Gemstone Eggs

Man has been carving stone materials since prehistoric times. In fact a prehistoric time period, believed to have begun somewhere around 2.5 million years ago, is known as the Stone Age because man learned to use stones to make their tools and weapons. I do not know when the first gemstone egg carvings were done. I do know that throughout time the egg shape has symbolized birth, spring, and new beginnings. Many religions view the egg as a symbol of growth, protection and resurrection. Rituals often use the egg to promote fertility. Clay eggs have been found in prehistoric graves and the Ancient Romans began the tradition of decorating eggs to celebrate the vernal equinox, also known as the spring equinox or the first day of spring. It was a time of renewed hope for people who had made it through a difficult winter. And of course the egg is an important part of spring and Easter. Who hasn't dyed Easter Eggs? Will if you have fond memories of dyeing colorful eggs-you will love our gemstone eggs!

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Perhaps the most famous decorator eggs are the Fabregé eggs. These were thousands of jeweled eggs made by the House of Fabergé from 1885 through 1917. The eggs were made of stone or gold and other precious metals and decorated with enamel and gemstones.

Gemstone eggs are handcrafted from many different gemstone materials. Gemstone eggs come in sizes from very small, 1/2 inch, to very large, 6 inches or more! Some gemstone eggs have open pockets of crystals. Today many people collect gemstone eggs. Start a collection of your own or give them as a gift.