Sunday, September 26, 2010

ALEKSANDRA FYODOROVNA - THE LAST RUSSIAN EMPRESS


The beautiful and renowned Faberge eggs designed for the last Russian Empress
and gifted to her family and friends are saluted in this magnificent collection
of tiny enamelled locket pendants at Behind the Monkey. 
Named in honour of the original recipients – LouLou and Tatiana are shown here......


Sterling silver or gilted with gold, enamelled in precious jewelled tones and adorned with precious 
stones such as rubies, sapphires, emeralds and fresh water pearls or marcasites they open to reveal 
a tiny compartment locket.
They are worn either on a long or short chain and can be purchased with a tiny miniature stand for 
ornamental storage.  A new collection has  just arrived in store.

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