“Le Carnet de Bal” means dance card...

Fabergé unveiled their all-white-diamond “Le Carnet de Bal” collection. The jewelry line commemorates the splendor of bygone Russian winter celebrations that were a pivotal feature of St. Petersburg society at the turn of the 19th century.

Faberge held a preview of the new collection in London — amid uncharacteristic snowfall and subfreezing temperatures — during the celebration of Russian Week.

A “Le Carnet de Bal” (or dance card) served to record the names and order of the gentlemen with whom a lady had agreed to dance, and also as a memento of the ball. Fusing tradition and modernity, and priced up to $1 million, the “Le Carnet de Bal” collection draws inspiration from winter themes and works by Peter Carl Fabergé to deliver contemporary interpretations of styles reminiscent of the Belle Époque era.

This collection debuts 15 months following the launch of Faberge's “Les Fabuleuses” collection of multicoloured, intricately set, one-off jewelry creations.

Katharina Flohr, Fabergé’s creative and managing Director, said, “The ‘Le Carnet de Bal’ collection blends opulence and freshness, capturing the fine balance between historical grandeur and modernity. Contemporary Fabergé jewelry requires sensitivity, respect for materials, attention to detail and elements drawn from its legendary heritage.

“The fascination and enthusiasm for our inaugural ‘Les Fabuleuses’ collection has been overwhelming, and I’m delighted to present this new collection, particularly so at a time when white diamonds have roundly demonstrated their resilient value. Our clients continually seek special items that will hold or accrue value for decades to come."

Fabergé sells its collections online, supported by a team of multi-lingual sales advisors, and offers users the ability to “try it on now” by superimposing items from the collection onto the hands or body of the user via the iPhone’s built in camera.

By: Jeff Miller

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