The 1992 Winter Olympics, at Albertville in France, presented a spectacle of stunning landscapes and dynamic expression, rendering an artistic forum for the enterprising talent of 'Lalique'.

This captivating, winter wonderland, featured outstanding athletes who had stretched their creative aspirations to the limit, exhibiting a profound dedication to their craft, persistence in the face of adversity and precision in the pursuit of excellence. It is in this spirit of commitment to perfection that we acknowledge the inspiring achievements of 'Lalique', the prestigious French glass company chosen by the Olympic Committee to design the 1992 Winter Olympic Medals, for the first time in crystal. It is fitting that this unique variation in design specification should be executed by a company whose entire philosophy is based on the free interpretation of nature in art.

The result is an exquisite marriage of finely chiselled crystal set in gold, silver and bronze. Glacial, snow covered mountains, engraved in intaglio on the back of each medal, soar majestically to the sky. Five interlocking Olympic rings overlap the valley floor to complete a picture of winter harmony. The precious metal, encircling the design, hosts the stylised laurel branch above the scene, and displays the words 'XVI Olympic Winter Games' below, creating a flawless, unified image.