Fabergé , the world’s most iconic artist jeweller, launches the Colours of Love Eggsistence Watch collection in celebration of September’s ‘Sapphire Month’. Inspired by the symbol most synonymous with the Maison – the egg – these playful, contemporary jewellery watches join the Colours of Love collection, which is inspired by the Maison’s motto of ‘A Life in Colour’. The collection celebrates coloured gemstones, artistic ingenuity and exceptional craftsmanship.
The egg takes centre stage in this new watch collection, inspiring the shape of the oval watch case, which has been developed and perfected in partnership with a team in Switzerland over the last two years. A vibrant array of sapphires is introduced to add a burst of colour, with orange, pink and yellow sapphire watch cases to choose from, alongside beautiful multicoloured gem versions. The 18k rose gold and multicoloured gemstone edition of the watch has been shortlisted for Le Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) in the Ladies’ category.
Fabergé ‘s longstanding love affair with eggs began in 1885, when the first Imperial Egg – the ‘Hen Egg’ – was commissioned by the Romanov family, and it continues to this day through the Maison’s iconic collections. The egg is universally considered a symbol of new life, fertility and good luck, and thought to bestow tranquillity and wellbeing.
The beauty of sapphires – long associated with royalty and romance and said to symbolise fidelity and the soul – is celebrated in these new watches. This regal gemstone is among the most durable naturally occurring elements in the world, which makes it a perfect choice for these creations, designed for everyday wear. Throughout history, many cultures have attributed mystical powers to sapphires and have ascribed to the belief that they bring truth, peace and good health. While many often think of blue when conjuring up visions of this precious gem, sapphires naturally form in a kaleidoscope of colours.
These multicoloured gems are celebrated in this collection, set around the egg-shaped bezel of five editions of Colours of Love Eggsistence watches. Each watch comes with a complementary strap which has been designed to be easily removed and interchanged; customers can purchase additional straps to allow the wearer to mix and match colours for a more personalised look. The straps are created from calf leather and are available in a wide range of colours.
