Top 10 | Beautiful and Expensive Imperial Egg of Russia from the House of Faberge

In 2010, an American scrap-metal dealer visited an antique stall somewhere in the United States and purchased a golden egg sitting on a three-legged stand. The egg was adorned with diamonds and sapphires, and it opened to reveal a clock. Intending to sell the object to a buyer who would melt it down for its component metals, the dealer purchased this egg-clock for $13,302. He then had trouble selling it, as potential buyers deemed it overpriced.
The dealer had valued it incorrectly-but not the way he originally thought. In 2014, the man-who remains anonymous-discovered that his little golden objet d’art was one of the 50 exquisitely bespoke Fabergé Easter eggs created for imperial Russia’s royal Romanov family. Its value? An estimated $33 million.
The Romanovs’ extravagant royal Easter egg tradition began with Czar Alexander III in 1885. Alexander was then in the fifth year of his reign, having succeeded his father, Alexander II, who had been killed by bomb-wielding assassins. In 1885, Alexander sought an Easter gift to surprise and delight his wife Maria Feodorovna, who had spent her early years as a Danish princess before leaving Copenhagen to marry him and become a Russian empress. He turned to Peter Carl Fabergé, a master goldsmith who had taken over his father’s House of Fabergé jewelry business in 1882.
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[@mattjones5987]

For me it's not the extravagance but the artwork. The fine details of metalworking capped by gemstones, and especially the pieces with moving parts, should impress everyone

[@Pepsi_Please]

One day on a whim, I popped into a museum in San Francisco. To my shock and surprise a Faberge collection was being displayed. To actually see them in person. I'll never forget the feeling of my breath catching in my throat and suddenly being covered in goosebumps at first sight. An experience of a lifetime. No photo or video could ever do justice to their beauty.

[@AndrewPidor]

hello Dawn thank you so much for dropping by, I just like to ask, Which egg was it?

[@tonib.3016]

Oh my...I may have seen the same collection. Was there a Monet exhibit going on as well...also some Tiffany pieces.

[@reneekogut]

I remember seeing the Faberge exhibit in San Francisco as well in 1997. As I remember, the exhibit traveled to only 3 cities that year: San Francisco, New Orleans and Detroit.

[@tonib.3016]

@Renata Kogut oh my gosh thanks for the info...I couldn't remember the date for the life of me...I was 27 when I saw the exhibit. A lifetime ago to me lol!!! Back when I was slim and trim and pretty 😂😂😂😂

[@annemariavonroith4268]

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[@jakemoeller7850]

W O W.....the "Winter Easter Egg" is stunning! They were such talented craftspersons who worked on this piece.

[@andrealuisecandido1154]

only recieve isnT enough

[@kachi2782]

Can you imagine that they owned all 70 of them. How wonderful would that be to see them all together again. I doubt a single one was ever broken. This is not the kind of thing you crack to make an omelette.

[@colleennobbs7218]

The final comments about the Romanovs are unnecessary. The artwork in these eggs shows a craft that is breathtaking. Leave it at that.

[@elenagisa1318]

All eggs are beautiful, but the Winter Egg is breath taking !

[@AndrewPidor]

Really i should have put the winter egg as first

[@elenagisa1318]

After watching your video I went and research the woman Alma Phil that made the Winter Egg, she was extremely talented but couldn't find much info on her and her life.

[@nugetyyy]

@@elenagisa1318 I dont know if you are still interested but there is a short doku about her on the v&a museums channel about her !!

[@ShanicornBeauty]

Wow, these Faberge pieces are all breathtaking in their craftsmanship and beauty. 😍

[@AndrewPidor]

they really are!!!!!

[@ShanicornBeauty]

@Scandinavian Beast Steal?!! Can't you just buy it, please? 😁

[@kellykidm5337]

@Scandinavian Beast ha ha ha you are a funny thief, you steal it and then give it to me?

[@AndrewPidor]

Few people would say these objects are not that special, they can be replicated at any time using modern techniques. True it can and they can mass produce it actually. But what makes these objects special is not the materials that make them, it is the skill and the craftsmanship with great detailing without using the modern computers of today and providence. An example is the rock crystal, it takes years just to perfect it, a simple crack on the crystal means they have to discard it and start all over again until they get that perfect egg size transparent crystal. during that time, it takes months to years just to finish that clear rock crystal to produce. So yeah, try replicating it today! if you have enough patience, time, effort, and craftsmanship.

