Created circa 1900-1902, this damselfly pendant necklace by Ren Lalique is composed of plique--jour, pailonn, and champlev enamel, fire opal, diamonds and 18K gold. It is designed as four damselflies with champlev and plique--jour enamel wings, in shades of lavender and indigo, with touches of green, highlighted by old European and old mine-cut diamonds,joining slender opalescent blue paillon (foiled) enamel bodies, the reverse with elaborate chased designs, roosting on a fire opal cabochon, suspended from a later trace link chain punctuated by opal beads. A masterful study in challenging enamel techniques, this rare jewel summons a mood of beauty, peace and evanescence in nature.