Lalique, necklace, "L'Oiseau de Feu", 18K gold with fire opal, sapphires, and diamonds on black jade
Total weight of diamonds approximately 1.16 ct according to the accompanying valuation certificate, beads of white jade and carnelian diameter approximately 9 - 10 mm, dimensions of the larger disc-shaped motif approximately 38 X 40 mm, total length of the inner strand approximately 73 cm, total weight 209 g. Signed Lalique and with Swiss hallmarks. Case included (defective). Contemporary.
Wear commensurate with age and use.
René Lalique was a French jeweller and glass artist who established his own workshop in 1885. Around the turn of the century, his production mostly consisted of exquisite jewellery in sophisticated Art Nouveau style. From around 1920, René Lalique transitioned to creating art glass. Lalique's glass pieces are mould-blown with naturalistically decorations of plants, women, and animals in a well-balanced harmony. Besides art glass, Lalique also manufactured perfume bottles, lamps, and glassware. The factory remains active to this day.
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