[@krisushi1]

That's what I admire the most about these eggs is the fine craftsmanship that goes into designing and creating such spectacul specimens. I weep for the talents that have faded throughout the ages. We travel the world to view such creations both large and small but don't think to carry these crafts on. I believe the arts to be of great importance and something we don't want to ever loose the ability to create. It seems that no-one wants to put in the time, effort nor have the patience or the skills to craft wonders such as these. How right you are.

[@jhadguevarra66]

Andrew Pidor hi tio

[@AndrewPidor]

Hello Jhad 😅, thank you for dropping by.

[@psychicoutlawchanel7430]

I so agree with you here Andrew. There can never be mass producing of these eggs...with what, recycled plastics lol? I love the job Joan Rivers did on reproducing some of them but they pale in comparison as lovely as they are. Oh for the old days of true design and flawless craftsmanship!

[@TheFineLine920]

@@psychicoutlawchanel7430 Joan Rivers????

[@micmc7725]

Thank you for posting this, I never grow tired of seeing these amazing works of art. My sister always knew where to find me at the NOMA. She literally would spend the entire day roaming the museum only to step into the Faberge Room to find me still standing transfixed in front of the faberge pieces. I simply walked from one display case to the next and lost myself in the sight. It has been years since I visited. I have not been back since hurricane Katrina. The wonderful part of my visits was that a great deal of the time I was completely alone in the room with the collection and was able to view them in total uninterrupted silence. It was absolute bliss.

[@juliehanns802]

The craftsmanship involved in making these is phenomenal and, in my opinion, is what makes them priceless.

[@louiseskip3488]

Julie Hanns exactly spot on. I think I'm doing good if I can dye a boiled egg for easter.

[@nancyhammons3594]

My personal favorite is the pink with lilies of the valley. These eggs are the most beautiful works of art ever created.

[@joelex7966]

Armand Hammer was one of those exotic capitalists who embraced communism.. in other words, wealth for me and communism for thee. Never ceases to amaze me how people like him want to spread communism but never personally give up their wealth.

[@DragosDomnara]

that Winter Egg, I just expect it to melt at some point with how realistic it is. It's stunning

[@psychicoutlawchanel7430]

The Winter Egg is my favori...no the Peacock Egg...no the Coronation Egg...just incredible! The attention to detail is mind-boggling. All so beyond beautiful. And the stories that go along with each egg are amazing. I want them all at the same time I want them all back in Russia where they belong, with the Tzar's family of course. Then I could criticize their wealth, I can't do that now. Thank you Andrew, so fabulous I shared it on twitter.

[@krisushi1]

If only the missing were found and then the entire collection was together again! But as long as they are passed from billionaire to billionaire without ever offering them to the Russians to purchase, this will never happen. As stunning as these beauties are and making such perfect gifts, the Romanovs had to know of the starving people all around them and how inappropriate these extravaganzas were. I do wish they had just exiled the family instead of the terrible end they all endured.

[@AndrewPidor]

Hello there, I am glad you like it, even though you saw some stories already about the eggs of the Romanov. made my day when you mentioned that you would like to criticize their wealth. The Romanovs was the richest family at that time.

[@constancekrischan9967]

Well if the Tsar’s cousin in England had granted them asylum like they asked..... one can only speculate how different things would have been.

[@AndrewPidor]

@@constancekrischan9967 Yes! so True.

[@dorisdaumann5914]

@@AndrewPidor So true indeed - but just let me say I've got tears in my eyes when the winter egg popped up in your video !! It's so beautiful, so magical, so precious - the idea of the crystal is so simple and real - and the flower - surprise inside is so lovely !! Great picture - I really would like to see it originally ... I am too sick and handicapped to travel - but thank you for this video of dreams, Andrew !!! From Germany with love !! 💐

[@user-ke8st8jc1v]

Those were Real jewelers ,unbelievable designers and artists

[@Wi-Fi-El]

A few years ago i made a wooden egg modeled after the Faberge eggs and gave it to my mother for mother's day. It's enameled and has gilded filigree, with a hollow interior that originally held a gemstone elephant, but now holds my mother's jewelry

[@sierrafowler7598]

These eggs are beautiful. I can only imagine how much time and energy that went into making these pieces of art

[@joansmith3296]

I am one of those people who LUST after these beautiful works of art. No painting, no sculpture affects me as much as the fragil beautiful pieces. Just looking at photos of the, amazes me. Thanks for this video.

