Faberge: A Study of Romanticism and Revolution in Jewelry Design

This presentation explores the history of Faberge jewelry, including its association with romanticism and revolution. It includes primary and secondary research, design development, mood board, and evaluation report. The final design outcome effectively depicts the history of Faberge eggs and jewelry, incorporating natural elements and modern design. The usage of mind maps and mood board helps guide and focus the research in the right direction.

Faberge

Table of Content
• . INTRODUCTION
• 1 Secondary Research
• 2 Key Words
• 3 Mind Map
• 4 Project Proposal
• Section 1: Review
• Section 2: Project Concept
• Section 3: Evaluation

Table of Content
• 5 Primary Research
• 6 Secondary Research
• 7 Mood Board
• 8 Design Development
• 9 Statement of Intent
• 10 Final Design Outcome
• 11 Evaluation
• 12 CONCLUSION
• References

INTRODUCTION
• Russian jeweler Peter Karl
Faberge was born in May 30 1846
to the Baltic German jeweler
Gustav Faberge. Peter Karl
Faberge is best known for creating
the famous Faberge eggs.
• Faberge eggs are famous not only
among Russian royalty but also
royal families from other parts of
the world and elite members of the
society.

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• This presentation looks at
the history of Faberge eggs
along with romanticizing of
Faberge eggs. A mind map,
proposal design,
development, mood board,
evaluation report along with
primary and secondary
research is included in this
presentation.

Secondary Research
• As per the views of Pokovba (2021), the
items created by the Russian Jeweler Faberge
were not limited to jeweled decorative eggs
but also include Faberge botanical items.
• Faberge botanical jewelry is highly valued
because only 80 flower and fruit studies are
known to have survived now valued at
millions per piece.

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The flowers and strawberries sculpted in
stone set in water made of rock and crystal
by Peter Karl Faberge which is labeled as
wild cherry are considered some of the
most valued artistic jewelry pieces in the
world.
Faberge studied botany plants floral herbs
berries and other elements of nature in
order to depict them clearly in a beyond life
like delicate detail so that the Queens and
other royal elites get pleased with his work.

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• The genius craftsmanship of Faberge
was in demand by different royal
families across Europe and is also
considered as high quality jewelry to
this day.
• The botanical jewelry constructed by
Faberge was more valued in Russia
because many of the natural
elements in Faberge’s botanical
jewelry were not found in rural
mountains of Russia making the
floral jewelry even more precious.

Key Words
• Delicate
• Opulent
• Elite
• Detail Oriented
• Natural
• Eye Catching
• Embellished
• Luxurious
• Historic

Mind Map
• A mind map is defined as a
diagram where information is
represented visually with the
usage of the central idea being
placed in the middle and
associated ideas being arranged
around it so that the final desert
can be visualized by analyzing
the mind map.
Decorative
Art
Botanical
Faberge
Kelch Eggs
Ornaments
Interior
articles
Imperial
Eggs
Faberge

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• Mind map for the respective presentation includes
the central idea of a Faberge which linked ideas of
Kelch eggs, botanical Faberge, ornaments and
internal articles linked around it so that a proper
way of completing the research and imagining the
final results can be determined.
• Developing a mind map is advantageous because
it makes complex ideas easier to understand and
helps present the main area of the research in a
simplistic and attractive manner.

Project Proposal
• Section 1: Review
• I was able to develop detailed and
quality drawings throughout unit 1 and
two of various Faberge objects including
Faberge eggs and botanical items on the
basis of secondary research as well as on
line data about Faberge eggs.
• I was able to make use of simplistic
channels for communicating my ideas
such as pen and pencil.

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• This is because I have understood that drawing
and creating designs by hand is an advantage
for me when compared to creating digital
designs or using other mediums because it helps
me review and we create designs during their
creation.
• In addition to this I am also able to use my
complete imagination through the pen and
pencil medium which also supports thinking out
of the box and developing experimental designs
for the final outcome.

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• In my project I will
be utilising my
strength as a sketch
designer you know
there are two create
unique February
designs which are
able to take the
legacy of Faberge
art work forward.

Project Proposal
• Section 2: Project Concept
• The final project will be focusing on the
romantic elements associated with Faberge
jewelry including Faberge eggs and Faberge
botanical jewelry.
• In addition to this I will also be linking the
evolution and association of Faberge eggs and
Faberge jewelry with the Russian Revolution as
the Russian Revolution played an important role
in shaping the current state of fabric jewelry
collection.

Project Proposal
• Section 3: Evaluation
• In this project I will need to ensure that
different stages of development are
recorded on a regular basis so that I am able
to evaluate my work continuously and
make improvements on daily basis.
• By doing this I will be able to learn from
him mistakes while completing the research
project without hurting my creative process
or usage of unique an out of the box
element in the research and illustrations.

