In 2010, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of René Lalique's birth in 1860, Lalique creates the Homage to René Lalique” collection. LALIQUE re-examines and reinterprets iconic glass collection in crystal, work of a great artist often called the Rodin of transparencies”, who is also know to be the inventor of modern jewellery and perfume bottles before becoming a master in the art of glassmaking. Pure crystal is harmmniously crafted with rafinment and skill. This collection is the ultimate representation of artisanal skills, utmost precision and the fundamental values of Lalique; luxury, excellence and creativity.Originally created in glass by René Lalique in 1929, LALIQUE has re-issued the Languedoc vase in crystal, thanks to the exceptional collaboration of the “Reunion des Musees Nationaux”, inspired by the luxuroius vegetation of southern France, this vase display accentuated relief, exhibiting finely engraved cactus leaves. The intensity of the green crystal compliments the luxurious design of the vase. A true work of art, this sculpture of light celebrates the richness of the LALIQUE heritage and its inspiration in modernity.