[@AndrewPidor]

Hello there Joan, thank you so much for dropping by 🤗

[@romanavolny1040]

If the Queen can be rich, why not the Romanovs. I don't hold it against them at all. They were murdered in cold blood by the blood thirsty Communists. May their souls rest in eternal peace.

[@AndrewPidor]

Agreed

[@sisibilio]

Totally agree. Carrying a lavish lifestyle thanks to the suffering and subjugation of millions of people was their absolute godgiven prerrogative.

[@djalice]

I saw most of these eggs and many other pieces at the magnificent Fabergé exhibition at The V&A Museum in 2021/22. The last room contained the Royal eggs. It was breathtaking to see them all in one place. It was so overwhelming I had to visit many more times before it closed in May.

[@AndrewPidor]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ruthpidor7748]

These Faberge eggs presented are all magical, historical, unique, exquisite, priceless ...what a craftmanship!

[@AndrewPidor]

Thank you ma

[@Igneous773]

Ruth Pidor /Nicely articulated.

[@jedijournal9159]

Im having a beauty overload looking at these beautiful works of art. Thank goodness im going to make my own diy fabrege eggs instead of buying one.

[@timcorner2821]

It may have been extreme extravagance but in a way I am thankful for it. I just love the intricate design and unsurpassed workmanship that was achieved. That mechanized Peacock was brilliant and I never saw that egg before. Thanks for showing this video.

[@AndrewPidor]

I totally agree!

[@ОльгаЮрко-ч4е]

Удивительные произведения- яйца Фаберьжье... Мастерство и фантазии воплощения достойны уважения и поклонения перед мастерами уникального искусства... БЛАГОДАРЮ автора...видио.

[@dorisdaumann5914]

The Fabergé eggs are wonderful - Fabergé himself had been a true artist !! We might be in danger today to think Zar Nikolaus didn't know where to throw his money - but these eggs show how a jewelry maker can work if he or she isn't limited financial ... Every egg is a special and unique piece of ideas and precious materials. Thank you for this video !!

[@AndrewPidor]

Hi there Doris, long time i didn't see you on the comment board, I am glad you like the video. Hope your doing time and take care always.

[@dougroberts9821]

@@AndrewPidor doing time? As in, she’s in prison? 🤔😳😊

[@keithdanvers-colquhoun]

Carl Faberge had been blessed with a wonderful skill, which was indicative in his exquisite jewellery, especially the Easter Eggs. Wonderful video, thank you.

[@AndrewPidor]

We agree!

[@gracaramalheiro4934]

@@AndrewPidor é uma maravilha que se perpétuo ao longo dos séculos,pela sua beleza pelo seu trabalho e pela sua estrutura inigualável. Parabéns Um dia se me fosse possivel adorava visitar o vosso Museu obrigada pelas vossas maravilhas. Cumprimentos.

[@kathleensauerbrei5199]

It is important to note that while they were done under the house of Faberge, each egg was designed by individuals who worked for Mr. Faberge and his jewellers house. And each egg identified also denotes the individual who designed it.

[@susanbrown2909]

A decent voice over for once...I love faberge. I hope to own a piece some day . Well presented..with clear information. I like the rose trellis egg and the bunny in a egg ,not shown though.

[@AndrewPidor]

Hello here Susan, hi, I really liked your comment, thank you for enduring the other video with the voice 😅

[@Penguin_of_Death]

@@AndrewPidor Apart from mispronunciation of 'oligarchs' - it's 'arks', not 'arches'

[@the.truth.seeker404]

I never seen something so beautiful! I think this is the most beautiful and delicate art ever produced by art craft! Just brilliant! Mr. Farbege had a marvelous gift.

[@dannygreen5477]

The craftmanship is amazing to say the least.

[@shirleymoore1596]

Anyone who has had the honor of viewing these masterpieces that belonged to the Imperial Romanov family is so very fortunate. If only I could view them in person I would feel so privileged, especially the eggs that were given to Empress Alexandra by Tsar Nicholas II.

