When common Russian folks were painting Easter eggs, getting them blessed at the local church, and then sharing them with friends and family, the Tsars did things a little differently. They had Easter eggs of pure gold inlaid with diamonds and precious gems made by the House of Fabergé, the most famed jeweller in the Russian empire. These they gifted to their royal better halves. Befitting a Tsarina, each was a standalone work of art and contained a ‘surprise’ element to amuse and pique the lady’s curiosity. Continue reading →