Born in
Helsinki,
Finland, he became an apprentice at the workshop of jeweller Karl Herold in
St. Petersburg (1845–1850), then master in 1857 with his own workshop. He was senior member of
Fabergé's workshop, he was head jeweller and also produced parts for composite articles. He died in St. Petersburg. His son
Albert Holmström (1876–1925) continued in his father's footsteps after his death and used the same mark,
AH. His daughter, Hilma Alina Holmström (1875–1936), and granddaughter,
Alma Pihl (1888–1976), were both jewellery designers and workmasters at Fabergé. Alma designed the
Winter Easter Egg and the
Mosaic Easter Egg. His grandson,
Oskar Woldemar Pihl (1890–1959), was also a jeweller and goldsmith. ==References==