Explore Easter imagery in the Royal Collection

Chick c. 1907
Chalcedony, cabochon rubies, gold | 3.1 x 2.8 x 2.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40307
This chick was made in Carl Fabergé’s workshops in St Petersburg, Russia. It was collected by Queen Alexandra who loved animals and acquired over 300 examples. The chick is made of chalcedony, a type of quartz that was chosen to replicate the colour of a chick’s feathers. It has ruby eyes and red gold feet.