“The Golden Egg Locket combines a playful nod to nostalgia with expert craftsmanship. Inspired by a cherished tradition, it’s designed to add a little joy to your jewellery collection - plus, eggs and soldiers just happen to be my favourite breakfast!”
At the heart of Annoushka is a restless pursuit of the unexpected. From spinning mechanisms to secret compartments and whimsical designs, there’s always something to surprise and delight. It’s this playful ‘why not?’ philosophy that shapes our design language and invites you to wear jewellery your own way. It is in this spirit that Annouska designed our
A true collectable, this charm is part of a limited run of just 24 pieces, each one individually numbered and engraved on its base, like an artist’s edition. The very first Golden Egg charm features a citrine stone selected from Annoushka’s personal collection, adding a unique touch of rarity.
Handcrafted in 18ct gold, the locket is adorned with a vibrant 4.45ct citrine, a symbol of prosperity and happiness, nestled within the iridescent glow of a 2.29ct mother of pearl inlay. The organza-textured, hand-hammered finish enhances the Golden Egg’s refined design. The diamond-set opening bail clasp ensures versatility, allowing the charm to be worn with , offering endless styling possibilities. The egg has long been a symbol of new beginnings and rebirth, and is now a playful part of Easter, standing as a joyful marker of spring’s arrival.
At the heart of this charming design lies an unexpected delight, a miniature 18ct gold soldier concealed within the locket, paying homage to the nostalgic breakfast favourite, ‘egg and soldiers’.
A beloved British classic, ‘eggs and soldiers’ began as a childhood breakfast and has become a nostalgic comfort for many adults. The name refers to strips of toast, cut to resemble soldiers in formation. Some say it’s a playful nod to their neat, uniform shape; others link it to the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty, with the ‘soldiers’ imagined as rescuers after his great fall.
