In an unusual turn of events, New Zealand police successfully retrieved a luxurious diamond-studded Fabergé pendant following a peculiar six-day period. The resolution came when the suspected thief, who had ingested the egg-shaped pendant, naturally expelled it while in custody, as reported.

Officers maintained a vigilant watch over the 32-year-old suspect, who was accused of swallowing the rare $19,000 pendant during a heist at Partridge Jewelers located in central Auckland on November 28, according to the Associated Press.

A limited-edition James Bond-themed egg locket was reportedly consumed by the man amidst a robbery at Partridge Jewelers in downtown Auckland. (New Zealand Police via AP)

The suspect was apprehended on the premises before he could make an escape. Authorities quickly ascertained that he had ingested the pendant, leading to an intense 24/7 surveillance operation. This was intended to ensure the item’s return without the need for any medical procedures.

New Zealand police eventually reclaimed the diamond-encrusted Fabergé pendant which had been swallowed during a theft in an Auckland jewelry store. (Fiona Goodall/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

“Given this man is in Police custody, we have a duty of care to continue monitoring him given the circumstances of what has occurred,” Inspector Grae Anderson said earlier this week, The Associated Press reported.

The limited-edition piece is modeled after the Fabergé egg featured in the 1983 James Bond film “Octopussy,” and only 50 were produced.

Crafted from 18-karat gold, painted with green enamel and set with 183 diamonds and two sapphires, the roughly 3.3-inch locket opens to reveal an intricate “18ct yellow gold octopus nestled inside, adorned with white diamond suckers and black diamond eyes,” according to the store’s description.

The man has remained in custody and will appear again in Auckland District Court on Monday. (Bevan Read/Fairfax NZ/STUFF via AP)

The man, who has not been publicly named, appeared in court on Nov. 29 but did not enter a plea to the theft charge.

He has remained in custody since, with officers stationed beside him throughout the wait for the pendant’s return.

He is scheduled to appear again in Auckland District Court on Monday.