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The tradition of painting eggs for Easter has existed in Russia since ancient times. Of course, the Royal Family follows this tradition, too. Alexander III decided to bring something new to this custom and came up with a very interesting surprise for his wife — a jewelry egg. There was a small chicken in this egg, covered in enamel, and inside the chicken, there was another gift — a ruby necklace and the crown. The Empress loved the present so much, her husband continued to give her a new egg every Easter. His son also continued the tradition. Gustav Fabergé was the artist who created all of the eggs. As the tradition became more popular these eggs were also created for other members of the royal family, even for those from other countries.