[@constancekrischan9967]

This video is one of the most informative Fabergé egg videos I’ve seen!

[@AndrewPidor]

🤗😉 ah, that is so good to hear..

[@lorraineharris243]

Thank you for your clear well paced narration & the knowledgeable descriptions of these stunning items, thank you, 👍❤

[@AndrewPidor]

You are so welcome!

[@tammywade3649]

Oooo.... that winter egg is fabulous!!! Thanks for sharing Andrew

[@katalinjuhasz641]

MEGVETTE ARAB OLAJ MILLIÁRDOS, NEM IS ÉRTHETI AZ EU KULTURÁT, DE VAN PÉNZE 60 MILLIO DOLLÁR, AMI CSAK PAPIR, SOK 0000 , DE AZ A MUNKA ÉS ESZMEISÉG AMIT JELENTETT A TÉLI TOJÁS, A NAGY OROSZ TÉL....DINASZTIA TRAGÉDIÁJA....

[@salem484848]

It would be amazing to see the whole collection together to remember the reason for the eggs' creation and commemorate the astounding craftsmanship on display in each creation. It is unfortunate that the like will never be seen again.

[@dianesylvester156]

I just want to tell you how much I enjoy your channel. You do so much research, which makes all these treasures even more fascinating. Thank you all the work you do to produce these videos, and for sharing your passion with us. Please keep them coming!

[@AndrewPidor]

Hello there Diane, ah touches my heart, thank you so much for the warm comment. God Bless you always 🤗

[@babesdoce7719]

Russia should buy back all those beautiful faberge eggs and put in museum for the public to see and enjoy.

[@AndrewPidor]

Yes I guess they should...

[@katalinjuhasz641]

CSAK IS OROSZOKAT ILLETI, NEM A VILÁG MILLIOMOSAIT...

[@mediocremaiden8883]

Most of them are in Museums but not for sell. Lenin sold the eggs to finance yet another Revolution. The 12 or so Imperial Romanov Eggs legally belong to Paris, and America

[@janined5784]

Why? Putin would just steal them for himself! They are safer scattered to the four corners of this earth and kept safe.

[@DanielJamesEgan]

I don't know if they have the cash.

[@justsmashing4628]

In Cape Town in 1998, I saw a sign for a Faberge egg exhibition. My girlfriend and I went into the building and found it. A room, with one 20 year old blond, NO security whatsoever, no locks, cameras, nothing…and more than 50 faberge eggs on open display…it would’ve been the easiest heist in history if I’d been criminally minded…which only occurred to me years later 🙄

[@AndrewPidor]

😅

[@rayannehorne3468]

Thanks for caring Dave Seavey, I needed it. Your friend forevermore, ❤Lucia ❤

[@manctube2024]

What makes these Faberge eggs special, is the Romanov family and Faberge himself.

[@rosavito1]

Exquisite doesn't begin to cover the breathtaking craftsmanship.

[@charleskimson2288]

Many of these eggs are just gorgeous. I knew of them but never knew just how sentimental and thoughtful of gifts they were.

[@addd1764]

The best short video about Faberge Egg 🥚 Thanks Andrew Pidor for sharing all the best 🥂

[@AndrewPidor]

Your so much welcome i am glad you enjoyed it, stay tune for the next video, the jewels of the maharaja of India

[@addd1764]

Andrew Pidor wonderful.. cant wait to see the video we all know India Maharajas have the most magnificent Jewellery in the world 💎

[@AndrewPidor]

@@addd1764 still studying for the script. it will take time but I hope your willing to wait.

[@sandra-pk7tk]

Amazing how people last time are very talented w their craftsmanship and everything I loved it.

[@AndrewPidor]

Hello there Cassandra thank you so much for dropping by.

[@sandra-pk7tk]

Andrew Pidor loved it! ❤️

[@craigdavidson4845]

I never really paid attention to the Fabrege eggs but after this video....each one is a special master piece...once of a kind..I need them ALL !

