In celebration of Chinese New Year 2020, which heralds the Year of the Rat, legendary jeweller Fabergé is offering the latest in a series of Palais Tsarskoye Selo red lockets, designed for the gifting season. 

Fabergé is also expanding its Chinese Zodiac collection to feature every animal next year.

The Palais Tsarskoye Selo red locket with rat surprise features red guilloché enamel and 15 round brilliant diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold. The signature egg-shaped locket opens with a gentle touch to reveal a new Fabergé surprise – an 18-karat yellow gold rat with diamond eyes.

“With the rat as a symbol of wealth, fertility, resourcefulness and kindness, this handcrafted piece honours love, beauty, friendship and success,” noted the jeweller. 

Fabergé also completed its Chinese Zodiac collection, launching Palais Tsarskoye Selo red lockets with horse, snake, rabbit, ox, goat, dragon and tiger surprises later in 2020.

The lockets are in 18-karat yellow gold, adorned with diamonds and hand-painted with red guilloché enamel for luck and prosperity.