Man Charged After Allegedly Swallowing $19,000 Diamond-Encrusted Egg
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A man faces theft charges for allegedly swallowing a $19,000 jeweled egg pendant, police say. The valuable item remains missing.
The artifact is a modern piece inspired by the famous Fabergé eggs, ornate objects created for Russian royalty. This particular pendant is set with 60 white diamonds and 15 blue sapphires.
Authorities charged the suspect after an investigation. They have not released details about how he allegedly took the egg or his planned court dates.
The case continues as officials attempt to locate the unrecovered jewel.