The high retail pricing of Lalique products is a direct result of the intensive manual labor, elite raw materials, and exceptional artistic precision required to handcraft every single piece. Operating out of a single French manufacturing facility, master artisans spend hours executing complex hot and cold glassworking stages, including specialized acid etching and satin-polishing. Furthermore, buyers pay for the historical prestige, design pedigree, and luxury status associated with owning museum-grade art objects.