Fabergé
Fabergé is a jewelry firm founded in 1842 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, by Gustav Faberge. The company gained international fame for its high-end jewelry, particularly the series of ornate Fabergé eggs created for Russian Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II as Easter gifts for their wives and mothers.
History[edit | edit source]
The firm was founded by Gustav Fabergé, a master goldsmith, in 1842. His son, Peter Carl Fabergé, took over the business in 1882. Under his leadership, the company became renowned for its exquisite and intricate creations, particularly the Fabergé eggs.
The Fabergé eggs are a series of 50 jeweled eggs created between 1885 and 1917. They were commissioned by the Russian Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II as Easter gifts for their wives and mothers. Each egg is unique and features a surprise hidden inside, such as a miniature replica of the Imperial Crown.
The firm was nationalized by the Bolsheviks in 1918 during the Russian Revolution. The Fabergé family fled to Switzerland, where Peter Carl Fabergé died in 1920.
In 2007, the Fabergé brand was revived by Gemfields, a colored gemstone mining company. Today, the company continues to produce high-end jewelry and timepieces.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
The Fabergé eggs are considered masterpieces of the jeweler's art and are among the most famous symbols of the opulence of the Russian Imperial Court. They are highly sought after by collectors and museums worldwide.
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