Jewelry M.S. Rau | Lalique Citrine And Enamel Brooch

A Quintessential Example Of Art Nouveau Jewelry Design, This Stunning Citrine And Enamel Brooch Is The Work Of The Legendary Artisan René Lalique. Elegantly Curved Panels Of Black Enamel And Gold Highlight The Citrine’S Incredible Vibrancy Of Color. Reflecting The Organic Elegance That Defines The Art Nouveau Style, This Brooch Represents Lalique’S Remarkable Eye For Design. The Central Citrine Weights Approximately 10.00 Carats And Is Set In 18K Yellow Gold With Accent Diamonds And Citrines.

René Lalique Remains One Of The Most Popular Sculptors And Designers Of The Art Nouveau And Art Deco Periods. Combining Precious Materials Such As Gold And Gemstones With Delicate Enamel And Glass, Lalique’S Jewelry Creations Rejected Traditional Gem-Centric Designs In Favor Of Overall Aesthetics. As A Result, Lalique’S Hand-Crafted Creations Such As This Brooch Are Among The Most Extraordinary Designs Of Their Era. Other Rare Examples Of René Lalique’S Jewelry Creations Can Be Found In The Metropolitan Museum Of Art (New York), Walters Art Museum (Baltimore) And Toledo Museum Of Art (Ohio).

Circa 1910

Signed “Lalique.” This Brooch Comes Complete With Its Original Lalique Box.

3 1/2″ Length