Faberge egg pendant
Police Recover $19,000 James Bond-Inspired Faberge Pendant After Thief Swallowed It
Dec 05, 2025 04:17 pm CST
New Zealand Police have recovered a limited-edition Faberge egg pendant worth $19,000 after monitoring a thief who swallowed it in an Auckland jewelry store. The James Bond "Octopussy"-inspired collectible, adorned with 183 diamonds and featuring a gold octopus inside, was naturally expelled after six days of police surveillance, with the suspect remaining in custody until his next court appearance.
Man Swallows $19,000 James Bond Faberge Egg: Police Monitor Recovery in Unusual Jewelry Theft Case
Dec 04, 2025 11:43 pm CST
A 32-year-old New Zealand man faces theft charges after swallowing a $19,000 limited-edition Faberge egg pendant inspired by James Bond's Octopussy at a jewelry store. Police are monitoring him while awaiting the natural recovery of the diamond-encrusted gold piece, which is one of only 50 worldwide. The case highlights an unusual but not unprecedented tactic in high-value jewelry thefts.