The career of the famed jewelry designer, glassmaker and decorative artist René Lalique spanned decades and artistic styles. Best known today for his works in glass, Lalique first won recognition for his jewelry. He was described as the inventor of modern jewelry by the French artist and designer Émile Gallé, and his luxurious naturalistic designs helped define the Art Nouveau movement. Later as a glassmaker in the 1920s and ‘30s, Lalique designed vases, clocks, chandeliers and even car hood ornaments that were the essence of Art Deco chic. Even now, the name Lalique continues to be a byword for a graceful, gracious and distinctively French brand of sophistication.
Born in 1860 in the Marne region of France, Lalique began his career as a jewelry designer in the last decades of the 19th century. His work employed now-classic Art Nouveau themes and motifs: flowing, organic lines; forms based on animals, insects and flowers — all rendered in luxurious materials such as ivory, enamel, gold and semi-precious stones. By 1905, Lalique had begun creating works in glass, and his style began to shift to a cleaner, sharper, smoother, more modern approach suited to his new medium. His Paris shop’s proximity to perfumer François Coty’s led him to experiment with beautiful perfume bottles. He offered the first customized scent bottles, transforming the perfume industry. By the end of the First World War, the artist had fully embraced Art Deco modernity, devoting himself to new industrial techniques of glass production and designs that manifest the sweeping lines and the forms suggestive of speed and movement characteristic of the style. Lalique’s work looked both backward and forward in time: embracing ancient mythological themes even as it celebrated modern progress.
Late in his career, Lalique took on high profile luxury interior design projects in Paris, Tokyo and elsewhere. He designed decorative fixtures and lighting for the interior of the luxury liner Normandie in 1935, and decorated the salons of well-known fashion designer Madeleine Vionnet. Today, Lalique’s influence is as relevant as it was when he opened his first jewelry shop in 1890. In a modern or even a traditional décor, as you will see from the objects offered on these pages, the work of René Lalique provides the stamp of savoir-faire.
René Lalique Art Deco Fioret Paris Dancing Nude Frosted Glass Pendant, 1924
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Created in 1924 by Rene Lalique for Fioret and signed Fioret Paris, this beautiful Art Deco pendant features a nude frolicking woman dancing with a long v...
Rene Lalique Aquamarine Dragonfly Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
An important Rene Lalique dragonfly pendant, the pendant set to the centre with a cushion-shaped aquamarine, within an open framework of four opposin...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rene Lalique Paris Silver Mounted Large Crystal Monkey Head Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 - 1060s Rene Lalique Paris Large Frosted Crystal Monkey Head Pendant mounted in Sterling Silver. Measuring 2 1/8 inches in length X 2 1/2 inche...
Crystal, Silver
Price Upon Request
Rene Lalique Art Nouveau Leaf and Pearl Collar
By René Lalique
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptional and Rare survival. Rene Lalique Art Nouveau Leaf and Pearl Collar from the early 20th Century. Tendrils of white enameled 18k gold...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Large Aquamarine Crystal Silver Pendant March birthstone raw crystal
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Large silver pendant with Aquamarine crystal on black cord, 100% silk, made in Japan Aquamarine crystal origin - Pakistan Aquamarine weight 352 carats pendant weight 119 grams penda...
Aquamarine, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Dragonfly Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Plique-a-Jour Art Nouveau dragonfly pendant necklace in sterling silver in beautiful shades of blue and green with little bright red eyes—possibly ruby or maybe paste, not t...
Silver
Art Nouveau Garnet and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is an antique Art Nouveau garnet and pearl pendant necklace. It has been set with a central garnet which is surrounded by multiple seed pearls along with an oval cut garnet drop...
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Art Deco DeRosa Crystal Baguette Collar
By Ralph DeRosa
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual Art Deco DeRosa Crystal Baguette Collar of crystal and faux ruby baguettes set into stepped design within articulated pave links. High Art Deco rhodium metal setting...
Rhodium
Miriam Haskell Massive Rose Monte and Faux Pearl Flower Collar
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Collector quality Miriam Haskell Massive Rose Monte and Faux Pearl Flower Collar. The 3 dimensional flowerheads are completely hand embroidered with ro...
Gilt Metal
Art Deco 1920s Czechoslovakian Multi-Coloured Glass Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This lovely necklace, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail that is characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This nec...
Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Lavaliere
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Lavaliere in 18k gold from the early 1900's. Lovely leaf design with gradient green to yellow enamel tones with natural pearls and Mississippi pearl drop. 1....
Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
$22,950
W 1.57 in D 0.6 in L 4.14 in
Sasportas 1925 Paris Art Deco Buddha Pendant 18Kt Diamonds Lapis and Malachite
By Sasportas
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful Buddha pendant designed by Sasportas. A beautiful and fabulous antique pendant from the French Art-Deco period, circa 1925. Designed with very symbolic thought that shows the figure of Buddha...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragonfly Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful antique locket dating back to the Victorian era. This oval shaped piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases a highly detailed gem set dragon...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
ART DECO c.1920's Emerald & Clear Glass Sterling Silver Bib Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ART DECO c.1920's Emerald & Clear Glass Sterling Silver Bib Pendant Necklace Circa: c.1920’s Markings: Sterling Style: Fringe pendant necklace...
French Art Nouveau Poppy Necklace
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau Poppy Necklace of gilt metal circa 1910. Graduated sized poppy stampings are used as links on gilt fox chain. Back has an additional ...
Gilt Metal
$5,795 / item
H 0.81 in W 0.62 in
Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, translucent opalescent turquoise vitreous enamel, guilloche, measurements app. 15.0...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
René Lalique Art Nouveau Glass and Enamel Necklace
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
A masterclass in Art Nouveau jewelry design, this stunning glass and enamel necklace is the work of the legendary designer René Lalique. Pendants made of eye-catching cobalt blue gla...
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rene Lalique Art Nouveau Frosted Glass Silk Lily of the Valley Tassel Necklace
By René Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Multi-strand style necklace with four cords of braided silk; light bluish-green in color with wear consistent with age Centering a triangular frosted glass pendant, highly rendered ...
René Lalique Art Deco Glass Necklace
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
A quintessential example of Art Deco jewelry design, this stunning glass necklace is the work of the legendary artisan René Lalique. Eleven hand-crafted beads are set along the stran...
Other
René Lalique "Pate sur Pate" Enamel, Gold and Diamond Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
Beautiful gold and "Pate sur pate" enamel pendant by Lalique c.1900, depicting the profile of a maiden facing left in low relief, formed of varying shades of blue iridescent enamel w...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
René Lalique 1920 Electric Blue Glass Wasps Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
An impressive 1920 Rene Lalique pendant titled "Guepes" (Wasps) of electric blue glass relief molded as 6 opposing wasps in Art Nouveau manner wit...
Vintage Lalique Gold Vermeil Art Deco Style Masque De Femme Crystal Necklace
By René Lalique
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Lalique Gold Vermil Art Deco Style Masque De Femme Crystal Pendant Choker Necklace. The necklace is 16 inches. The pendant measures 23mm X 27mm. T...
1920 Rene Lalique Amber Glass Cherries Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
An amber glass pendant titled "Cerises" (Cherries) made by French jewelry designer and glassmaker Rene Lalique in 1920 featuring a 3-dimensional acid finished design of cherries on f...
René Lalique Art Nouveau Enamel and Gold Boxed "Automne" Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau enamel, translucent enamel and gold "Automne" pendant by René Lalique. This piece is one of many allegorical jewels that Lalique created to celebrate the beauties of the natural world. In this pendant, autumn is personified in enamel and gold. The pale face is carved in bas relief into the enamel, and carved leaves and enameled berries delicately fall down the arabesquing frame. Lalique was only one of many artists at the time who was fascinated by the transience of nature. The solemn countenance of the face and curling edges of the gold leaves in this pendant suggest an anticipation of the decay and cold that are soon to come with the changing of the seasons. The pendant has the original fitted leather box embossed with a design of falling leaves, the silk lining of the case is signed with gilt mark R. Lalique/20 Rue Thérèse/Paris. Circa 1898. Pictured in Antique and 20th Century Jewellery...
18k Gold
Rene Lalique Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
The pendant crafted in yellow gold and of triangular shape and three dimensional form depicting an embracing couple with right arms outstretched, one delicately holding a flower in h...
18k Gold
Important Rene Lalique Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Pearl Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
The pendant designed as a female figure in classical dress with her hair worn up and her arms outstretched, modelled in unadorned yellow gold against a background of blue enamel whic...
Pearl, Enamel
Rene Lalique Plaque Necklace
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco cobalt blue “Guepes” pendant necklace by René Lalique. The pendant depicts hornets in a stinging pose, molded in vibrant cobalt blue glass, and hanging from a knott...
Art Nouveau Pavots Enamel and Opalescent Glass Pendant by Rene Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
"Pavots" a gold Plique-a-Jour enamel and opalescent glass pendant By Rene Lalique Paris c.1897 18ct yellow gold French assay mark and signed on the bottom edge 27.10 grams 6...