René Lalique (1860-1945) transformed jewelry design during the Art Nouveau period by beginning with meticulously detailed drawings of natural motifs—particularly insects, flowers, and female forms. These preparatory sketches served as essential blueprints before crafting the actual pieces.

Lalique distinguished himself by successfully translating two-dimensional concepts into extraordinary jewelry, incorporating unconventional materials like horn, glass, and enamel alongside precious stones. His ability to move from paper to wearable art revolutionized the field, with his drawings documenting the creative journey from concept to finished masterpiece.