Joseph Lucien Mignon-Falize: Pioneer of Art Nouveau Jewelry Lucien Falize (1839-1897) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of French jewelry and, crucially, the genesis of Art Nouveau. Born in Paris on August 4, 1839, he wasn’t merely a craftsman; he was an architect of aesthetic sensibility, reshaping perceptions of beauty through his firm, Falize, and establishing it as a beacon of innovation during its formative years. His leg…