Carl Faberge is one of the most renowned jewelers of the XIX century.



Carl Faberge was one of the most renowned jewelers of the XIX century, its fame has spread far beyond the borders of Russia. Regular clients of the House were not only Russian emperors, but the members of royal families from around the world - Britain, Denmark, Germany, Siam, India, China. The success of the jewelry empire was incredible: there was a need to expand production. Thus, in the years 1897-1905. Branches were opened in Moscow, Odessa, Kiev and London. The situation changed with the beginning of military events. The First World War is largely deteriorated over Affairs and the October Revolution of 1917 - led to the destruction. House of Fabergé was in the hands of so-called "Committee of associations of employees and the company Faberge", it was not until November 1918 Next Karl Faberge closed his business and moved to Switzerland. In exile, he lived for about two years. Died September 24, 1920 in Lausanne.


Since then, it took more than 90 years, but interest in the work of the great artist-jeweler is still not quenched. Maybe because after the closing of the House most of the products are in private collections and inaccessible to the public, perhaps because many of the secrets of the great skill of the jeweler remained unsolved ...