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22k Lalaounis Necklace

Awe Inspiring Vintage Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Ivy Leaf Necklace
Awe Inspiring Vintage Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Ivy Leaf Necklace

Awe Inspiring Vintage Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Ivy Leaf Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

Featured in his 1984 book Metamorphoses, this stunning statement necklace by Ilias Lalaounis drapes seductively on your neck.

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Vintage 1970s Greek Byzantine Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 22k Yellow Gold Necklace, Greece Circa 1970s
Lalaounis 22k Yellow Gold Necklace, Greece Circa 1970s

Lalaounis 22k Yellow Gold Necklace, Greece Circa 1970s

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in London, GB

This stunning 1970s necklace is a classic example of Ilias Lalaounis' 22k gold jewelry.

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Vintage 1970s Greek Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Magnificent 22K Yellow Gold 31 Inch Long Necklace by Lalaounis
Magnificent 22K Yellow Gold 31 Inch Long Necklace by Lalaounis

Magnificent 22K Yellow Gold 31 Inch Long Necklace by Lalaounis

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This magnificent 22K yellow gold thirty one inch long vintage necklace is an iconic treasure from Lalaounis.

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Lalaounis Gold Ram Horns Necklace
Vintage 1960s Lalaounis Gold Ram Horns Necklace

Vintage 1960s Lalaounis Gold Ram Horns Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Finley crafted in 22K yellow gold. Signed by Lalaounis Circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Vintage 22K Gold Statement Greek Necklace 197 Grams
Ilias Lalaounis Vintage 22K Gold Statement Greek Necklace 197 Grams

Ilias Lalaounis Vintage 22K Gold Statement Greek Necklace 197 Grams

Located in Miami, FL

A true masterpiece of Greek craftsmanship, this Ilias Lalaounis 22K yellow gold statement necklace exudes bold elegance.

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Vintage 1960s Greek Choker Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Hercules Infinity Knot Chocker Signed Ilias Lalaounis 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Hercules Infinity Knot Chocker Signed Ilias Lalaounis 22 Karat Yellow Gold

Hercules Infinity Knot Chocker Signed Ilias Lalaounis 22 Karat Yellow Gold

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Miami, FL

The 22-karat chocker necklace, bearing the signature of the renowned Greek jewelry designer Ilias Lalaounis, is a masterpiece reminiscent of Ancient Greek jewelry. Crafted in Greece,...

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Lalaounis Greece Gold Necklace
Lalaounis Greece Gold Necklace

Lalaounis Greece Gold Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

22k gold bead necklace by Ilias Lalaounis of Greece.

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold Bead Necklace
Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold Bead Necklace

Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold Bead Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in London, GB

A Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold Bead Necklace. Circa 1970s. The alternating gold beads with 22ct hand-woven chain. Stamped "A21" "GREECE" and with maker's marks for Lalaounis. Appro...

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Vintage 1970s Greek Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 22k Gold Necklace
Lalaounis 22k Gold Necklace

Lalaounis 22k Gold Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 22k, Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. This boldly stylish gold necklace by Lalaounis revives classic Mycenaean motifs for a look that is as chic as it is timeless.

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Choker Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 22k and Sodalite Necklace
Lalaounis 22k and Sodalite Necklace

Lalaounis 22k and Sodalite Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 22k, by Lalaounis, Greece. With its daring size, rich color, and Byzantine-inspired goldwork, this necklace has a fearless outspoken style that effortlessly dresses up ...

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Vintage 1960s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 22K Yellow Gold Hammered Lapis Collar Hinged Necklace
Lalaounis 22K Yellow Gold Hammered Lapis Collar Hinged Necklace

Lalaounis 22K Yellow Gold Hammered Lapis Collar Hinged Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Feel immaculate and strong with this stunning Antique LALAOUNIS Sodalite 22K Gold Textured Collar Necklace!

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20th Century Greek Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Vintage 22K Yellow Gold Link Collar Choker Necklace
Ilias Lalaounis Vintage 22K Yellow Gold Link Collar Choker Necklace

Ilias Lalaounis Vintage 22K Yellow Gold Link Collar Choker Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning vintage Lalaounis Greek 22K Gold collar necklace  Was crafted in 22K yellow gold.

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Vintage 1960s Greek Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Yellow Gold Necklace
Ilias Lalaounis Yellow Gold Necklace

Ilias Lalaounis Yellow Gold Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Miami, FL

22k yellow gold necklace designed and created by Ilias Lalaounis a world renowned designer and jewelry brand.

