Fabergé has unveiled its new Fabergé x 007 capsule, a collaboration with the iconic film franchise James Bond.
The debut Fabergé x 007 capsule collection is inspired by the James Bond film Octopussy (1983) and includes a hand-crafted limited-edition egg object, and special edition egg surprise locket.
The news follows the initial partnership announcement in 2022 that revealed the forthcoming one-of-a-kind Fabergé x 007 Egg Objet.
Designed by Fabergé head of design, Liisa Tallgren, and overseen by Fabergé creative director, Josina von dem Bussche-Kessell, the design of these pieces is a “symphony of past, present and future, with nods to the legendary Octopussy film”.
The hand-crafted Fabergé x 007 Limited Edition Octopussy Egg Objet is limited to just 50 numbered pieces and stands at 8.4cm tall, crafted from 18k yellow gold and hand-painted with a green enamel, carefully selected for its similarity to the enamel used on the Fabergé egg featured in the film Octopussy.
The egg also features a combination of Fabergé’s signature guilloché, accompanied by an “intricate” artwork of engraved octopus tentacles which mysteriously wrap around the egg. The intricate tentacles add depth and intrigue by displaying minute details.
The egg is mounted on a stand which is reminiscent of that featured on the Fabergé egg from the film, set with white diamonds and blue sapphires.
Fabergé said: “It was “perfectly fitting” that the debut collection takes inspiration from the iconic Octopussy (1983), which featured a plot line centred around an elaborate Fabergé egg heist. The application is a highly skilled technique which takes absolute precision and patience, and is so complex that one week’s work is reserved for this alone.”