Lalaounis Vintage Double Ram's Head Ruby Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold 1970s
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Stone:
- Stone Cut:
- Weight:78.5 g
- Dimensions:Width: 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lisbon, PT
- Reference Number:
Ilias Lalaounis
It’s fitting that Ilias Lalaounis (1920–2013) is the only jeweler ever inducted into the prestigious Académie des Beaux-Arts — the Greek jeweler’s creations, such as his decorative gold necklaces and rings, are less fashion adornment and more works of art.
Lalaounis was born in Athens in 1920 to a family of goldsmiths and watchmakers with origins in Delphi. Before turning to the family business, Lalaounis studied law, economics, business and music and trained with the painter Alexandros Alexandrakis. Such a well-rounded education laid the foundation for his unique approach to jewelry.
Lalaounis took the helm of his uncle’s jewelry company in 1940. The impact of the Second World War on Greece inspired the jeweler to celebrate his country’s history by reinterpreting its artifacts into new works of art. In 1957, Lalaounis founded the Greek Jewelers’ Association and exhibited at the Thessaloniki International Fair, showcasing the first of his “collections,” as he would come to define his phases of work. This, the Archaeological Collection, was informed by classical and Hellenistic history.
Lalaounis would go on to find new ways to render historic motifs in gold and gemstones after founding his namesake house in 1969. For his 1970s-era collection, Blow Up, he displayed gold pieces inspired by Minoan art on his models’ entire bodies; after opening a store in Tokyo, he presented a collection informed by Japanese art. Later, Lalaounis introduced a collection inspired by Native Americans at his Madison Avenue store in Manhattan. One of the jeweler’s most important commissions came in 1976, when he designed a collection that drew on Persian art for Empress Farah of Iran.
In 1984, Lalaounis explored his unique creative vision with a book, Metamorphoses. By the 1990s, he had stores across Europe as well as in Tokyo, Hong Kong and New York City, and his work had been exhibited at the National Museum of American History and the Penn Museum in Philadelphia, to name a few. In 1994, he founded his own eponymous museum in Athens, with a permanent collection of pieces from 45 of his collections. Lalaounis died in 2013.
Lalaounis’s research-driven approach to jewelry design gives his pieces a depth on par with any art form.
Find an ornate assortment of Ilias Lalaounis’s yellow-gold necklaces, rings and more on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Lisbon, Portugal
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- Vintage Watermelon Pink Green Tourmaline Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold, 1970sLocated in Lisbon, PTVintage watermelon tourmaline bangle bracelet in 18kt yellow gold, 1970s. This bangle is composed of two halves, each with eight unevenly-shaped rectangular sections in textured yellow gold, arbitrarily flush-set throughout with 14 tablet-cut watermelon tourmalines of a pink core and green outer color. This jewel is triply secured with a click-shut clasp and two safety catch fittings. It is a bold statement piece that will not only compliment but make your look – and it will surely be a head-turner! Tourmalines: 14 stones; tablet-shape; watermelon tourmaline, with pink and green colors (assessed). Dimensions: approximately 19.0cm (inner circumference); 5.8cm (vertical length). Gross weight: 161.42g. Unidentified mark “W3” or “EM”; tested as 18kt gold, not marked. This item is in good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with general age and wear. Antique, period and vintage pieces, both signed and unsigned, are being offered as worn. Unless otherwise stated, all weights and quality factors have been graded as mounting permitted and using classic gemology and standard gemological equipment and might slightly differ from the assessments provided by other gemologists. Assessments related to period of manufacture or geographic origin of gemstones are expert opinions and may differ from the assessments provided by other professionals. Colors in the pictures/videos might slightly differ from the colors in real life. When certificated stones are being offered, the certificate or report will be mentioned. For additional information or clarification, please get in touch and our in-house team of expert GIA Graduate Gemologists and Registered Appraisers/Valuers will be happy to help. Upon request, every item sold by Espadim...Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Bangles
MaterialsTourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Diamond Bangle Bracelet Yellow Gold Platinum Vintage 1970By Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in Lisbon, PTVan Cleef & Arpels VCA diamond ropework bangle bracelet in 18kt yellow gold and platinum, vintage from the 1970s, France. This two-part hinged bangle bracelet of an oval shape is designed with a twisted rope pattern in yellow gold, the top half wider and tapering down from the center, further accented with three stylized scroll-shaped motifs in platinum pave-set with 73 round brilliant-cut diamonds. This jewel would be the perfect accessory for both day and nightwear and is a beautiful example of the iconic fashion trends of the 1970s which remain stylish today. Diamonds: 73 stones; round brilliant-cut; estimated 2.70ct in total; F/G color (assessed); IF-VS clarity (assessed).Signed “V.C.A” for Van Cleef & Arpels; serial number “B 2198 A7”; French export mark “RW Ste” with a seashell for Societe R.W.; French hallmarks “eagle’s head” for 18kt gold, “dog’s head” for platinum and “rhinoceros head facing left” for chain-linked items in 18kt gold; stamped “750” for 18kt gold. Dimensions: 6.8 x 6.0 cm; 16.0 cm (inner circumference). Gross weight: 40.08g. This item is in good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with general age and wear. Antique, period and vintage pieces, both signed and unsigned, are being offered as worn. Unless otherwise stated, all weights and quality factors have been graded as mounting permitted and using classic gemology and standard gemological equipment and might slightly differ from the assessments provided by other gemologists. Assessments related to period of manufacture or geographic origin of gemstones are expert opinions and may differ from the assessments provided by other professionals. Colors in the pictures/videos might slightly differ from the colors in real life. When certificated stones are being offered, the certificate or report will be mentioned. For additional information or clarification, please get in touch and our in-house team of expert GIA Graduate Gemologists and Registered Appraisers/Valuers will be happy to help. Upon request, every item sold by Espadim 1985...Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Bangles
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
- Boucheron Vintage Bamboo Anyolite Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Watch France 1970sBy BoucheronLocated in Lisbon, PTBOUCHERON ‘Bamboo’ anyolite and diamonds manual watch in 18kt yellow gold, France, 1970s. Embodying the pinnacle of 1970’s haute horlogerie, this Boucheron 'Bamboo' timepiece is a te...Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Ben Rosenfeld Diamond Ruby Duck Brooch 18K Yellow White Gold, Mid-Century, 1960sBy Ben RosenfeldLocated in Lisbon, PTBen Rosenfeld Mid-Century diamond and ruby duck brooch in 18kt yellow and white gold, English, 1960s. Made in 1961 and modelled as a mallard duck, the animal’s body in textured gold with a polished tail, the head and feet embellished with a Florentine finish, further accented with circular ruby and diamond eyes. This jewel is secured to reverse with a hinged pin and roller clasp fitting. Diamonds: six stones; single-cut; estimated 0.05 carats in total. Rubies: estimated 0.02 carats in total. Maker’s mark “BRLD” for Ben Rosenfeld; date letter “m” for 1961; London hallmark for 18kt gold. Dimensions: 4.6 x 3.0 cm. Gross Weight: 13.90g. Ben Rosenfeld was a British jewelry designer based in Hatton Garden, trading from around 1959 until 1987. His designs gained an international following throughout the 1960s and 1970s, examples of which can be found in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. This item is in good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with general age and wear. Antique, period and vintage pieces, both signed and unsigned, are being offered as worn. Unless otherwise stated, all weights and quality factors have been graded as mounting permitted and using classic gemology and standard gemological equipment and might slightly differ from the assessments provided by other gemologists. Assessments related to period of manufacture or geographic origin of gemstones are expert opinions and may differ from the assessments provided by other professionals. Colors in the pictures/videos might slightly differ from the colors in real life. When certificated stones are being offered, the certificate or report will be mentioned. For additional information or clarification, please get in touch and our in-house team of expert GIA Graduate Gemologists and Registered Appraisers/Valuers will be happy to help. Upon request, every item sold by Espadim 1985...Category
