René Lalique is known to have returned frequently to his birthplace of Aÿ in the Champagne region of France, where he would spend hours wandering through vineyards, woods and fields, deeply immersed in nature. He observed and sketched what he saw. This profound love of nature is clearly evident in this pendant, which reflects his meticulous study and detailed analysis of plants and trees. His observation of all seasons is particularly apparent in "Cinq études de rameaux et bourgeons de différentes essences: sycomore, chêne, frêne et une étude de tige de houblon" (Five Studies of Branches and Buds from DifferentSpecies: Sycamore, Oak, Ash, and a Study of a Hop Stem), the drawing he created of budding nature at the end of winter.

The jewellery of René Lalique is now considered iconic within the Art Nouveau style. Lalique created many commissioned pieces, including works for the celebrated actress Sarah Bernhardt and his primary patron, the Anglo-Armenian industrialist Calouste Gulbenkian. Many of the unique pieces he crafted for Gulbenkian are now on display at the Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon, Portugal.

Minor restorations to enamel.