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Daum Jewelry & Watches

For collectors, Daum is a name in the first rank of the French makers of art glass, along with those of Émile Gallé and René Lalique. Led in its early decades by the brothers Auguste (1853–1909) and Antonin Daum (1864–1931), the company, based in the city of Nancy, established its reputation in the Art Nouveau period, and later successfully adopted the Art Deco style.

In 1878, lawyer Jean Daum took over the ownership of a glassworks as payment for a debt and installed his sons as proprietors. Initially, Daum made glass for everyday purposes such as windows, watches and tableware, but the success that Gallé enjoyed at the 1889 Universal Exposition in Paris — the international showcase for which the Eiffel Tower was built — inspired the Daum brothers to begin making art-glass pieces. They produced popular works of cameo glass, a decorative technique in which an outer layer of glass is acid-etched or carved off to reveal the layer below, but Daum became best known for vessels and sculptures in pâte de verre — a painstaking method in which finely ground colored glass is mixed with a binder, placed in a mold and then fired in a kiln. 

Though early Daum glass was never signed by individual artists, the firm employed some of the masters of the naturalistic, asymmetrical Art Nouveau style, including Jacques Grüber, Henri Bergé and Amalric Walter (whose first name is frequently misspelled). Daum also collaborated with furniture and metalware designer Louis Majorelle, who created wrought-iron and brass mounts for vases and table lamps. In the 1960s, Daum commissioned fine artists, most notably Salvador Dalí and sculptor César Baldaccini, to design glass pieces. As you see from the works offered on 1stDibs, Daum has been home to an astonishingly rich roster of creative spirits and is today a state-owned enterprise making pâte de verre figurines. 

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Antique French Nancy Signed Art Nouveau Mucha Majorelle Gruber Style Glass Box
Antique French Nancy Signed Art Nouveau Mucha Majorelle Gruber Style Glass Box

Antique French Nancy Signed Art Nouveau Mucha Majorelle Gruber Style Glass Box

By Daum

Located in Chicago, IL

Influenced by the Art-Nouveau illustrations of Alphonse Mucha, this Nancy-signed antique French enameled glass jewelry box display case is decora...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze

Daum Art Nouveau Garnet Crystal Gold Plated Ring, France, 1970s
Daum Art Nouveau Garnet Crystal Gold Plated Ring, France, 1970s

Daum Art Nouveau Garnet Crystal Gold Plated Ring, France, 1970s

By Daum

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

Gorgeous Daum Ring in vermeil silver 925 and Daum crystal cabuchon in a beautiful garnet color, size 55. Daum is a crystal craftsman made in Nancy, France, founded in 1878 by Jean...

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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

DAUM Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin Brooch
DAUM Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin Brooch

DAUM Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin Brooch

By Daum

Located in Nice, FR

DAUM vintage lapel pin brooch featuring a yellow crystal paste butterfly. Engraved DAUM France (see the picture n°8 - hard to photograph). Indicat...

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20th Century French Daum Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Daum Nancy France Signed Glass Applications Lead Crystal Sculpted Vase
Art Deco Daum Nancy France Signed Glass Applications Lead Crystal Sculpted Vase

Art Deco Daum Nancy France Signed Glass Applications Lead Crystal Sculpted Vase

By Daum

Located in Chicago, IL

Art glass vase signed: Daum Nancy France. Evidenced by this Daum sculptural colorless blown and hot-shaped lead-crystal heavy vessel vase, the finest irreproducible artistic works in the history of the iconic French decorative-glass maker feature ornamental thick glass applications. Its most in-demand pieces today were made between 1925 and 1935, with very few major ArtDeco-period pieces remaining in private hands and even less without damage. A similarly shaped, constructed and sized circa-1925 vase with "stylized foliage" motif is in the collection of the French Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris as Inventory #36309 acquired from Don Jacques Daum. A later-produced vase with a similar application-motif at just the rim, but in a "Champagne" bubbled style, is among the photos in the published book about the Leo and Irina Esterkin acquisitions from 1910-1940 titled Daum Art Deco Glass--A Private Collection. On our prime-condition antique vase, applied transparent glass is styled in high relief into a flowing undulating motif that evolved from Daum's Art Nouveau foliage designs. The angular and curvilinear shapes of this vessel epitomize the bold vases, bowls and sculptures for which Daum is best known. Its tiny pencil-etched signature on the side near the bottom reads "Daum (plus the Lorraine-cross symbol) Nancy France", which resembles some published signatures since 1925. Revealing how ahead of its time this particular design was--after WWII in 1945 coinciding with the revitalization of the French glass industry--Daum used...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal

HILTON McCONNICO for DAUM Vintage Rare Pate de Verre Cactus Ring
HILTON McCONNICO for DAUM Vintage Rare Pate de Verre Cactus Ring

HILTON McCONNICO for DAUM Vintage Rare Pate de Verre Cactus Ring

By Daum

Located in Nice, FR

HILTON McCONNICO for DAUM vintage rare gold tone ring featuring a pate de verre cactus. Embossed HMc and DAUM FRANCE. Indicative measurements : inner circumference approx. 5.03 cm ...

