If you think of one thing when you hear the name Fabergé, it’s eggs. They were made by Peter Carl Fabergé and his many expert jewellers from 1885 till 1917. It’s estimated that about 50 were made, of which 43 are still in existence and a couple of them are hoped to be discovered. The thing which makes these objects so special isn’t only the fact that they are made of expensive metals and precious stones, but also something a collector of them calls “the closest thing which comes to human perfection”. The eggs are extremely detailed and some of them contain surprises. This movie doesn’t only show his famous product, but also the circumstances in which the company became successful. Continue reading →