Large Crystal Egg Limoges Box with 18K Gold Ring

Known as the Crystal Egg, this large porcelain egg is circled by an encrusted ring of 18 karat gold, a detail that catches the light from any angle. It is a Limoges box made in Limoges, France, and one of a limited edition of 750.

Gold Around the Middle

The gold band is the star here, wrapping the egg like a wedding ring and giving the piece a formal, ceremonial feel. Encrusted gold lends the egg a richness that plain painted decoration cannot match, and it frames the porcelain on either side of the band.

A Centerpiece for Vows

Eggs have long stood for new beginnings, which makes this one a natural fit for weddings, vow renewals and milestone anniversaries. Its larger size lets it hold its own at the center of a sweetheart table or on a sideboard during a reception, then move to a lit cabinet at home.

Building an Egg Cabinet

• Made in Limoges, France, in a limited edition of 750
• A statement piece for an egg, wedding or anniversary collection
• Anchors a shelf of smaller painted eggs and ring boxes

Collectors who focus on eggs often start with small spring designs and then look for one larger piece to give the whole display a focal point. With its gold ring and generous scale, the Crystal Egg is well suited to that role, and it makes a meaningful present for a golden wedding anniversary in particular.