Lalique Arethuse Pendant
This line of emblematic fashion jewellery byย Lalique features one of Lalique’s signature motifs: a crystal mask of a woman with a repolished satin finish.
Created in 1935 by Renรฉ Lalique for a specially commissioned fountain titles “Coutard”, this LALIQUE Pendant necklace in crystal with face of a woman and marine cretures entwined in her hairs is inspired by the myth of Arethusa. The story goes that the nymph, one of the retinue of the goddess Artemis turned into a fountain to escape the unwanted attentions of a suitor.
As an emblem of the House of Lalique, the ceystal face lends its image to numerous iconic creations.
Lalique Arethuse Pendant details:
- Brand: Lalique
- Collection: Arethuse
- Material: Crystal: 1.6 gram;ย Lacquer: 0.8 gram;ย Vermeil: 8 grams
- Color: Clear
- Motif length: 2.2 cm
- Black cord 85 cm (adjustable)
- Handcrafted in France