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Business profile: Fabergé (jewellery company, founded in Russia)
12/26/2025
Business profile: Fabergé (jewellery company, founded in Russia)
Show notes: Fabergé This episode of Business Pioneers is about the jewellery firm Farberge. At its height, Faberge was the largest jewellery firm in the world. The company is best known for making easter eggs for the Russian imperial family. In reality, the easter eggs were only one of the many thousands of products the business produced. Its full product lines included everything from tiaras to religious ornaments to cigarette cases. In the show, we look at how the House of Fabergé rose to preeminence. The episode focuses on the company's approach to winning clients, producing the highest quality products, expanding into new markets and navigating crises. It covers: 01:50 The Fabergé family’s origins, migration to Russia, and the early days of the jewellery business. 03:10 How Carl’s education and exposure to European craftsmanship shaped the company’s future. 03:53 Carl's return to St. Petersburg and his work to transform Fabergé into a world-renowned firm. 06:30 Carl’s volunteering at the Hermitage Museum, leading to the first Imperial Egg commission. 08:00 – The story behind the first egg, its significance, and the start of a tradition. 09:30 – How Fabergé maintained secrecy and exclusivity around the Imperial Eggs. 11:08 – Fabergé’s workshop system, focus on quality, and the culture of experimentation. 12:08 – Carl Fabergé's approach to nurturing talent. 14:00 – How Fabergé supported and developed its staff, even during times of crisis. 15:30 – Expansion within Russia and internationally, including the opening of the London store and relationships with other royal families. 17:32 – The impact of political upheaval in Russia, shifting business focus, and adapting to new realities during and after World War I. 19:30 – Carl’s exile, the continuation of the brand, and its enduring reputation for luxury. 19:30 – Pt 6: Essential Elements of Success. Listen to the show to hear the company's pioneering approach distilled down into six essential elements of success. Sources Book | (1919) by Franz Birbaum Book | Peter Carl Faberge: Goldsmith and Jeweller to the Russian Imperial Court (1949) by Henry Bainbridge Book | (2008) by Toby Faber Podcast | (2021) - Pete Carl Faberge, The Royal Jeweller Photos of objects made by the House of Fabergé. Renaissance Egg, 1894 This file is licensed under the license. Attribution: Михаил Овчинников Lilies of the Valley Egg, 1898 This file is licensed under the license. Attribution: Ninara Rose Trellis Egg, 1907 Show sponsor: Ease of Mind Productions – making audiobook recording easy () Connect with Us: Website: businessinnovators.global Email: info@businessinnovators.global Feedback and suggestions welcome! Please rate, subscribe, and share. Thank you for listening to Business Innovators. Stay tuned for more stories and strategies to help you grow your company.
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