would vary in style, ranging from elegant and modest to lavish and ornate. The eggs were decorated with translucent guilloche enamels, precious gems or carved from semiprecious stones, taking an endless variety of shapes and colours.----Please consider carefully and offer appropriately.All sales are final.Thanks for your interest.