James Bond Octopussy Lays A Fabergé Egg
Faberge, the world’s renowned jeweler, just unveiled its collaboration with EON Productions, which produced a series of collections celebrating the iconic James Bond archive. The debut capsule, called Faberge × 007, includes the Faberge × 007 Limited Edition Octopussy Egg Object and the Faberge × 007 Special Edition Octopussy Egg Surprise Locked, both of which celebrate John Glen’s 1983 classic James Bond Octopussy movie.
The new James Bond Octopussy egg was created by Faberge’s head of design, Liisa Tallgren, under the supervision of Faberge Creative Director Josine von dem Bussche-Kessell.
What makes this debut piece so interesting is the fact that the plot line of James Bond Octopussy actually centers around an elaborate Faberge egg heist, though the one used in that particular movie was a replica in the style of the Imperial Coronation Egg, made in 1897. However, unlike the original egg, which was golden yellow in color, the replica used in the movie was emerald green, and the debut Faberge piece reflects the color change as a nod to the legendary movie.
The new James Bond Octopussy egg was created by Faberge’s head of design, Liisa Tallgren, under the supervision of Faberge Creative Director Josine von dem Bussche-Kessell. Both pieces are handcrafted, with the egg standing at 3.3 inches tall, and made from 18k gold, with the emerald green enamel hand applied over the outer side of the egg. Underneath the enamel is Faberge’s signature guilloche, accompanied by an intricate artwork of engraved octopus tentacles mysteriously wrapping around the egg.
The tentacles are expertly engraved down to the most minute details and, situated underneath the enamel, provide a level of depth and intrigue to the piece. The vertical centerline of the James Bond Octopussy features a golden 007 logo, which also marks the point of entry into the egg that hides the surprise nestled within—an 18-carat yellow-gold octopus adorned with black diamond eyes and white diamond suckers on top of the same guilloche pattern done in gold. Its very presence pays homage to the eponymous antagonist of the James Bond Octopussy movie.
What makes this debut piece so interesting is the fact that the plot line of James Bond Octopussy actually centers around an elaborate Faberge egg heist…
The debut piece took nearly seven months, and the skilled and talented hands of 12 jewelry specialists worked across nine individual crafts. The accompanying locket closely follows the design of the egg that was featured in James Bond Octopussy, along with the 18k gold lattice set with blue and white diamonds. It also reveals a golden octopus, though smaller in design, with black diamond sets for eyes but no white diamonds on its suckers—presumably due to its smaller design.
It’s also important to note that it was produced in limited numbers; only 10 out of 50 James Bond Octopussy eggs have been produced thus far…
The locket’s enamel protects a more geometric guilloche pattern, which provides some contrast to the egg’s organic pattern shape. The locket’s bail also provides a subtle nod to James Bond’s Octopussy, as it takes its inspiration from the letter “O” along with the tentacles from the film’s title treatment. The Faberge × 007 collection is available to purchase at Faberge boutiques in Macau and Dubai, as well as Faberge’s and 007 online stores.
It’s also important to note that it was produced in limited numbers; only 10 out of 50 James Bond Octopussy eggs have been produced thus far, and as with many luxury items, the prices are available at request, though some experts have already priced them at approximately $200,000.
