faberge
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A renowned Russian jeweler and goldsmith: "Fabergé" refers specifically to Peter Carl Fabergé, famous for his exquisite and elaborate decorative arts, particularly the jeweled and enameled Easter eggs created for the Russian Imperial family and other European royalty.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The museum is exhibiting a genuine Fabergé egg from the imperial collection.
- Fabergé's workshops were celebrated for their masterful craftsmanship and intricate designs.
Advanced Usage
- "Fabergé egg": This is the most common usage, referring specifically to one of the ornate, jeweled Easter eggs created by the House of Fabergé.
- The lost Fabergé egg was discovered decades later at a flea market.
- "Fabergé style": Used to describe objects or jewelry that emulate the intricate, luxurious, and detailed craftsmanship characteristic of Fabergé's work.
- The necklace, with its delicate enamel work and gemstones, was in the Fabergé style.
Variants and Related Words
- Fabergéan (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the work of Fabergé.
- The clock featured Fabergéan elegance with its guilloché enamel and gold filigree.
- House of Fabergé: The name of the family firm and brand founded by Peter Carl Fabergé.
Synonyms
- Goldsmith: A person who makes gold articles.
- Jeweler: A person who makes or sells jewelry.
- Artisan: A worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.
Notes
- The word "Fabergé" is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to the person, his workshop, or the objects created by him. It is not used as a common noun, verb, or in phrasal verbs.
- The accent (é) is often used in the spelling to reflect the French influence on the name, though it is sometimes written in English as "Faberge".
Noun
- Russian goldsmith noted for creating a series of jeweled and enameled Easter eggs for European royalty (1846-1920)