Fabergé is a high and fine jewelry, watchmaking, and precious objects house founded in 1842 by Gustav Fabergé (1814-1894) in Saint Petersburg. The company reached its peak under his son Peter Carl Fabergé (1846-1920). In 1882, when Peter Carl Fabergé took over the family business and presented his creations at the Pan-Russian Exhibition in Moscow, his work captivated Tsar Alexander III and his wife, Tsarina Maria Feodorovna. Fabergé became the official jeweler of the imperial court.

In addition to delicate jewelry inspired by 18th-century French styles, Fabergé created magnificent goldsmithing and highly refined fantasy objects. A master of enamel work, his creations—often inspired by nature, culture, and history—were adorned with precious stones (diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds) and fine metals.

In 1885, Fabergé created his first Imperial Easter egg, the white enamel "Hen Egg," which Tsar Alexander III gifted to his wife. This Imperial egg marked the beginning of a long series of Imperial Easter eggs that made the jeweler famous. Each egg featured intricate, surprising mechanisms, often hiding a small gift inside.

In 1900, Peter Carl Fabergé participated in the Exposition Universelle in Paris. His fame extended beyond Russia, attracting a prestigious clientele that included royalty, European aristocrats, major industrialists, and artists.

In addition to the famous Easter eggs, Fabergé also produced a wide range of jewelry, art objects, watches, and tableware. Fabergé’s works are displayed in museums around the world and continue to be highly sought after by collectors.

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