Fabergé x Regent Seven Seas Cruises Egg Objet Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Fabergé have announced a special collaboration to create an eye-catching addition for the line’s latest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur, which sets sail in NOV2023. The bespoke design for a hand-crafted Fabergé x Regent Seven Seas Cruises Egg Objet will anchor the ship’s new art collection and becomes the first Fabergé Egg Objet to reside permanently at sea. According to Regent, the design captures the essence of the powerful natural elements of the sea. This partnership extends to the creation of two exclusive ‘Spotlight Voyages’ which will immerse guests and art enthusiasts into the world of Fabergé and provide exclusive access to Fabergé experiences and experts onboard these sailings. In addition to already existing work by such artists as Picasso, Miró and Chagall, the Fabergé x Regent Seven Seas Cruises Egg Objet, titled ‘Journey in Jewels’, will debut on Seven Seas Grandeur’s fine art collection. Conjuring up visions of epic voyages on the water, the egg’s three-tiered base is a gentle cascading waterfall of ocean greens and subtle turquoise, while its outer shell’s soothing deep blue waves become lighter, before breaking into a sea spray of pearls.
Exterior features of the egg objet design include a ground-breaking ombre enamel shell; this is the very first time that Fabergé has applied this intricate enameling technique to an egg, marking this a milestone moment for the company. Enameling is an incredibly technical skill, which is made even more challenging with egg objets due to the added complexity of applying the enamel to a curved surface. The outer egg ‘shell’ is comprised of seven blades, representing the seven seas, which will unfurl to reveal a surprise hidden inside, details of which are being kept as a closely guarded secret until Seven Seas Grandeur is christened in 2023. Journey in Jewels will stand at approximately 18cm tall, with a three-tiered base which hides the movement of the egg’s opening mechanism - the first time that Fabergé has hidden the movement in this way. Designed by Fabergé’s Head of Design, Liisa Tallgren, Journey in Jewels is being entirely hand-crafted by one of Fabergé’s appointed Workmasters, and a dedicated team of artisans based in south-east England. From conception to crafting, the egg will have taken 24 months to complete come NOV2023 when it will be specially housed, pride of place in Seven Seas Grandeur’s atrium. For more information, please visit www.RSSC.com/faberge
