RARE Antique russian enamel egg charm locket authentic faberge silver 84 88 lot

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RARE Antique russian enamel egg charm locket authentic faberge silver 84 88 lot :
$290.00

Selling out my modest Faberge collection!Grab your deal!All guaranteed authentic-prove me wrong and your money back!The eggs are older than 1898.Please feel free to ask more questions/photos and etc. I want everyone to be happy)
Details:Ornate egg has 88 hallmark for silverBlue glass egg has 84 silver and something what appears in Cyrillic ЯЛ masters initials.The green crown locket egg, doesn’t have marks but by the condition of the metal and the fact that diamond is old cut and was never replaced cause it is barely shows from the metal that was smashed over it, you can be sure it’s antique, I also examine it closely through magnifying glass for signs of wear. I can tell once it was gold plated)The bear charm is antique not sure wether Russian or British though, also no marks.-----These unique charms are not an any kind of modern reproduction meaning they\'re antique and weremade 1890-1915 in Imperial Russia during reign of last Romanovs.---
The double-headed eagle was a main element of the coat of arms of the Russian Empire (1721-1917), modified in various ways from the reign of Ivan III (1462–1505) onwards, with the shape of the eagle getting its definite Russian form during the reign of Peter the Great (1682–1725). It continued in Russian use until abolished (being identified with Tsarist rule) in 1917 during Revolution.
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Throughout history, the egg has been a powerful symbol of rebirth and new life, especially around springtime, when the sun returns and nature awakens from the long sleep of winter. Adopted by Christianity, the Egg became a symbol of the Resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday. With the offering of an egg, Christians would affirm their faith in the miracle of Christ’s rebirth.
Perhaps one of the most charming traditions to emerge from these celebrations was the collecting of egg pendant necklaces. From her first birthday, a girl would be given a small egg pendant every year before Easter, to be placed on a small chain, a precursor of the present day charm bracelet.
Every year, the string of eggs would grow, becoming in a way a chronicle of the years lived and memories made. After marriage, a young woman would often add a separate string, to separate the pendants given by her husband in their new life together. This necklace would be worn from Easter Sunday to the Ascension Day.
The egg pendants would vary in style, ranging from elegant and modest to lavish and ornate. The eggs were decorated with translucent guilloche enamels, precious gems or carved from semiprecious stones, taking an endless variety of shapes and colours.Thanks for your interest!