A beautiful amber-colored Melody mirror by Jacques Hurel

Jacques Hurel combines his creative talent with the renowned crystal factory Daum to create exquisite mirrors with crystal petals. A delicate botanical motif adorns twelve large crystal cabochons, forming this luxurious flower.

Attention to detail is evident in the designs: two cabochons with different embellishments alternate to create an elegant set.

Available in two subtle shades: an amber blend decorated with gold studs and a blue-gray hue reminiscent of a stormy sky, adorned with silver studs, warming the warmth and cold in a world of lifestyle imbued with poetry and delicacy.

Daum is a pinnacle of high-quality craftsmanship combined with a passion for creating exclusive pieces.

Discover the history

Daum, the legendary master glassmaker, has maintained close relationships with the greatest artists of his time for over a century, giving their works a second life in crystal and color. From École de Nancy, Art Nouveau, to decorative arts, from Majorelle to Dalí, Arman, and Hilton McConico, Daum has embraced every magical encounter between artistic creativity and modern knowledge, continually renewing the union of art and true craftsmanship.

Few brands have collaborated with so many artists: over nearly 140 years, more than 350 exceptional autographs have created an unparalleled legacy—a unique collection of its kind.

How can we translate these works into crystal sculptures? Here is Daum’s secret: a creator of extraordinary objects, a highly skilled workshop, a laboratory of wonders, a designer of captivating items.

Creation Methods

The pâte de cristal technique is rare and very ancient. It appeared as early as 5000 BC (found in the tombs of pharaohs). Long forgotten, it was rediscovered by Daum in 1900 and further developed in 1968. This process is extremely delicate. Items produced by combining pieces of crystal mixed in molds feature graininess, material richness, and soft contours that cannot be achieved with blown glass.

Daum’s signature, replicated but never matched, is the pâte de cristal—an invaluable material that gives the object a sculptural dimension and continues to evolve. This crystal paste has the unique property of imparting transparency to the shapes it recreates. The brilliance, vibrant colors, and muted shades give it an unmistakable character.

The pâte de cristal contains nearly 30% lead. It is produced from specially prepared crystal in kilns. Several factors influence the final color: weighing of materials, mixture proportions, chemical reactions of certain minerals and metals, temperature rise, and cooling of the furnaces.

Thanks to the Daum-developed lost-wax casting method and crystal casting techniques, reproducing the original is perfect and aligns with the artist’s vision. Currently, Daum is the only crystal manufacturer in the world capable of creating this exceptional material with such precision. The pâte de cristal has been evolving for over a century, adapting to the whims of master glassmakers’ imaginations. It is through mastery and continuous research that world-renowned masterpieces are born.