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20th Century French Daum Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Daum Golden Metal Necklace with Glass Paste and Rhinestones
Daum Golden Metal Necklace with Glass Paste and Rhinestones

Daum Golden Metal Necklace with Glass Paste and Rhinestones

By Daum

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Daum - Golden metal necklace with glass paste and rhinestones. Not signed jewelry. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 47 cm Seller Reference...

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1990s French Daum Jewelry & Watches

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Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Design Dangle Earrings
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By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Rossella Ugolini design collection, contemporary jewels. Handcrafted Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Purple Amethyst . Oval cut Amethyst dangle earrings that reflect a Modern style Handcrafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and embellished with a deep purple Amethyst. The sculptural design provides an extra shiny surface of the disk and a subtle play of the shadow and light that remind the moon surface. You can wear the earrings every day and the piece can be ordered as a clip - on earrings. All stones have a meaning: Amethyst relieves an individual from stress and strain. By choosing a jewel from the Rossella Ugolini collection, you are not only choosing to support a unique, careful and meticulously built savoir-faire, built over years of work and artistic experimentation; by choosing the ""well-made"" by hand, you contribute to the growth and diffusion of a sector full of value, storytelling, culture and inspiration, in which Beauty plays a fundamental role: as inspirer and muse of the soul." Rossella Ugolini Jewelry Designer's collection is 100% handcrafted with loads of love in Rome. An exclusive design, enriched by the most precious metals and gems, gives shape to Rossella's daily inspirations and a lifetime passion, framed by the timeless beauty of Rome and its enchanting atmosphere. Quality comes from attention to detail. Each Rossella Ugolini's item is unique and never worn or owned before. Each box is wrapped with paper and ribbons in a color that matching the jewelry. In addiction you will find a handwritten card and a watercolor drawing of the piece. The box is seal with a wax lacquer seal . Feel free to contact us for any jewel's customization, we'll be pleased to create a one-of-a-kind piece on request for you. The strength of the collections proposed by Rossella Ugolini comes from the quality of the product, still characterized today by a strong artisan imprint and attention to detail. The company has always been faithfully linked to a Made in Italy that accompanies the jewels from the choice of the best precious stones, subjected to careful selection, up to the final packaging for which a finish aimed at a perfect fit of the jewel is always required . Today, in the Rome Atelier, we are committed to obtaining excellence from every single product. The laboratory entirely dedicated to design and handmade creations is also located in Rome. By choosing a jewel from the Rossella Ugolini collection, you are not only choosing to support a unique, careful and meticulously built savoir-faire, built over years of work and artistic experimentation; by choosing the ""well-made"" by hand, you contribute to the growth and diffusion of a sector full of value, storytelling, culture and inspiration, in which Beauty plays a fundamental role: as inspirer and muse of the soul. Details: Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Design...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Daum Jewelry & Watches

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By Valentin Magro

Located in New York, NY

The unique glow of cat eye moonstone is the crown of this ring. The gem, which derives its name from the effect of narrow reflected light, is cut into an oval shaped cabochon with a ...

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2010s American Contemporary Daum Jewelry & Watches

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By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, these bold gold dangle pendant earrings are a limited edition piece that exudes sophistication and style. Measurements: 0.55 inch (14mm) x2.28 in...

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Located in Boston, MA

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18K Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin, Retro Style, 0.50ctw, USA

Located in Palm Desert, CA

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Ammanii Pavé Zirconia Star Ring in Vermeil Gold

Ammanii Pavé Zirconia Star Ring in Vermeil Gold

By Ammanii

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The sparkling pavé star ring is the ultimate reflection of your inner beauty. Handcrafted from vermeil gold, sterling silver base with 18k yellow gold plating, in our signature satin...

