by I.C.F. | Jan 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
The year 2014 marks the bicentenary of the birth of Gustave Fabergé, founder of the famous eponymous jewelry house world-renowned for its absolute masterpieces: the Easter eggs. To mark the occasion, RBTH retraces the history of this dynasty, whose fate reflects the...
by I.C.F. | Jan 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
When one mentions the jewellers of the Russian Imperial Court, the first name that comes to mind is Karl Fabergé, creator of the famous Easter eggs, precious cigarette cases, and simpler objects that members of the tsar’s family gave one another. However, the honorary...
by I.C.F. | Jan 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
The history of the Romanov dynasty’s jewels is as mysterious as the death of the last imperial family. While some pieces were sold or lost, others have survived to this day but remain confined away from view, in state vaults. Until the Revolution of 1917, the...