[@AndrewPidor]

Yes they are 😊

[@НадеждаКротова-м2ч]

Спасибо большое за видео с демонстрацией яиц.выполненных выдающимся фаберже.я и представить себе не могла.насколько эти изделия уникально ценны и вызывают удивление и восхищение филигранным и талантливым изготовлением таких изумительных изделий.настоящие и роскошные шедевры.особо хочется выделить яхту царя николая второго.помещенную внутрь яйца.целый дворец в гатчине.выполненный точно в миниатюре.размещенный.опять же.как дивный сюрприз.внутри яйца.экипаж для царской семьи.а также яйцо со значимыми для николая второго событиями в связи с его пятидесятилетием в 1911 году.прекрасна такжн мозаика с использованием более тысячи драгоценных камней.такие изделия стоят десятки миллионов долларов.изумительно.сказочно красиво и восхитительно.это высокое искусство.Спасибо.

[@НадеждаКротова-м2ч]

Хочется добавить.что такие изделия.как знаменитые яйца фаберже.являются настоящими шедеврами.на них хочется долго любоваться.открываешь створки.а там неожиданный.более.чем приятный.неправдоподобной красоты дивный сюрприз.преклоняюсь перед таким большим талантом.Спасибо.

[@AndrewPidor]

Я действительно счастлив, что смог улыбнуться тебе и сделал тебя счастливым. Творения Фаберже были удивительным шедевром, который нужно поставить в центр внимания. Лишь немногие знают его работы, поэтому я создал эти фильмы. Я просто рад, что тебе понравилось. Огромное спасибо.

[@makeitcount179]

Spectacular craftsmanship.

[@MankindFails]

8:48 This one looks like something you'd find on Galadriel's table. It really is magical. These were also national treasures. A bit like paintings. Something to show the grandeur of your empire. Quatar guy has all the money in the world but he cannot make one of those. Only the Russia of the Tsars could.

[@driprubies2464]

The winter egg is absolutely stunning!

[@MsCristyn83]

Thank you very much! This video was really interesting. Beautiful eggs. I can't even pick a favorite. Each is wonderful.

[@AndrewPidor]

Hello there, 🤗👋🏼 thank you so much for dropping by, i am just glad you enjoyed it.

[@leobewley375]

They are all amazing but WOW that winter egg makes my brain hurt. How in the hell was that achieved?

[@AndrewPidor]

So so true, remember the rock crystal is so delicate but the intricacy of the art was astonishing and by the way, there were no machines at that time, it was all carve by hands.

[@lesliechristensen6974]

I once had a Faberge egg pendant that was very old. It was very pretty...in green, with a gold cross on it. It was a gift.

[@sandragruhle6288]

Several decades ago, some of the Faberge eggs were on display in an art museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. One (or maybe two?) was stolen, and the case remained unsolved. I don’t recall the circumstances, but the thief was finally caught, after driving around for months (years?) with the hot merchandise wrapped in oily rags in the trunk of his car. The item was recovered. As a further note, wasn’t there supposed to be a large diamond hung from the interior roof of the Coronation Egg?

[@micheleconner5083]

The craftsmanship required to make the tiny treasures inside those eggs is amazing! The eggs weren't that large,and the trains,carriages,and other items inside were smaller, and they actually worked! It's so sad that there aren't craftsmen today that can do this. I suppose there are some,but it wouldn't be profitable for them. Such a sad,lost art.

[@lilray7210]

Wow, these eggs 🥚 are exquisite. It's a lot of detail that goes into making one of these. I see why there so expensive. Wow

[@AndrewPidor]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@carmennunnally9847]

That was a work of art. The details are marvelous. The skills to detail and beauty is beyond your imagination

[@AndrewPidor]

Thank you very much!

[@AndrewPidor]

Thank you very much!

[@gabrielleschmidt1435]

Awesome presentation! I've seen the Faberge collection twice, once in Munich, Germany and again in Richmond, Virginia. The collection in Munich included Jewelry, utensils, dining supplies etc. It was amazing! The show in Virginia was only the eggs. Both were Beautiful! I knew a lot about Faberge before these times as I was teaching egg decorating classes at the time, and made it a part of my class. Love this video!😻

[@AndrewPidor]

Thank you Gabrielle

[@cindybogart6062]

I love these Faberge eggs. I think the peacock egg is my favorite it’s hard to decide because everyone is so lovely❣️. Breathtaking, everyone. Thanks for this wonderful documentary. It was great!!

