Faberge / Peter Carl  was a master Russian jeweler. He and his team made wonderful objects and jewels but are best known for their series of lavish Easter eggs that were made for the Russian Imperial family, from 1885 -1916. Each egg, an artistic tour de force, took a year or more to make, involving a team of highly skilled craftsmen. Although the theme of the Easter eggs changed annually, the element of surprise remained a constant link between them. Of the total 65 eggs Fabergé made, 57 have survived. / by Renata Jon Hair