Medallion portrait of Peter Carl Faberge, modelled by Alfred Pocock. Peter Carl Faberge, also known as Karl Gustavovich Faberge (30 May 1846 - 24 September 1920), was a Russian jeweller best known for the famous Faberge eggs made in the style of genuine Easter eggs, but using precious metals and gemstones rather than more mundane materials. He was one of the sons of the founder of the famous jewellery legacy House of Faberge.