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• I will also be taking the help of a mind map and mood
board which will support me in effectively showing the
concept of romance and revolution with the help of my
research and illustrations of Faberge designs.
• The advantage of using mind map and mood board is
there these tools help determine the aesthetics and visual
elements of the final result while also ensuring that
further research is completed in a systematic manner as
all the elements and topics associated with the central
idea of the research are visualized early on.

Primary Research• Annotation: The
Faberge egg illustration
is created by taking
inspiration from floral
elements incorporated
by Peter Karl Faberge
in various imperial
Faberge eggs such as
The spring flowers egg.
The imperial spring flowers egg
or often referred to as the spring
flowers egg is one of the most
celebrated and famous creation
of Peter Karl Faberge.
This illustration also includes vertical opening with floral design on the
outsides and a floral element inside the Faberge egg.
It is decorated in red animal and
gold scroll work placed upright on a
small stand of carved bowenite
which then opens vertically to reveal
a fully removable set of flowers
made of gametes and right
Chalcedony in a basket of platinum.

Primary Research
• Annotation: The floral design
which will be added inside the
Faberge egg which is
illustrated above as an interior
article is provided in this
illustration.
This design is inspired from Faberge
botanical jeweler produced by Peter
Carl Faberge which focused on creating
life like floral jeweler with specific
detailing as found in nature.
The color of the floral design will
be inspired from natural element
and unnatural colors which do not
occur commonly in the natural
world will be avoided such as gold
or black.

Primary Research
Questionnaire
Q1) Do you consider Faberge eggs to be an important part of art history?
a) Yes
b) No
Q2) Do you agree with statement that Faberge egg art suffered great loss because of Russian revolution?
a) Yes
b) No
Q3) What aspects of the original Faberge act link it with romance?
a) Story of Faberge creation
b) Exquisite jewellery work
c) Hidden surprises
d) Al of the above
Q4) How did the murder of Tsar Alexander the third changed the value of original Faberge eggs?
a) By making them rare and disrupting further production
b) By associating them with tragic historical event
c) By increasing historical importance

Secondary Research
• As per the views of Gould Chuda
(2021) the history of the Faberge
eggs is dated 136 years ago when
Tsar Alexander the third of
Russia commissioned Peter Karl
Faberge to create a jeweled egg
as an Easter gift for his wife
Empress Maria Feodorovna.

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• This was supposed
to be a one-time
action which became
a tradition as the sun
of Tsar Alexander
3rd continued the
tradition until the
outbreak of Russian
Revolution in the
1917.

Secondary Research
• According to the views of Chappelle (2017) the
Faberge eggs have romantic inception as they were
created by the Tsar for Alexander the third for Tsarina
Maria Feodorovna.
• The egg was a special Easter gift to the Tsarina. The
unique and detailed nature of the Faberge eggs
impressed the Tsarina so much that it became a
tradition for the Faberge egg to the Tsarina.
• The famous appeal of Faberge eggs also spread to
Untied Kingdom with fascination and admiration from
the Royal family of the region.

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• This showcases the romantic history of Faberge eggs as it attracted the appeal
from global royal families and was considered symbol of love and friendships
• Faberge eggs are also associated with revolution as the primary patron of Carl
Faberge, Tsar Nicholas the third, tsarina, and their five children, along with
several servants, were ushered into this cellar then shot and stabbed to death
with bayonets by Bolshevik troops in the year 1918.
• In this way revolutionary period in Russia affected the preservation and
production of Faberge eggs negatively. After the revolution only 43 of the 50
Faberge eggs survived which showcase the damaging impact of Russian
revolution on legacy of Carl Faberge.

Mood Board

Design Development
• Annotation: The illustration for the floral
Faberge egg is the final design for a floral
themed Faberge egg because it not only
incorporates the detailed botanical elements of
Julie created by Peter Carl Faberge but also
gives it a modern flair.
Own Creative Response: The response towards
this design sketch is that it effectively represents
modern elements as well as the historical
elements associated with Faberge eggs and it's
evolution because it includes the natural floral
elements while also utilizing modern color
themes and design.
The main disadvantage is that it utilizes
fluorescent colors which can reduce its appeal
certain sections.

Design Development
• Annotation: The floral design which is selected to be
placed as an internal article on February egg this inspired
from gothic floral designs.
• This sketch represents gothic elements such as including
the natural beauty of floral designs with unappealing
elements such as thorns which make it contrast between
the beauty of nature along with its ability to cause harm.
• This is an effective way of representing the romantic
association off Faberge eggs while also kept chilling dear
limitation to royal elites and their destruction with the
beginning of Russian Revolution.
• In this way it supports design development because it
incorporates the main aim of the research by effectively
depicting various elements of the history of Faberge eggs.