[@beru58]

I saw some of these many years ago in Stockholm. The Winter Egg by Alma Pihl's design is my absolute favourite. Emanuel Nobel had some similar (frosty window) pieces made for him before the Csar got his. Alma Pihl later on worked as an art teacher in Finland.

[@salomesharp9913]

I get very impressed with the stories I am loving the stories of faberge eggs...

[@hadotonini1189]

Those eggs are very exquisite and magnificent. It's such a delight to discover this video. Thank you.

[@AndrewPidor]

Your so much welcome i am glad you enjoyed it, stay tune for the next video, the jewels of the maharaja of India

[@sonjasmilovic3151]

Beautiful presentation of great art and history !

[@sitcomsTV]

Yeah, but they are BEAUTIFUL!!!! What a craftsmanship.

[@neilhorner9197]

Such an interesting video to watch. The Faberge Eggs are just breath taking.

[@salomesharp9913]

I love watching the video again and again.....to understand better....

[@charlesmcdermott6139]

I used to like visiting the Forbes Museum in Manhattan where he exhibited his many eggs. They were magnificent. I think that Forbes either loaned , gave , or sold them back to Russia.

[@AndrewPidor]

Yup! True some of them were sold back to Russia for over $100 million

[@salomesharp9913]

I am loving the stories of faberge I in joy it very much...

[@tsilver3204]

That Emerald knecklace is stunning 😊😊

[@mikepoteet1443]

I wish I had one.

[@marcianneaikau8776]

Beautiful craft! Awesome tradition of the creative expression of love, so intricate, so amazing! Thank you for sharing knowledge of the Russian culture!

[@MFO6]

Great video!!! I love that you showed the movement of the eggs!

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

I've always been fascinated by them, it would be a huge thrill to be able to hold one and gaze at it closely.

[@MsDana-mo9fp]

I have two Faberge eggs! One has a beautiful Nativity Scene! The beautiful jewels are amazing.

[@salomesharp9913]

I love watching your your vedio very interesting and I love the history pof faberge eggs....

[@krisushi1]

That was so amazing to watch Andrew and put together magnificently! I adore the workmanship and the designs Faberge and his team came up with. I've always loved the simplicity of the White Egg with the hen inside but they just became so grand that it's hard to ever choose just one. The Portrait Egg is incredible due to such fine artworks painted on such tiny panels. The Winter Egg is another stunner as is the Peacock Egg with the mechanical peacock. Like you've stated at the end, it is hard to fathom how out of touch the Romanovs were having such extravagant gifts made up whilst so many were starving. It would be nice if Russia was given the chance to buy them back whenever someone wants to sell one. Imagine having them all together! I often wonder if the three that are lost are truly lost or whether their location and owner has remained secret? I loved how you finished off the end, so proud. Hope you're holding up okay and getting some time to rest. Winter is not far away for us so we are just entering our flu season. Only time will tell. Keep safe, Kris 🇦🇺

[@AndrewPidor]

True, the problem with the Monarchy at time was the notion of divine grace the throne was given to them by God. They were educated in such a manner that they where blinded by the truth. The truth about their people’s condition.

[@AndrewPidor]

Remember the third imperial egg, that man was about the melt the egg just to get enough gold from it, luckily he goggled that figurine, and lo and behold it was one of the missing Faberge egg, eventually he earned millions out of it. It was truly an amazing find 🤗

[@krisushi1]

@@AndrewPidor That's the same reason that the Japanese were bombed during WW2 as they believed their Emperor to be divine and god-like. Even after the first bomb was dropped they refused to surrender as that is how much they believed in their Emperor and the Allies even had to convince them after the second bomb was dropped. As you said, blinded. You know that all through my years growing up, I never looked up to anyone as being greater than myself, most especially celebrities and royalty. I have always felt we are all the same with some getting lucky to have talents that put them in the public eye therefore making them rich and others then put them on pedestals. I just don't understand that but maybe I think differently from others. I find that everyday people have just as interesting stories to tell of their lives and I'm more interested in them.

[@krisushi1]

@@AndrewPidor I often wonder about the missing eggs. This one, that you referenced, turned up so there is always hope for the others. What concerns me though is if someone has them and want to enjoy them secretly without the world knowing, I think that's unfair. At least give us hope that they still exist. How close that egg came to being melted! Thank goodness for Google!