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Mario Buccellati Silver Squirrel

Mario Buccellati Silver Squirrel

By Mario Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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A stunning addition to our new Malikat -Queen’s Collection- Inspired by the powerful legacy of the ruling queens of ancient Egypt. A modern representation of the power, confidence and grace that Queen Hatshepsut was known for during her reign. Masterfully handcrafted from vermeil gold, sterling silver base with 18k yellow gold plating, in our signature satin finish with a hand set snake using high grade Ruby Cubic Zirconia...

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Authentic Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Brooch

Authentic Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Tiffany & Co. Style: Pin / Brooch Metal: 18k Yellow Gold - 30.0 grams Hallmark: "TIFFANY&Co. 18kt ITALY " Includes: -Tiffany & Co Jewelry Pouch - Ce...

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1990s American Daum Jewelry & Watches

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18K Yellow Gold Barrel Ring

18K Yellow Gold Barrel Ring

By Valentin Magro

Located in New York, NY

The warm flare of 18k yellow gold is the essence of this intricate and modern ring. A sleek cylinder cabochon is on top of the band. Enveloping over are a pair of parallel golden str...

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Daum Golden Metal Necklace with Glass Paste and Rhinestones
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Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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1990s French Daum Jewelry & Watches

Daum Dickey Golden Metal Articulated Necklace with Resin, 1990s
Daum Dickey Golden Metal Articulated Necklace with Resin, 1990s

Daum Dickey Golden Metal Articulated Necklace with Resin, 1990s

By Daum

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Daum - (Made in France) Golden metal articulated necklace with resin, glass paste, and rhinestone cabochons. Jewelry from the middle of the 1990s. Additional information: Condition:...

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20th Century French Daum Jewelry & Watches

Hilton McConnico for Daum Vintage Massive Pate de Verre Cactus Brooch
Hilton McConnico for Daum Vintage Massive Pate de Verre Cactus Brooch

Hilton McConnico for Daum Vintage Massive Pate de Verre Cactus Brooch

By Daum

Located in Nice, FR

HILTON McCONNICO for DAUM vintage massive brooch featuring a pate de verre cactus in a gold toned setting. Embossed HMc DAUM FRANCE. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 8...

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Vintage DAUM by Hilton McConnico Jewelled Glass Brooch
Vintage DAUM by Hilton McConnico Jewelled Glass Brooch

Vintage DAUM by Hilton McConnico Jewelled Glass Brooch

By Daum

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage DAUM by Hilton McConnico Jewelled Glass Brooch Measurements: Height: 1.96 inches (5 cm) Width: 2.04 inches (5.2 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic D...

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20th Century French Daum Jewelry & Watches

Hilton McConnico for Daum Vintage Massive Pate de Verre Cactus Brooch
Hilton McConnico for Daum Vintage Massive Pate de Verre Cactus Brooch

Hilton McConnico for Daum Vintage Massive Pate de Verre Cactus Brooch

By Daum

Located in Nice, FR

HILTON McCONNICO for DAUM vintage massive brooch featuring a pate de verre cactus in a gold toned setting. Embossed HMc DAUM FRANCE. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 8...

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20th Century French Daum Jewelry & Watches

Daum jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Daum jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gilt metal. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Daum jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Daum crystal jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 6 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. art deco and Art Nouveau are among the most popular styles of Daum jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Edouard Aimé Arnould, Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, and Vever. Prices for Daum jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $665 and tops out at $24,975, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $1,856.

Questions About Daum Jewelry & Watches

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, all Daum vases are signed. Authentic Daum glass work will have the signature “Daum Nancy” and incorporate the cross of Lorraine. Looking for a signature is one of the best ways to ensure authenticity. Browse a range of authentic Daum vases and other glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Yes, Daum crystal is typically marked. The French maker usually adds the word "Daum Nancy" and its logo, a double cross called the Cross of Lorraine, to its pieces. You can locate the mark in a discreet area, such as on the bottom of stemware and decorative objects. Find a selection of Daum Nancy crystal wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Daum glass is normally signed. The location of the company's mark varies, but it usually says "Daum Nancy" above, below or beside the cross of Lorraine, a cross with two crossbars. Find a variety of Daum glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How Daum glass is made involves a process unique to the manufacturer, called pâte de verre. It involves filling a refractory mold with finely crushed glass and then baking the piece in a kiln. Shop a collection of Daum glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    To identify Daum crystal, look for the maker's mark, usually found at the bottom of the piece. Most crystal ware produced by the luxury maker will feature the brand's logo or a hand-applied artist's signature. You can compare the markings on your piece with images featured on trusted online resources to learn more about them. Alternatively, you can consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer for assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Daum crystal.