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.
Lalique Citrine and Enamel Brooch
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
A quintessential example of Art Nouveau jewelry design, this stunning citrine and enamel brooch is the work of the legendary artisan René Lalique. Ele...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rare René Lalique 18K Gold Snake Brooch
By René Lalique
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A Rare 18K Gold René Lalique Brooch of circular shape embossed with a coiled snake with its mouth wide open. Signed LALIQUE, with Lalique's maker...
18k Gold
René Lalique Butterfly Woman Brooch
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary brooch by René Lalique captures the daring imagination that made him the defining genius of Art Nouveau jewelry. Crafted circa 1900, this treasure transforms the f...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georges Braque Gold and Enamel Bird Brooch
By Georges Braque
Located in Darnestown, MD
Georges Braque (1882 - 1963) was one of the major artists of the 20th century. He was most prolific as a painter but also well known as a collagist and s...
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1930s Green Enamel and Yellow Gold Regimantal Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique 1930s green enamel and 18 karat yellow gold regimental brooch with 14 karat yellow gold pin; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive gold military brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a 14k yellow gold pin. The brooch has been modelled in the form of the regimental badge of The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (5th)*. The brooch depicts St. George upon a horse, killing a dragon. A green enamelled banner to the lower border bears the Latin motto 'Quo Fata Vocant', meaning 'Whither the Fates call'. The brooch is fitted to the original leatherette and velvet lined push fit presentation case, bearing the retailer's name 'By Appointment To H.M The King, The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company LTD, 112. Regent St London. W'. The brooch and presentation case are in exceptional condition, showing no signs or wear or use. This stunning antique sweetheart brooch...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Trifari Enamel and Jeweled Butterfly Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Enamel and Jeweled Butterfly Brooch from the 1960's. Green glass cabs set in wings within enamel frames with crystal paste accents. 1960's USA. 2" x 1.5".
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique French Butterfly Brooch Pin, 1890s
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1890s The brooch is finely modeled as a butterfly. It is handcrafted in silver-topped 18K gold and is encrusted with rose cut diamonds, sapphires and rubies. The principal velvety blue...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Wood Butterfly Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
For more than a century, nature has been a cherished muse of the French Maison. One constant inspiration is the butterfly - a metaphor for beauty and ephemerality. A unique tribute t...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Garnet Butterfly Brooch from the mid 19th Century. Nicely proportioned with pave rose cut garnets and seed pearl eyes. Great quality. 2.5" x 1.5". 1860's USA.
Garnet, Gilt Metal
Massive Maison Gripoix Butterfly Brooch
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Massive and elaborate Maison Gripoix large scale Butterfly Brooch, attributed to Jean Patou. Hand made in emerald, ruby and jet pate de verre with crystal paste accents. Good Cond...
Gilt Metal
De Vroomen 18 Karat Gold Enamel Brooch with Citrine, Peridot, and Diamonds
By De Vroomen
Located in New York, NY
Started in 1967 by Leo and Ginnie de Vroomen the company is known for bold and innovative designs, along with exquisite enamel work. Distinctive from the start, the renowned company...
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Citrine, Onyx and Diamond Sailboat Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Weston, MA
It is said that a brooch is the purest expression of the jeweler’s art. In this buoyant Cartier piece the careful cutting of the citrines captures the essence of a boat under full sa...
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Color Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This flying proud butterfly brooch features 1.26 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, fancy yellow and colorless. The fancy yellow diamonds are set in 18K yellow gold and the colo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Handkerchief Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming and Unusual Victorian Enamel and Diamond Handkerchief Brooch from the 19th Century in original box. 18k gold novelty brooch with enamel and rose diamond accents within initi...
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond Sapphire 18k Gold Signature X Cross Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond And Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Signature X Brooch. Unique 1970's brooch from the rare Tiffany & Co Signature X range, made famous by the esteeme...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalique Glass and Metal Brooch
By René Lalique
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The 'Trois Marguerites' brooch with a light green circular stained relief foiled glass cast depicting marguerittes mounted in gilt metal, signed and with Maker's mark 'LALIQUE' to t...
Gilt Metal
Lalique Carved Glass Brooch
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
A quintessential jewel of Art Nouveau design, this carved glass brooch by the legendary René Lalique showcases all of the best qualities of this legendary jeweler. A high relief carving...
Art Nouveau Silver and Molded Glass Brooch by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau silver foil-backed molded glass brooch set in brass. The molded glass features a motif of embracing pheasants with elongated, twisting tail feathers. Circa 1900....
Silver, Brass
Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch, circa 1900
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
ART NOUVEAU GOLD, DIAMOND & ENAMEL BROOCH BY RENE LALIQUE c.1900 Modelled as the head of a woman 'wood nymph' with rose-cut diamond-set pale green translucent enamel bandeau surround...
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Lalique Diamond Gold Clip
By René Lalique
Located in Aspen, CO
This 18K clip by the House of Lalique (and signed on the verso), is18K with 46 diamonds. It is approximately .75 inch by 1 inch. It weighs 24.48 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Lalique Masque De Femme Crystal Gilt Metal Brooch
By René Lalique
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Lalique Masque De Femme Brooch, Gold Gilt metal measuring 1 1/2 X 1 1/4 inch with a Lalique Frosted Crystal inset.
Gilt Metal
Rene Lalique Brooch
By René Lalique
Located in Water Mill, NY
Rene Lalique Deux Figurines Dos A Dos Brooch Circa 1913 Signed LALIQUE FRANCE Metal Backed Art Glass Brooch Depicting Two Naked Females Back to Back Surrou...
Rene Lalique Art Nouveau Gold And Glass Dandelion Hat Pin c1905
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
The dandelion seed head formed of moulded glass with individual seed detail, highlighted with pale green to the outer edge and blue to centre where the glass is mounted to the gold h...
Yellow Gold
René Lalique Art Deco Carved Glass and Metal Brooch
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco glass and metal brooch by René Lalique that is signed “ René Lalique France” with makers mark. Deux Naiades (MG Inventory #...