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with Peter Carl Fabergé’s innovative and aesthetic values, yet remain forward-looking.” Latest Fabergé trends span opalescent pastels – as seen in Les Palais - stylish egg pendants in macaroon hues inspired by the summer palaces of Imperial Russia. On-trend ethical emeralds also look set to be best- sellers. “Pantone has announced emerald as the ‘Colour of the Year’ for 2013,” Katharina informs. “Fabergé has created several stand-out pieces using cabochons in particular, like the Romanov necklace set with 2,225 gemstones and 185 carats of ethically produced Zambian emeralds. Equally, single stone cocktail rings – such as Fabergé’s Solyanka ring with cabochon emerald over 15ct - are great for impact. Angelina Jolie, as an early trend-setter, has been fl aunting hers at Awards season, adding a glamorous statement to red carpet gowns.” “We are also seeing the aesthetic of
streamlined modernity continuing,” says Katharina. “Pared down designs like Fabergé’s Treillage collection resonate with today’s urban woman’s versatile lifestyle. Here, white diamonds subtly complement graphic architectural shapes. Treillage bandeau rings feature a quilted motif in white or rose gold, studded with white diamonds.” Such collections are gracing the likes of
their consent - American businessman Samuel Rubins had successfully registered the name and the trademark, for perfume and toiletries in the US as Fabergé Inc. Over the decades, Fabergé endured several
changes of name and brand values. From selling fi lms to Brut aftershave to clothing, it grew away from its heritage into a huge commercial concern. In 1989, Unilever bought Fabergé Inc – including its acquisition of Elizabeth Arden - for US $1.55 billion. It made Unilever equal fi rst place with L’Oreal in the world cosmetics league. By 2001, Lever Fabergé’s UK merger meant that the once noble Fabergé name appeared on hundreds of household products, from bleach to toiletries. Happily, all reversed by 2007, with the
reunifi cation of the Fabergé name with the Fabergé family on London based Pallinghurst Resources’ announcement of majority ownership. T e new company, Fabergé Limited, and T e Fabergé Heritage Council – helmed by Peter Carl Fabergé’s two grand-daughters – enabled Fabergé to return to its original philosophy. In 2009, Fabergé Limited launched its fi rst high street jewellery collection. “Today, our unrivalled heritage is our
springboard,” states Katharina Flohr, Fabergé’s Creative and Managing Director. “T e aim is to create luxury jewels and objects instilled
today’s Fabergé fans including supermodel Erin ‘O Connor to actress Naomi Watts and singer Lana del Ray. T e Queen also has a prize collection of over 300 classic Fabergé pieces. With a nod in homage to the past but forward looking fashion, Fabergé’s latest creations are fast becoming the jewels du jour.
Fabergé is now available in New York, Geneva, Kiev and Hong Kong. T e UK’s fl agship boutique is at Grafton Street in London’s Mayfair, with a concession at Harrods. Selected items are also available on-line at www.Fabergé.com
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