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20th Century Greek Classical Greek More Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Textured Gold Choker Necklace
Lalaounis Textured Gold Choker Necklace

Lalaounis Textured Gold Choker Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

A 22 karat yellow gold necklace. Lalaounis. Designed as a textured gold choker. Width is approximately 1 inch. Length is adjustable. Gross weight is approximately 62.6 grams. Stamped...

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1990s Greek Choker Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

ILIAS LALAOUNIS Yellow Gold Necklace
ILIAS LALAOUNIS Yellow Gold Necklace

ILIAS LALAOUNIS Yellow Gold Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fabulous Etruscan style necklace created by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis. It was produced at the Lalaounis workshop in Athens where a 4,000 year old tradition of Greek art is kept ...

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Late 20th Century Greek More Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Gold Necklace and Earrings
Ilias Lalaounis Gold Necklace and Earrings

Ilias Lalaounis Gold Necklace and Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

A 22 karat yellow gold suite comprising a necklace and a pair of earrings, Ilias Lalaounis, Circa 1980s. Signed Lalaounis on the necklace and K22 A.21 with Lalaounis’ makers mark on...

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Vintage 1980s Greek Link Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 22 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Lalaounis 22 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Lalaounis 22 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fabulous necklace created by a Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis. Bold and wearable, the necklace is a great addition to your jewelry collection. Made of 22 karat (stamped) yellow gold...

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Vintage 1980s Greek More Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

ILIAS LALAOUNIS Sodalite Choker Yellow Gold Necklace
ILIAS LALAOUNIS Sodalite Choker Yellow Gold Necklace

ILIAS LALAOUNIS Sodalite Choker Yellow Gold Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

22k Yellow Gold Sodalite Choker Necklace by Ilias Lalaounis.

Category

20th Century Greek Choker Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Yellow Gold Leaf Necklace
Ilias Lalaounis Yellow Gold Leaf Necklace

Ilias Lalaounis Yellow Gold Leaf Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking yellow gold necklace created by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis. It was produced at the Lalaounis workshop in Athens where a 4,000 year old tradition of Greek art is kept...

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Vintage 1980s Greek More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Gold Hercules Knot Necklace
Ilias Lalaounis Gold Hercules Knot Necklace

Ilias Lalaounis Gold Hercules Knot Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

A 22 karat yellow gold “Hercules Knot” necklace, Ilias Lalaounis, Greece, Circa 1970s. The long gold necklace with tubular clasp is designed with tubular gold links on a braided ch...

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Vintage 1970s Greek Drop Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Lalaounis Sodalite 22 Karat Gold Textured Collar Necklace
Vintage Lalaounis Sodalite 22 Karat Gold Textured Collar Necklace

Vintage Lalaounis Sodalite 22 Karat Gold Textured Collar Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Miami, FL

Feel immaculate and strong with this stunning Antique LALAOUNIS Sodalite 22K Gold Textured Collar Necklace! 

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Double Ram’s Head Tiger Eye Lariat Necklace, Signed “Lalaounis”
Double Ram’s Head Tiger Eye Lariat Necklace, Signed “Lalaounis”

Double Ram’s Head Tiger Eye Lariat Necklace, Signed “Lalaounis”

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Striking and substantial, this chic creation can be worn casually with a crisp white blouse or formally with an evening gown. The necklace measures 30 inches long and is designed as ...

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Vintage 1980s Greek Rope Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace with Lion Heads
Lalaounis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace with Lion Heads

Lalaounis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace with Lion Heads

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Zurich, CH

Magnificent 18 karat yellow gold torque/choker necklace by Greek Master Ilias Lalaounis, early 1990s. Hellenistic style rigid necklace masterfully crafted in 18 and 22 karat yellow ...

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1990s Greek Hellenistic Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Lalaounis Gold Chocker Necklace with Minoan Genii Motif Rock Crystal Pendant
Lalaounis Gold Chocker Necklace with Minoan Genii Motif Rock Crystal Pendant

Lalaounis Gold Chocker Necklace with Minoan Genii Motif Rock Crystal Pendant

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Signed by Ilias Lalaounis Necklace: 14 1/2 inch diameter Pendant / Brooch: 2 x 1 3/4 inch + 1/2 inch bail

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Llias Lalounis 22 Karat Gold and Sodalite Pendant-Necklace
Llias Lalounis 22 Karat Gold and Sodalite Pendant-Necklace

Llias Lalounis 22 Karat Gold and Sodalite Pendant-Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful piece features rectangular sodalite links within granulated frames spaced by concave florets, the suspending pendant takes the form of a four square-shaped off-set sod...

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Vintage 1970s Greek Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other, 22k Gold

Massive Lalaounis Lapis and Gold Necklace
Massive Lalaounis Lapis and Gold Necklace

Massive Lalaounis Lapis and Gold Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 22k, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. This boldly stylish gold necklace by Lalaounis features lapis-set festoons.

