September 15th, 2009
After two years of planning, Fabergé, the brand famous for its ornately jeweled eggs, has presented its first jewelry collection in 92 years.
The collection uses hundreds or thousands of tiny gems on each piece to create mosaic effects on rings, brooches, earrings and necklaces.
The collection was designed by Parisian artist-jeweler Frederic Zaavy in collaboration with Faberge Creative Director Katharina Flohr.
October 16th, 2008
The Blue Serpent Clock Egg is a jewelled Easter egg made under the supervision of the Russian jeweller Peter Carl Fabergé in 1887, for the then Czar of Russia, Alexander III, who presented the egg to his wife, the Czarina Maria Feodorovna. It now belongs to the Princess Grace of Monaco’s collection, currently owned by Prince Albert II.
The Serpent Clock Egg costed 2,160 rubles to the Czar. The serpent winds around the pedestal of the egg and serves as the clock’s hand. The head and tongue point to the hour. The time can be read on the upper eggshell, which has a rotating clock face. The egg is similar to the “Duchess of Marlborough Egg” (ca. 1902) which is interesting because Faberge had a rule of not repeating a design.
This beautiful Faberge creation, which has not left Monaco in over 30 years, was unveiled yesterday at the Consulate General of Monaco in New York City. The Egg will be traveling to Cleveland, Ohio, where it will be on display with six other Faberge wonders in the Artistic Luxury exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art through January 2009.
May 10th, 2008
Francois Curiel, Chairman of Christie’s for Europe holds a gem-set Bowenite Magot by Faberge, also know a the “Onassis Buddha” during a preview at Christie’s auction house in Geneva May 9, 2008.
The finely carved figure, with articulated hands, head and ruby tongue, was bought by Aristotle Onassis in the early 1960’s and kept on the “Christina” yacht.
It may fetch $ 500,000-$700,000 during an auction sale in London on 11 June. Via Daylife
Update - Price realized: £1,273,250 ($2,487,929)
April 15th, 2008
Christie’s will auction a collection of jewellery belonging to Christina Onassis, the daughter of Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis who struggled to find happiness despite her family’s wealth.
More than 40 pieces of jewellery from her collection will go under the hammer in London on June 11, the highlight of which is a pear-shaped, 38-carat D colour potentially flawless diamond which Onassis wore on a diamond pendant necklace.
It is expected to fetch between 1.8 and 2.2 million pounds.
March 3rd, 2008
Peter Carl Faberge and his workshop made incredibly intricate Easter eggs for the Russian Imperial Court between 1885 and 1917.
These rare and unique creations had the cover of enameled gold and gem stones, which would open to reveal hidden wonders - sometimes golden yolk, sometimes a delicately sculpted figure, all nestled in many levels like a traditional Russian matryoshka doll.
As only fitting for Easter Eggs, each one contained a surprise!
February 13th, 2008
The world has gone to the dogs. Literally. Just have a look at this incredibly posh dog bed.
The Fab Imperial Dog Bed from Pawsitively Posh features a handcrafted faux jewel incrusted bed made in soft foam covered with deep royal red velvet and gold velour lining. The 23″ long by 17″ wide will fit any spoilt pets under 15 lbs while the machine washable Velour cushion can be tumble dried and comes personally hand numbered and signed by award-winning designer Joyce Reavey.
The Faberge-inspired luxury dog bed with a cute crown for your little princess will cost you $295. Only 500 have been put into production.
