Fabergé
London, United Kingdom · Est. 1842
Founded by Gustav Fabergé
Originally founded in 1842 in St Petersburg by Gustav Fabergé and made legendary by his son Peter Carl Fabergé through the iconic Imperial Easter Eggs, the Fabergé name was revived in watchmaking in the 21st century. Today, Fabergé Timepieces — produced in Geneva — blend the house's heritage of extraordinary craftsmanship with Swiss haute horlogerie, creating colourful, gem-set watches that honour the Fabergé legacy of artistry and surprise.
- Founded
- 1842
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Group
- Other
- Price Segment
- Luxury
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Compliquée Peacock — Haute horlogerie piece featuring an animated peacock that fans its tail to display the hours, with hand-painted enamel dial.
- Lady Compliquée — Ladies' complication watch with rotating gemstone hour markers and mother-of-pearl dial artistry.
- Visionnaire — Men's collection showcasing visible movements through sapphire cases and open-worked architecture.
- Flirt — Playful ladies' collection with interchangeable coloured gemstone bezels and whimsical dial designs.
Timeline
- 1842 — Gustav Fabergé founds the House of Fabergé as a jewellery firm in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
- 1885 — Peter Carl Fabergé creates the first Imperial Easter Egg for Tsar Alexander III, beginning the legendary Fabergé egg tradition.
- 1917 — The October Revolution forces the Fabergé family to flee Russia, closing the original workshop.
- 2009 — Fabergé brand is acquired and relaunched as a luxury jewellery and watch house, honouring the original craft traditions.
- 2012 — Launches the Compliquée Peacock watch, winning the Prix du Public at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève.
- 2025 — Christie London auctioned the historic Winter Egg of 1913. Launched Faberge x 007 Goldfinger Egg Objet (50 pcs).
Frequently Asked Questions about Fabergé
- Does Fabergé make watches?
- Yes, the modern Fabergé brand produces haute horlogerie watches alongside fine jewellery, continuing the house's tradition of extraordinary craftsmanship with gemstone setting and enamelwork.
- Is today's Fabergé connected to the original?
- The modern Fabergé brand honours the heritage of the original House of Fabergé founded in 1842, though it has changed ownership multiple times since the Russian Revolution.