Vintage 1960s British Modern Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
- Gilbert Albert Vintage Floral Botryoidal Openwork Bib Necklace Yellow Gold 1970sBy Gilbert AlbertLocated in Lisbon, PTGilbert Albert vintage floral bib necklace in 18kt yellow gold, Switzerland, 1970s. Modelled as a sequence of asymmetrical openwork floral botryoidal panels with both polished and granular textured decoration, graduating in size from larger sections in the center, in a bib necklace fashion. This necklace is doubly secured with a click-shut clasp and a safety catch fitting. Dimensions: approximately 16.5 x 14.0 (outer measurements); 11.5 x 12.5 cm (inner measurements). Gross Weight: 115.87g. Signature for Swiss jeweler Gilbert Albert; Lisbon import mark for 18kt gold; stamped "1TO"; stamped "750" for 18kt gold. This item is in good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with general age and wear. Antique, period and vintage pieces, both signed and unsigned, are being offered as worn. Unless otherwise stated, all weights and quality factors have been graded as mounting permitted and using classic gemology and standard gemological equipment and might slightly differ from the assessments provided by other gemologists. Assessments related to period of manufacture or geographic origin of gemstones are expert opinions and may differ from the assessments provided by other professionals. Colors in the pictures/videos might slightly differ from the colors in real life. When certificated stones are being offered, the certificate or report will be mentioned. For additional information or clarification, please get in touch and our in-house team of expert GIA Graduate Gemologists and Registered Appraisers/Valuers will be happy to help. Upon request, every item sold by Espadim 1985...Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Choker Necklaces
MaterialsGold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Leaf Earrings Yellow Gold, French, 1970sBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in Lisbon, PTVCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Leaf Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Signed and Numbered, French, 1970s. Each earring is designed as a stylized horizontal V...Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Yellow Gold
- Lalaounis Double Lion Head Bracelet in 18k Yellow GoldBy Ilias LalaounisLocated in Boca Raton, FLElevate your jewelry collection with the exquisite Lalaounis Double Lion Head Bracelet. Handcrafted in Greece, this 18k gold masterpiece showcases a unique and bold mythological desi...Category
2010s Greek Retro Bangles
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
- 1970s Diamond Gold Ram's Head BraceletLocated in New York, NYA bold 18kt yellow gold and diamond bracelet representing a Ram's head, with marquise-cut sapphire eyes. Circa 1970Category
Vintage 1970s American Cuff Bracelets
MaterialsWhite Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
- Lalaounis Two-Headed 18k Gold BangleBy Ilias LalaounisLocated in New York, NYIntroducing the exquisite Greek designer Lalounis 18kt yellow gold two-headed cross over bangle, adorned with deep blue sapphires and dazzling diamonds. This remarkable piece embodie...Category
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Bangles
MaterialsDiamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
- 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Ram's Head Bangle by David WebbBy David WebbLocated in Zurich, CHExceptional 18 karat yellow gold and enamel ram's head bangle by David Webb. Fully handcrafted. Flexible bangle type bracelet consisting of fourteen screwed yellow gold links and emb...Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Bangles
MaterialsDiamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
- Rams Head Blue Enamel Hinged Bangle 18K Yellow GoldLocated in Dallas, TXRams Head Blue Enamel Hinged Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold. The bangle features rich blue enamel and cabochon emeralds as the eyes of the rams. The inner circumference of the bangle 6.75...Category
Vintage 1980s Bangles
MaterialsEmerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
- Greek Ram's Head Ruby Gold BraceletLocated in New York, NYGreek made, 18k yellow gold bracelet, featuring two connecting ram's heads, decorated with rubies. Bracelet is 7" long, each head measures 25mm x 28mm. Marked: 750 and with a Greek m...Category
20th Century Greek More Bracelets
MaterialsRuby, Gold