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.
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...
Mikimoto Blue Sapphire & Akoya Pearl Ocean Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Honolulu, HI
For those inspired by the ocean, this Mikimoto necklace is just exhilarating. Deep blue sapphires gradually fade into a stunning 8mm Akoya crafted in 18kt wh...
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Orange Garnet and Diamond Two Toned Pendant and Chain in 14k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow and White Gold Total Weight: 3.1 Grams Chain Length: 18" Diamond Count: 4 brilliant cut Diamond Clarity: H-I Diamond Color: VS ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
This stunning blue sapphire and diamond necklace is sure to turn heads. Made with 8 oval sapphires surrounded by diamond halos, the sapphires weigh 6.32 carats. Altogether the neckla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermès Birkin Amulette Collection 0.22 Cttw Diamond Necklace in Rose Gold
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Previously owned Hermès Birkin Amulette Collection pendant necklace. The necklace is 14.5"- 15.5" inches in length, made of 18K rose gold, and weighs 6.80 DWT (approx. 10.58 grams). ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Multi Colored Gemstone Cross Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10 Grams Chain Length: 18" Pendant Measurement: 1" x 0.80" Gemstones: 3 green peridot, 3 purple amethyst, 3 ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin Tigers Eye Heart Pendant with Diamonds
By Roberto Coin
Located in Chicago, IL
Roberto Coin Tigers Eye, heart shaped pendant. The necklace weighs 7.70 dwt, has 56 round diamonds in G color, VS Clarity for a total weight of ...
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
18KT White Gold Bouquet Diamond Flower Pendant 0.74ct Total
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18KT white gold bouquet diamond flower pendant. .3 LILY CUT ® flower shape diamond H color VS SI clarity 0.54 cts . additional 0.20 ct round diamond accent...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Cameo Heart Pin with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique cameo heart with diamond pin is made of 14K yellow gold. It contains a round diamond weighing 0.01 CTTW.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Ruby and Round Brilliant Diamond Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.8 Grams Chain Length: 18" Gemstone: Red Ruby Gemstone Shape: marquise Gemstone Carat Weight: 0.50 carats Diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,395
H 1.42 in W 0.63 in
Judith Ripka Gold Pineapple Diamond Star Sapphire Ruby Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold
By Judith Ripka
Located in Honolulu, HI
This beautiful vintage Judith Ripka pineapple pendant has gemstones running down, starting with 5 round diamonds then a baby blue star sapphire ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Mings Carved Nephrite Jade Pendant and Cord in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Specifications: Gemstone: Nephrite Jade Color: Green and red Cut: Carved, Slightly pierced Gemstone Measurements: 2" x 1.8"...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant and Chain in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
(chain included ) Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 3.7 Grams Chain Length: 18" Pearl: 8.4 mm Tahitian pearl Diamond Count: 4 Diamond Carat W...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Nounours Mignon Cute 18K Gold Teddy Bear Pendant in Diamonds and Emeralds
By New York Jewelers Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover the enchantment of the "Nounours Mignon" pendant, a delightful creation that merges playful charm with luxurious elegance. This adorable teddy bear pendant wearing a cute bo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Diamond Two Heart Lightning Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 2.7 Grams Chain Length: 14" Pendant Length: 0.80" Diamond Count: 2 brilliant cut Diamond Clarity: H Diamond ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
8 Diamond Circles Chain Necklace in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow and White Gold Total Weight: 6.4 Grams Chain Length: 16" Diamond Count: 8 brilliant cut Diamond Clarity: G Diamond Color: VS Di...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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...
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:...