Faberge eggs imperial russia

January 23, 2022It may seem implausible that there is more to discover about the history of Fabergé. Established in 1842 in Saint Petersburg by Gustav Fabergé, its jewels and elaborate Easter eggs were a defining element of imperial splendor and entwined with the story of the Romanov family’s fall. Still, the Victoria & Albert Museum’s […]

Instead of the Cadbury kind, here’s a look at a few bejeweled versions worth millions and millions.

Faberge eggs! Bywords for creativity and exquisite craftsmanship, these jewelled objets d art are a nostalgic reminder of Imperial Russias last royal family, the Romanovs, their extravagant lifestyle and also their tragic end.

Inside the 1912 Fabergé Imperial Tsarevich Easter egg,is a double-headed Imperial eagle holding a portrait of Alexei Nikolaevich, the seven year old son of Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna, who had haemophilia.

Easter Eggs Made By Legendary Russian Jeweler Fabergé Are World-Renowned Masterpieces.

The chair, made from gold, rock crystal, jadeite and mother of pearl, was originally bought from antique dealer Wartski in London for £75 in 1929 - £3,000 in today's money.

Enamel Painted Trinket Box Decorated with Austrian Crystals Size: Centimeters : H 13 x W 6.4 x L 6.4 Inches : H 5.07 x W 2.5 x L 2.5. Color Blue Gold with White Royal Horses. The trinket box has a magnetic fastener to secure the closure Each item is painted by hand using a unique procedure that combines a distinctive enamel technique inlaid with Austrian crystals. Every Keren Kopal item is shipped in an elegant black box.