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Vintage 1960s Greek Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Massive Lalaounis Necklace 21-22 Karat circa 1960s Greece
Massive Lalaounis Necklace 21-22 Karat circa 1960s Greece

Massive Lalaounis Necklace 21-22 Karat circa 1960s Greece

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s 21-22k Greece Lalaounis. This boldly stylish gold necklace by Lalaounis revives classic Mycenaean rams head motifs for a look that is as chic as it is timeless.

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Vintage 1960s Greek Link Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Lalaounis 22 Karat Gold Torque Choker Cuff Necklace
1950s Lalaounis 22 Karat Gold Torque Choker Cuff Necklace

1950s Lalaounis 22 Karat Gold Torque Choker Cuff Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Miami, FL

In The 1950s, while Greece was recovering from the war years, Lalaounis’ vision became clear: he decided to breathe new life into Greek museum artifacts and transform them into jewel...

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Vintage 1950s Greek Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Lalaounis France Vintage 22 Karat Yellow Gold Link Choker Necklace
Lalaounis France Vintage 22 Karat Yellow Gold Link Choker Necklace

Lalaounis France Vintage 22 Karat Yellow Gold Link Choker Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Greenwich, CT

Reflective of the capital on a classic Ionic column, this Lalaounis France vintage choker necklace is a stylish everyday accessory. With 39 spiral whorl links symmetrically assemble...

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Vintage 1960s French Classical Greek Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Lalaounis Sodalite Swan 21 Karat Yellow Gold Disc Pendant Necklace Modern
Lalaounis Sodalite Swan 21 Karat Yellow Gold Disc Pendant Necklace Modern

Lalaounis Sodalite Swan 21 Karat Yellow Gold Disc Pendant Necklace Modern

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The Lalaounis Sodalite Swan 21 Karat Yellow Gold Disc Pendant Necklace is a sophisticated and artistic piece of jewelry. Featuring a striking disc pendant crafted from luxurious 21 k...

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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Medieval High Karat Gold Cross
Lalaounis Medieval High Karat Gold Cross

Lalaounis Medieval High Karat Gold Cross

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 22k, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. With its daring size, rich color, and Byzantine-inspired vibe, this Gothic-before-Goth cross has a fearless, outspoken style that effort...

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Vintage 1970s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Pisces 'Feb 19-March 20' Pendant Illias Lalaounis, 1970s
Zodiac Pisces 'Feb 19-March 20' Pendant Illias Lalaounis, 1970s

Zodiac Pisces 'Feb 19-March 20' Pendant Illias Lalaounis, 1970s

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Gold Zodiac pendant by Greek designer Lalaounis. The 1 1/2" ( without bale) 18k/22k mottled yellow gold pendant with two dolphins swimming in opposite directions. The rich gold colo...

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Vintage 1970s Greek Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

Lalaounis 22K Gold Necklace
Lalaounis 22K Gold Necklace

Lalaounis 22K Gold Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Atlanta, GA

22k necklace by Lalaounis. 107 grams. New York Retail price is $29700.00

Category

Greek Link Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Lalaounis 22K Gold Necklace
Lalaounis 22K Gold Necklace

Lalaounis 22K Gold Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bold necklace of 22k yellow gold, signed Lalaounis, of Mycenaean design. 277.2 grams. 17" Long.

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Greek Choker Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Original signed 22K gold Lalaounis necklace. Circa 1960

Original signed 22K gold Lalaounis necklace. Circa 1960

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original signed 22K gold Lalaounis necklace. Circa 1960

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Vintage 1960s Greek More Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

22K Lalaounis Classic Herculean Knot Gold Pendant Necklace
22K Lalaounis Classic Herculean Knot Gold Pendant Necklace

22K Lalaounis Classic Herculean Knot Gold Pendant Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 22 karat yellow gold pendant necklace by Lalaounis, designed as a long chain of barrel links completed by a Herculean knot at the center, gross weight 105.6 grams, length 24 inches...

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Late 20th Century Greek Drop Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Chimera Head Collar Necklace C.1970
Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Chimera Head Collar Necklace C.1970

Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Chimera Head Collar Necklace C.1970

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

This is a stunning rare vintage collar necklace by important Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis.

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Vintage 1970s Greek Egyptian Revival More Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Lalaounis Gold Necklace
Lalaounis Gold Necklace

Lalaounis Gold Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Atlanta, GA

22k yellow gold necklace weighing 102.4 grams and 18" in length.

