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 cold and heating the warmth in a world of lifestyle imbued with poetry and delicacy.

Daum is a top-quality artisanal craft combined with a passion for creating exclusive objects.

Discover the history

Daum, the legendary glassmaker, has maintained close relationships with the greatest artists of their 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 McConnico, 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 unique autographs have created an unparalleled legacy—a one-of-a-kind collection of this kind.

How can we translate these works into crystal sculptures? Here is Daum’s secret: a maker of extraordinary objects, highly skilled artisans, a laboratory of wonders, a designer of fascinating 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. Products made by combining pieces of crystal in a mold are characterized by graininess, material richness, and soft contours that cannot be achieved with blown glass.

Daum’s signature, copied but never matched, is the pâte de cristal—a precious 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 subdued 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 increase, and cooling of the furnaces.

Thanks to Daum’s lost-wax casting method and crystal casting process, 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 evolved over more than a century, adapting to the whims of master glassmakers’ imagination. It is through mastery and ongoing research that world-renowned masterpieces are born.