[@AndrewPidor]

Yes, true, everyone is special and everyone has a story to tell. What makes us unique as a human being is our differences not all human are a like but we can liked the same thing. 🤗

[@elianamackley734]

Art is not unjustified. It is the reflexion of our souls. It is always justified.

[@elainemcdonald1463]

Wonderful video, I find it hard to pick a favourite but I do like the mosaic egg-primarily because of the cameo portrait of the children🇮🇪😊 thank you for the video

[@AndrewPidor]

good pick, the mosiac egg is made of platinum that is hand cut to create a mesh, then all the gems are put on the mesh. It is an amazing creation, even in todays standard, to create a mesh out of platinum in perfect square.

[@teresayates8274]

The peacock egg is my favorite! Always loved that one❤️

[@AndrewPidor]

Good choice!

[@f.d.5952]

You are my favorite jewellery reviewer! I like how much effort you put in your research. As well as how you explain the historical context and how it is special in terms of craftsmanship . Your end statement is very true! Well edited impressionof the Romanov lifestyle . All great work 👏

[@AndrewPidor]

Wow, thank you!

[@shewolfsiren]

Wouldn’t it be something if all the museums and private collectors who have Imperial Eggs willing lent them to a super-duper once-in-generation (if not once in a lifetime) display? ALL the Fabrege eggs together again, if only for a little while (a few months to just one year)!

[@AndrewPidor]

Omg 😱 it would be marvelous!!!!

[@katalinjuhasz641]

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[@kei4947]

My favorite is the Lily of the Valley. Stunning

[@PC-lu3zf]

I saw some today at V&A I saw the Hen egg. I saw the lovely Mosaic egg too. The Tzar was very extravagant.

[@remyasmar418]

It is mind boggling to know that the whole Faberge collection of eggs would have an estimated worth of well over $1 billion dollars USD today !!

[@9daywonda]

Truly microscopic masterpieces.

[@robinhumphrey2692]

Wow! Spectacular! Thanks , Andrew!!!

[@wendypalmer4404]

Peter Carl Faberge was a genius

[@AndrewPidor]

He was 🤗

[@johnnycarter4981]

The coronation egg is the nicest ( to me anyways)the colors are on point, carl fabrege is a SAVAGE at craftsmanship and being meticulous.

[@Cinderella227]

Thank you for sharing. I collect faberge eggs. They’re an exquisite work of art. 👍🏻

[@AndrewPidor]

They really are

[@jannybloemers9508]

I have read about is,very beautiful video of the romanovs familie and faberge,thank you janny,

[@sgsmozart]

I saw a wonderful exhibit of the Imperial Eggs at the Bellagio Hotel Fine Art Museum in Las Vegas about 15 years ago. I doubt I will ever see them again..just extraordinary!

[@erikasauder3757]

Incredible art, skills, beauty and tragedy! Enjoyed the video and narrator, thank you!

[@ProudKansan08]

I absolutely love Faberge eggs. Wish I could afford even the reproductions. For a while when I was working, I splurged on Joan River's eggs. I have 4 of them that I put aside for "one of these days", and I would put them out now, but I don't really trust the new neighborhood I had to move into when my husband died, and I had to sell our house. Some dodgy people moved next door and and we can't put out our best on display, so my reproduction Faberge eggs are put away in storage. I wish I could have all the eggs. They are so beautiful.

[@blorac9869]

Thank you very much! Excellent, much appreciated!

[@AndrewPidor]

Well hello there Carol, it’s seems you had been enjoying watching all my videos 🤗, thank you so much, i know my videos are not that professionally made, but i am getting there.

[@timinthesun]

thank you andrew, such important history. very touching.

[@AndrewPidor]

Thank you Tim

[@constancekrischan9967]

OMG I absolutely loved this video! You knew I would! Bravo! You had to put a lot of your time into this one. My favorite, I think, is “The Equestrian egg!” But they all are fabulous! I’d love to go to the kremlin and St. Petersburg to view the entire Romanov collection, what’s left of it!

[@krisushi1]

I thought of you straight away when I saw the title. I'm sure this has made your day. It's such ashame when collections are broken up due to Wars and Revolutions. Just look at the poor Amber Room. I suppose this is what occurs when people run riot looting whatever they can while not realising the significance of the items they are taking and separating. I do regret the decision that was made to murder the family instead of letting them go into exile. Maybe you can add going to Russia to your Bucket List and see the land of your ancestors whilst viewing the Romanov Collection as well as the re-creation of the Amber Room. I really wish that more people would be as creative as they were in the past before all these skills are completely lost.

