The name Faberge has attained something of a magical quality that sets the standard for beauty and elegance. Many of the members of the extended Romanov family collected pieces made by Faberge. Frames and clocks were very popular gifts since it allowed the givers the opportunity to celebrate special occasions, and commemorate such events for generations to come.

Carl Faberge conceived objects de fantaisie such as carved gemstone animals. Those creations are distinguished not only for the masterful use of the materials but also for the injection of personality. The hardstone figures are reminiscent of the porcelain figures produced in the eighteenth and nineteenth century by the various factories of Europe.

The Imperial jewler's artistry was available to quite a wide section of the population at the time, because Faberge understood the demands of the highest leves of society as well as the interests of the middle classes.

Stemware, barware, candleholders co-mingle with extravagant bowls, decanters, and vases. Specifically, the Faberge Atelier Collection, expertly crafted in Europe, represents an exceptional value in quality crystal.

From the early eighteenth century until the revolution, the Russian aristocracy enjoyed a lifestyle unparalled in its luxury and opulence. Peter Carl Faberge was the most famous creator of equisite and extravagant works of art for Czars and Czarinas, Grand Dukes, Royal Princes, and members of the aristocratic society in Europe and Asia.

This Faberge dinnerware collection features the Imperial Egg Collection as well as decorative patterns created by European designers in the tradition of the Faberge workshops.

Peter Carl Faberge used crystal, silver and silver gilt (silver coated with a layer of gold) to produce both pratical tableware and presentation pieces. Faberge's firm was able to re-create century-old Russian forms such as the Kovsh, an overscale drinking cup, while also tapping into the most up-to-date styles of the period such as Art Nouveau.

Eggs, as symbols of creation and new life, have been exchanged for hundreds of years. Faberge Imperial Eggs were commissioned annually for the Russian Czars Alexander III and Nicholas II. Peter Carl Faberge is deservedly the most famous creator of these stunning gold, silver, and jewel-studded treasures. The first Faberge Egg was presented in 1885 as an Easter gift from Czar Alexander III to his wife Czarina Maria Fedorovna and was proclaimed the most beautiful gift ever given.

The Limited Edition Gemstone Collection Hardstone Carvings were among the most charming and unique works created by Carl Faberge. A Faberge hardstone carving is distinguished by its naturalistic style and by the lively charm that it emanates. The discriminating choice of materials, the highest possible standard of workmanship and devotion to detail that is inherent in every design. The articles in this collection are made of various semi-precious stones:malachite, rose quartz, jade...as well as rubies and diamonds.