What took the House of Fabergé over three decades to perfect, El Septimo achieved in just three years, but it’s not the time saved that defines the El Septimo Fabergé Egg Cigar Humidor, it’s its breathtaking beauty. Priced at an astonishing $25 million, this extraordinary cigar accessory was designed to mesmerize every onlooker at the annual PCA Convention & Trade Show, while also commemorating El Septimo’s 20th anniversary.
The collection doesn’t feature just one masterpiece but three exceptional Fabergé Egg Cigar Humidors, all commissioned by CEO Zaya Younan. “Our vision was to create a work that inspires everyone, an icon of artistic excellence and innovation. When our customers indulge in an El Septimo cigar, an experience that lasts from one to several hours, they are enveloped in a legacy of history, creativity, and boundless luxury. If we dedicated 37,000 work hours to these humidors, just imagine the devotion behind crafting the world’s most perfect cigars,” shared Younan.
Beauty and perfection demand mastery, and for this project, the company enlisted 48 artisans from five countries, who together dedicated a staggering 37,000 hours to bring sketches to life and transform ideas into three tangible, magnificent works of art.
Each humidor, the Mother Humidor, the Emperor Collection, and a third that pays tribute to the legendary Emperor Ashurbanipal, is crafted from solid 18-karat gold, weighs 120 pounds, and is encrusted with more than 1,500 carats of precious stones. Of that, 900 carats of VVS-quality diamonds were sourced from Africa, along with an additional 560 carats of emeralds, sapphires, and rubies.
It’s no wonder each of these exceptional pieces carries a price tag of $25 million.
Over the past two decades, El Septimo has earned a stellar reputation not only for producing some of the world’s most sought-after premium cigars, but also for crafting exquisite wines in Bordeaux Saint-Émilion, France. These breathtaking humidors will be unveiled in all their glittering glory at the 2025 PCA Convention & Trade Show, taking place April 12–14 in New Orleans.
