1. Jeweler René Lalique, who I posted about way back in May, caused an explosion of insect themed jewelry at the turn of the century. Lalique was fascinated with the natural form, and insects were always one of his favorite subjects.

    Jeweler René Lalique, who I posted about way back in May, caused an explosion of insect themed jewelry at the turn of the century. Lalique was fascinated with the natural form, and insects were always one of his favorite subjects.

  2. An interesting article regarding Lalique jewels. I imagine the flowers in their hair would have been something similar to the tiara comb posted below. (source: The Oakland Tribune, June 1st, 1905.)

    An interesting article regarding Lalique jewels. I imagine the flowers in their hair would have been something similar to the tiara comb posted below.

    (source: The Oakland Tribune, June 1st, 1905.)

  3. A Lalique peridot ring from 1904 featuring rather sinister looking enamel crows. I’ve always thought this ring looks as though it should belong to a wicked witch in a fairy tale.

    A Lalique peridot ring from 1904 featuring rather sinister looking enamel crows. I’ve always thought this ring looks as though it should belong to a wicked witch in a fairy tale.

  4. A 1902 to 1903 Lalique comb. I like that the decorative part of the comb is on a hinge so that it can be adjusted to show no matter how the comb is placed in the hair.

    A 1902 to 1903 Lalique comb. I like that the decorative part of the comb is on a hinge so that it can be adjusted to show no matter how the comb is placed in the hair.

  5. A dramatic 1902 Lalique horn, pearl and glass snake brooch.

    A dramatic 1902 Lalique horn, pearl and glass snake brooch.

  6. 1901 Lalique enamel peacock pendant.

    1901 Lalique enamel peacock pendant.

  7. A turn of the century Lalique gold and enamel dog collar (choker) plaque titled ‘Sylph’.

    A turn of the century Lalique gold and enamel dog collar (choker) plaque titled ‘Sylph’.

  8. A lovely Lalique ring, circa 1900.

    A lovely Lalique ring, circa 1900.

  9. A hauntingly beautiful Lalique brooch entitled ‘La Pensee’ or ‘The Thought’.

    A hauntingly beautiful Lalique brooch entitled ‘La Pensee’ or ‘The Thought’.

  10. Another turn of the century Lalique horn comb, this one with an enameled landscape.

    Another turn of the century Lalique horn comb, this one with an enameled landscape.