Fabergé

Fabergé refers to the House of Fabergé, a Russian jewelry firm founded in 1842 in Saint Petersburg by Gustav Fabergé. The business gained enduring renown under Gustav’s son, Peter Carl Fabergé, who led the firm from the late 19th century and expanded its workshop into a prestigious atelier known for exquisite craftsmanship, innovative enameling, and lavish use of precious metals and stones.

The firm is best known for its Imperial Easter Eggs, a series commissioned by the Russian imperial family between 1885 and 1917. Each egg was a jeweled surprise, often with a hidden mechanism or miniature artwork inside, combining technical ingenuity with decorative splendor. The Eggs became symbols of the Russian court’s opulence and the peak of Fabergé’s artistic achievement. Beyond the eggs, Fabergé produced a wide range of decorative objects, jewelry, boxes, cigarette cases, and timepieces for aristocratic clients across Europe.

The 1917 Russian Revolution led to the nationalization of the firm’s workshops and the dispersal of many works. After the fall of the empire, the Fabergé name passed through various owners and, in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the brand was revived for contemporary jewelry and decorative arts. Today, Fabergé pieces remain highly prized in museums and private collections for their craftsmanship and historical significance.