Fabergé has long been renowned for creativity in vivid colour, having perfected the art of colour through unique gemstone combinations and pavé-setting techniques, as well as the innovative use of enamelling of unprecedented calibre.
When Peter Carl Fabergé took over the family business in 1882, he focused on the design aspect of jewellery using a variety of gemstones, earning him recognition as an artist-jeweller.
Placing an emphasis on ingenuity over value, he famously said, "Expensive things interest me little if their value is merely in so many diamonds or pearls."
Fabergé’s key characteristics have included a distinctive sense of proportion, signature colours in rich shades, setting each gemstone to its best advantage and taking the art of enamelling to new heights.
Fabergé also included the use of the finest craftsmen of his time in the manifold workshops to create his masterpieces – gem setters, enamellers, embossers, engravers, finishers, and others.
Since then, the House of Fabergé has used a kaleidoscope of coloured gemstones in its designs, ranging from emerald, ruby and sapphire which were particularly popular, as well as amethyst, aquamarine, demantoid garnet, topaz, pyropes and cat’s eyes.
Of particular concern to Peter Carl Fabergé was how the gemstones were cut artistically and how beautiful colour nuances could be obtained in his jewellery creations.
Today, Fabergé preserves this legacy with contemporary jewelled creations using exceptional, ethically-sourced coloured gemstones and innovative designs. Modern Fabergé creations harness revered craftsmanship, artistry and precious materials to capture the essence of its heritage.
In the jeweller's latest campaign directed by James Appleton, entitled "Art of Colour" as a tribute to the roots of the House, the film showcases the latest collections by Fabergé, highlighting the artistic use of captivating coloured gemstones.
Embodying the characteristic perfectionism and panache pioneered by Peter Carl Fabergé, Fabergé continues to explore and epitomize 'the art of colour', pushing the boundaries of artistry and craftsmanship with superlative coloured gemstones and a vibrant enamel palette.