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• Creative Response: The creative
response towards this sketch is that it is
able to provide information about the
overall purpose of the design by
incorporating their contrasting elements
which are negative aspects of the
Russian Revolution and positive aspects
of Faberge eggs and jeweler.
• This is incorporated by showcasing the
opposite elements of nature and
unnatural two gothic floral designs
which is also suitable for depicting the
creative ways in which modern Faberge
jeweler is developed. In addition to this
it also suits the modern design of
exterior of the Faberge egg.

Statement of Intent
• After completion of the final design it is evaluated that
the purpose of creation of this presentation is to
understand the history of Faberge jewelry.
• This includes its association with the resident revolution
and the ways in which it's developed in the modern
times.
• This is completed with the help of suitable illustrations
and design of the Faberge eggs.
• The final design outcome of Faberge jewelry effectively
depicts the history of Faberge eggs inclosing
romanticism and revolution.

Final Design Outcome

Evaluation
• Strength
• The strength of this research is that it directly takes
information from the original designs of the
Faberge eggs along with the historical data
available on production of Faberge eggs during its
conception.
• This brings strong foundation to the research as it
is based on factual data and accurate historical
development of a specific art which provides the
research more credibility.

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In addition to this the usage of mind map
and mood board also helps in efficient
completion of the research so that the
final designs are developed an overall
research is completed in a timely manner.
This type of effective time management
by using different tools is beneficial for
this research and is one of the main
strengths of the investigation.

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The usage of mood board also represents the
aesthetic of the research and helps limit the
main ideas and themes engage within the
investigation.
This is because the aesthetic of the research
can be easily understood by looking at the
mood board so that knew elements from the
long history of Faberge development are not
included unnecessarily in the final designs.

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• In addition to this the usage of mind maps and
mood board is a valuable element of the research
because it helps the guide and focus the research
in the right direction so that any excessive
elements more information is not used in the
investigation
• The main purpose of the investigation to depict the
history of Faberge eggs along with its
development an association of Russian Revolution
can be clearly communicated in concise manner.

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• Finally the usage of sketches in the
investigation is also its strength because it
effectively depicts the final designs in a clear
and easy to understand man so that the main
purpose of the investigation is easily
conveyed to the audience.
• Weaknesses
• The primary weakness of this investigation is
the time constraint because it limits the
amount of detailed investigation which can
be conducted on the history of Faberge eggs.

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• This weakness has a significant effect
on the overall quality of the
investigation because learning more
about the history of Faberge eggs and
it's impact on various royal societies
across Europe as well as its inspiration
from different types of jewelry
construction process is an artistic
pieces improves the investigation.

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• The time limitation also impact the
quality of sketches and designs
created for the investigation which
need to be improved and highly
detailed so that the final designs are
able to easily convey the overall
purpose of the investigation.
• Depict historical development of
Faberge jewelry and its association
with the Russian Revolution.

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• The absence of the
implementation can make the
design even more detailed and
focus on specific parts of Faberge
history and can also be increased
in the scale. In this we time
limitation greatly affects the
quality of the investigation an is
the weakness of this research.

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• In addition to this another
weak area of this investigation
is the difficulty in finding
accurate resources because the
area of Faberge egg
development and Faberge
history is not an area with
active research so that recent
journal articles and other
information can be acquired
easily.
Weakness

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• What Could have been
done differently
• The main area which needs
to be changed according to
me was the incorporation of
digital sketching technology
to clearly define the designs
of various elements of the
Faberge eggs.

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• This is an important area of the investigation because
the beauty and appeal of Faberge eggs lies on the
details and usage of pen and pencil material for
creating sketches is not effective as compared to digital
technology.
• This could be changed by learning about digital
technology which is useful for eating designs and
sketches so that the details of the Faberge egg and its
internal articles can be enhanced and the project can be
improved even further.

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• In addition to this another area which
could have been improved the overall
research is looking into the specific
techniques which were being used by the
original jewelry who created Faberge eggs.
• This is because it provides better
knowledge about the ways in which
botanical aspects in other areas of creating
fabric jewelry were being done during their
introduction to royal societies of Europe.

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• This is because it would have provided a greater
view about the ways in which Faberge egg
production was continued after the Russian
Revolution among different royal societies of
Europe and how the knowledge of Faberge egg
production was passed down their such items can
also be commonly produced by jewelers.
• Improvement in this area would have benefited the
research and also development of the final designs.

CONCLUSION
From the above presentation it is concluded that February production has long history in
the royal societies of Europe. The delicate nature and detail oriented appeal of Faberge
eggs and jewelry made it highly popular among the royal classes an elites of Europe and
it is still considered a superior decorative item in the current time because of its detailed
elements which also included making natural elements such as flowers and plants. The
Russian Revolution also played an important role in shaping the history of Faberge eggs
as it affected the preservation and production of decorative item by Peter Carl Faberge.
As of now different Faberge inspired jewelers can be created including Faberge eggs and
botanical Faberge but incorporating modern technologies and material which helps reach
the detail and precise elements of original Faberge decorative items.

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