Fabergé
Imperial Russian jeweler
Fabergé refers to the Russian jewelry firm founded by Gustav Fabergé in 1842 and made famous by his son Peter Carl, who created ornate decorative objects for European royalty.
The name is most associated with Fabergé eggs—jeweled Easter eggs crafted for Russian tsars, now among the most valuable art objects in the world.
As an adjective, Fabergé suggests intricate, precious craftsmanship: The dessert was a Fabergé creation of spun sugar and gold leaf.
Hard glossy coating
- goldsmithPrecious metal artisan
- cloisonnéEnamel fused within wire partitions
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
engraving · lapidary · cabochon · inlay · chasing · translucent · silversmith
Imperial Russian ruling family
- tsarRussian absolute monarch
- Easter eggConcealed surprise in media
- Nicholas IILast imperial Russian ruler
- AlexandraName meaning defender
St. Petersburg · Winter Palace · coronation · grand duchess · tsarina · Hermitage · dowager empress
Elaborately decorated
- intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
- opulentOstentatiously wealthy
- elaborateComplex and detailed
- exquisiteFlawlessly crafted, delicate
bejeweled · gilded · decorative · sumptuous · lavish · precious · delicate · whimsical
Unexpected event causing astonishment
- Lilies of the ValleyFragrant bell-shaped spring flowers
- RosebudUnopened flower of a thorny shrub
- Trans-SiberianTraversing Russia's eastern wilderness
- pedestalSupport for statuary
Place for making or learning
- atelierCreative professional's workspace
- hallmarkDistinguishing characteristic or mark
- commissionPayment for services rendered
- OdessaBlack Sea port city
Container for smokes
- picture frameDecorative border for images
- desk clockSmall stationary timepiece
- nephriteSilicate mineral, greenish
- rock crystalColorless transparent quartz
Competitive public sale
- Sotheby'sMajor fine art auctioneer
- Christie'sMajor art auction firm
- provenanceRecord of ownership
- appraisalEstimation of worth
enamel
Hard glossy coating
- goldsmithPrecious metal artisan
- cloisonnéEnamel fused within wire partitions
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
miniature · engraving · lapidary · cabochon · inlay · chasing · translucent · silversmith
Romanov
Imperial Russian ruling family
- tsarRussian absolute monarch
- Easter eggConcealed surprise in media
- Nicholas IILast imperial Russian ruler
Alexandra · St. Petersburg · Winter Palace · coronation · grand duchess · tsarina · Hermitage · dowager empress
ornate
Elaborately decorated
exquisite · bejeweled · gilded · decorative · sumptuous · lavish · precious · delicate · whimsical · meticulous
surprise
Unexpected event causing astonishment
- Lilies of the ValleyFragrant bell-shaped spring flowers
- RosebudUnopened flower of a thorny shrub
- Trans-SiberianTraversing Russia's eastern wilderness
workshop
Place for making or learning
- atelierCreative professional's workspace
- hallmarkDistinguishing characteristic or mark
- commissionPayment for services rendered
cigarette case
Container for smokes
- picture frameDecorative border for images
- desk clockSmall stationary timepiece
- nephriteSilicate mineral, greenish
auction
Competitive public sale
- Sotheby'sMajor fine art auctioneer
- Christie'sMajor art auction firm
- provenanceRecord of ownership
appraisal · authentication · private collection · repatriation
Fabergémass-produced
Made in large quantities
machine-made · IKEA · disposable · mass-market · knockoff
Fabergédollar store
Retailer selling inexpensive goods
Walmart · dime-a-dozen · costume jewelry · tchotchke · bargain bin
FabergéBauhaus
Influential modernist design school
minimalism · functionalism · utilitarian · brutalism · Shaker