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Link Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Lalaounis Greece Gold Necklace
Lalaounis Greece Gold Necklace

Lalaounis Greece Gold Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

22k yellow gold necklace by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis, featuring detachable portion to wear at different lengths.

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20th Century Greek More Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

LALAOUNIS Ram's Head Lariat Necklace
LALAOUNIS Ram's Head Lariat Necklace

LALAOUNIS Ram's Head Lariat Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Toronto, ON

Unusual heavy foxtail chain lariat necklace set with sunstone ram's head terminals and sun ray motif movable clasp centering a cabochon tourmaline. 157 grams. maker's mark, quality m...

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Vintage 1970s Greek Rope Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

1970s Lalaounis Lapis Gold Collar necklace
1970s Lalaounis Lapis Gold Collar necklace

1970s Lalaounis Lapis Gold Collar necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

22k Lalaounis collar necklace with lapis lazuli

Category

Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Greece Gold Teardrop Necklace
Ilias Lalaounis Greece Gold Teardrop Necklace

Ilias Lalaounis Greece Gold Teardrop Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautiful teardrop link necklace, crafted by Ilias Lalaounis, set in 18k and 22k yellow gold.

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20th Century Greek More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

LALAOUNIS "Take Away Your Worries Bead " Necklace
LALAOUNIS "Take Away Your Worries Bead " Necklace

LALAOUNIS "Take Away Your Worries Bead " Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Soothing to the touch handmade satin finish 22kt. yellow gold Lalaounis necklace, measuring 31", signed

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Vintage 1970s Greek Beaded Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Massive Lalaounis Greece Tiger's Eye Bead Gold Necklace
Massive Lalaounis Greece Tiger's Eye Bead Gold Necklace

Massive Lalaounis Greece Tiger's Eye Bead Gold Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

22k gold chimera necklace, crafted by Ilias Lalaounis, set with 10mm tiger's eye beads.

Category

20th Century Greek More Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 22k Gold

Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold Minoan Fluted Bead Necklace
Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold Minoan Fluted Bead Necklace

Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold Minoan Fluted Bead Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in London, GB

A Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold Minoan Fluted Bead Necklace. Circa 1970s. The alternating fluted gold beads with 22ct hand-woven chain. Stamped "Lalaounis" "A21" "GREECE" "K22" and ...

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Vintage 1970s Greek Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold Minoan Bead Pendant Necklace
Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold Minoan Bead Pendant Necklace

Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold Minoan Bead Pendant Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in London, GB

A Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold Minoan Bead Pendant Necklace. Circa 1970s. The 22ct hammered yellow gold necklace featuring different sizes and shapes of beads with a removable drop...

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Vintage 1970s Greek Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Gold Bead Necklace with Hammered Finish and Textured Rondels
Ilias Lalaounis Gold Bead Necklace with Hammered Finish and Textured Rondels

Ilias Lalaounis Gold Bead Necklace with Hammered Finish and Textured Rondels

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in London, GB

22ct yellow gold signed Ilias Lalaounis and with maker’s mark and K22 16" long 240 grams A stylish gold bead necklace from the Minoan and Mycenaean collection by Ilias Lalaounis c.1...

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Vintage 1970s Greek Hellenistic Choker Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Lalaounis Yellow Gold 'Paleolithic Neolithic' Pendant

Lalaounis Yellow Gold 'Paleolithic Neolithic' Pendant

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Vail, CO

Paleolithic and Neolithic Collection geometric pendant in hammered, hollow 22k yellow gold, made in Greece, signed Ilias Lalaounis. 3" long, including bale.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ilias Lalaounis 22 Karat Gold Serpents Collar
Vintage Ilias Lalaounis 22 Karat Gold Serpents Collar

Vintage Ilias Lalaounis 22 Karat Gold Serpents Collar

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A beautiful vintage torque collar by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis. The piece has been crafted as stylized snakes, the heads overlapping, and finished with a hand-hammered texture. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold with Brushed Finish Necklace, circa 1977
Ilias Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold with Brushed Finish Necklace, circa 1977

Ilias Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold with Brushed Finish Necklace, circa 1977

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in London, GB

22ct gold with maker's marks and signature Necklace 18" long with the pendant 2.8" long 164 grams A bold 22ct yellow gold necklace and detachable pendant from the 'Choreographism' c...

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Hellenistic More Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

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22k Lalaounis Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 22k lalaounis necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 22k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 22k lalaounis necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 22k lalaounis necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2 Lapis Lazuli versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut alternatives. Finding a 22k lalaounis necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 22k Lalaounis Necklace?

Prices for a 22k lalaounis necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,000 and can go as high as $38,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $14,000.

Ilias Lalaounis for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in. 

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt. 

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.