Peter Carl Faberge

About

Russian jeweler who created the Faberge eggs made of gemstones and precious metals.

Before Fame

He received his education in jewel making from his father who was also a jeweler.

Trivia

He started out making festive and elaborately decorated Easter eggs for the Tsar.

Family Life

He returned to Russia and married Augusta Julia Jacobs after completing his apprenticeship abroad.

Associated With

His business was confiscated and given over to the state after Vladimir Ilyich Lenin and the Communist Party seized power in Russia.