[@AndrewPidor]

😅, i knew you would love these, you have been patiently waiting for it. I made the video because in several messages that you post. It was always Fabergé and the craftsmanship that they have. I am just glad that it made your day. 🤗

[@AndrewPidor]

Yeah the amber room. Oh how i wish i could see that..even thought it is no longer the original one. But still would love to gazed my eyes on it.

[@krisushi1]

@@AndrewPidor But how incredible that they were able to recreate it! Lucky they still had the skill to do it too. Well, you're alot closer than I am so I'm sure you'll get to see it before me. You'll deserve a good rest and holiday after this pandemic finally eases. There's an idea for another video, top ten lost treasures?

[@AndrewPidor]

@@krisushi1 hmmmm that is a very nice idea actually, the lost treasure. hmmm i like it.

[@charlesvanderhoog7056]

Thank you very much for this informative video. I greatly enjoyed it.

[@AndrewPidor]

It is a pleasure sir and thank so much for dropping by.

[@NO_NAME_722]

Спасибо за Ваш труд. Очень приятно, что Вы рассказываете о России .Эти яйца наша гордость,с печальной историей Мы все здесь надеемся,что нам удастся вернуть потерянные сокровища.

[@constancekrischan9967]

Can translate to English please?!

[@AndrewPidor]

this is the translation "Thank you for your work. It is very pleasant that you talk about Russia. These eggs are our pride, with a sad history. We all here hope that we will be able to recover the lost treasures."

[@AndrewPidor]

Добро пожаловать, у России богатая история, и мир должен кое-что из России

[@constancekrischan9967]

Thank you for translation! I have a CD of Russian speaking I listen to when asleep, supposed to help me learn to speak Russian.

[@constancekrischan9967]

It took me over an hour to stop crying, get over the awe I was feeling and formulate a response. Speechless isn’t the word, more like dumbfounded, maybe, I don’t know! I’d like to say I’d been “Pidor’d”!!!

[@barbaraflores3506]

Absolutley, beautiful. The artistry of the egg's, is equsite! Masterpieces in every way. Wish I could see some, in person. Your video here, is wonderful, as well. Thank you so much, for sharing it. A great part of world history, as well.

[@AndrewPidor]

Wow, thank you!

[@juliamaccarone8423]

There are several on display in the U. S. On a whirlwind weekend, I was able to see several. Start in Richmond, VA at the Virginia Museum (they have FIVE!) and end at Hillwood Estate in Washington, DC. It was the home of Marjorie Merriweather Post, who picked up a couple, along with other fabulous works onf art from Russia's Golden Era when her husband was the US Ambassador to the Soviet Union. You will never regret it- they are far more impressive in person!

[@farzanadarsot3516]

Breathtaking... superb craftsmanship... truly awesome unlike anything I have seen or will ever see, beauty unmatched😍🥰😘

[@AndrewPidor]

there are amazing aren't they

[@dimetime35c]

If I had unlimited money I'd do this for my girlfriend. I know people say it's not about money in a relationship and that small things are more important. I just feel like she deserves the world and i want her to know how special she is to me.

[@geoff4383]

Make her something for her with your own hands to show how special she is to you.

[@jeri8853]

Stunning!!! Thank you for the glimpse of this incredible history! 💕

[@AndrewPidor]

Your welcome Jeri

[@PrincessOrina]

Nice vid! Love it. Keep it up.

[@AndrewPidor]

Thank you cess 🤗

[@NixieVale]

Be still the beating heart... it's impossible to choose a favourite, so eeny meeny miny mo it is

[@AndrewPidor]

take your time, it will not go away. ehehhe

[@constancekrischan9967]

Lol like I said, they are all fabulous! Ah, yes, the amber room. I can imagine the golden glow from the room as it reflects and refracts light. What a splendid sight! I also wish the Tsar and prince’s jewel encrusted swords could be found and displayed. A lot of pieces were taken by the Tsar and hidden somewhere along the route of the trans Siberian railway. One of the great hidden treasures of the world!