Peter Carl Fabergé, 1846 – 1920, was a Russian jeweller. His brother, Agathon, an extremely talented designer, joined Karl to become the principal jewelers to the Russian Imperial Court. They became the quintessential artist-jewellers. They revived the lost art of enamelling & set each stone to its best advantage. They could make 10 wax models to explore all possibilities before deciding on a final design.

 

The House also offered objects de luxe: gold bejeweled items embellished with enamel.He and his team made wonderful objects and jewels but are best known for their series of lavish Easter eggs that were made for the Russian Imperial family, from 1885 -1916. Each egg, an artistic tour de force, took a year or more to make, involving a team of highly skilled craftsmen. Although the theme of the Easter eggs changed annually, the element of surprise remained a constant link between them. Of the total 65 eggs Fabergé made, 58 have survived.

 

Faberge survived the Russian revolution, but never flourished again nor recoved from the shock - those close to him say his heart was broken. He died in Switzerland in 1920, 

 

 

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