Lalique
Lalique is a very recognized style of jewelry and glass, recognized by antique jewelry collectors across the globe. The creation was designed by Rene Jules Lalique in France, beginning in the 1880s. By the turn of the century, Lalique had made a huge name for himself within the Art Noveau world; making jewelry more than just an accessory, but an art form as well. His designs were innovative and creative, and became one of the most sought after designers for the wealthy, as well as business owners who wanted to carry his product. Eventually Samuel Bing, a German art dealer, began to display Lalique jewelry in his famous Parisian shop, Maison de l'Art Nouveau.
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Lalique’s designs varied form the simple to the intricate, and the pieces varied from perfume bottles to brooches to necklaces. However, glasswork didn’t come to fruition until after 1900. By 1902, Lalique was hired by several different designer names to create glass perfume bottles; Guerlain, Worth, and D’Orsay to name a few.
Once Lalique started to evolve and gain a name for itself within the glass arena as well as jewelry, Lalique began to experiment with glass texture, such as frosted, etched, and glazed. Lalique still maintains its well known reputation as a classic and unique creator of jewelry and glass.
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