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Lalaounis 22k Bracelet
Lalaounis 22k Bracelet

Lalaounis 22k Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 22k, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. This gold bracelet is the perfect everyday accessory.

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Bangles

Materials

22k Gold

Lalaounis Greece 22k Gold Ring
Lalaounis Greece 22k Gold Ring

Lalaounis Greece 22k Gold Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

22k gold ring by Ilias Lalaounis of Greece. Ring size 7.5 (EU 56) , top is 32mm wide.

Category

20th Century Greek More Rings

Materials

22k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Estate Ivy Dangle Earrings
Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Estate Ivy Dangle Earrings

Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Estate Ivy Dangle Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

It is fitting that Ilias Lalaounis is the only jeweler ever inducted into the prestigious Académie des Beaux-Arts.

Category

Vintage 1970s Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Lalaounis 22K Gold Spiral Bull’s Head Earrings
Vintage Lalaounis 22K Gold Spiral Bull’s Head Earrings

Vintage Lalaounis 22K Gold Spiral Bull’s Head Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Venice, CA

These 22k gold Lalaounis earrings are a classic example of the designer’s figurative pieces.

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Classical Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Lalaounis 22k Gold Greece Etruscan Revival Acorn Bull Earrings
Lalaounis 22k Gold Greece Etruscan Revival Acorn Bull Earrings

Lalaounis 22k Gold Greece Etruscan Revival Acorn Bull Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Lalaounis 22k Gold Greece Etruscan Revival Acorn Bull Earrings Pair of iconic 22k yellow gold earrings by Ilias Lalaounis of Greece, depicting acorn and bull.

Category

20th Century Greek Dangle Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Etruscan Clip-On Earrings, 1960s Greece
Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Etruscan Clip-On Earrings, 1960s Greece

Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Etruscan Clip-On Earrings, 1960s Greece

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 22k, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. Adorned with intricate granulation in Etruscan-inspired motifs, these superb earrings are Lalaounis at his most stylish.

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

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. We love the deep, rich color and tone of the high karat ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Byzantine Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, 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

Double Headed Mythical Creature Bypass Cuff Bracelet in 22K Gold by Lalaounis
Double Headed Mythical Creature Bypass Cuff Bracelet in 22K Gold by Lalaounis

Double Headed Mythical Creature Bypass Cuff Bracelet in 22K Gold by Lalaounis

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Crafted in 22K yellow gold by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis, this handsome two headed mythical creature bypass bracelet stands apart from the others.

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectacular Lalaounis Earrings
Spectacular Lalaounis Earrings

Spectacular Lalaounis Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s 22k by Ilias Lalaounis Greece. These boldly stylish gold earrings by Lalaounis revive classic Mycenaean motifs for a look that is as chic as it is timeless.

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Dangle Earrings

Materials

22k Gold

Spectacular Ilias Lalaounis Lion Head Earrings
Spectacular Ilias Lalaounis Lion Head Earrings

Spectacular Ilias Lalaounis Lion Head Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 22k, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. The Mycenaean lion's head motif is central to Lalaounis' archeological taste designs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 1970s Lalaounis Hammered Gold Cuff Bracelet
Vintage 1970s Lalaounis Hammered Gold Cuff Bracelet

Vintage 1970s Lalaounis Hammered Gold Cuff Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 22k yellow hammered gold. Signed by Ilias Lalounis Circa 1970s Size 6 1/4 inches, hinged opening

Category

Vintage 1970s Cuff Bracelets

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.

Category

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

Illias Lalaounis Ridged Shell Design Wrap Cocktail Ring in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Illias Lalaounis Ridged Shell Design Wrap Cocktail Ring in 22 Karat Yellow Gold

Illias Lalaounis Ridged Shell Design Wrap Cocktail Ring in 22 Karat Yellow Gold

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring Size: 5.25 This gorgeous Ilias Lalaounis shell design ridged wrap ring, crafted in 22 karat yellow gold, is a stunning piece of jewelry that captures the essence of nature's be...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis of Greece High Karat Gold Shell Swirl Motif Earrings
Ilias Lalaounis of Greece High Karat Gold Shell Swirl Motif Earrings

Ilias Lalaounis of Greece High Karat Gold Shell Swirl Motif Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 22k gold shell/swirl motif earrings by Greek iconic designer Ilias Lalaounis.

Category

20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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 Hemisphere Earrings
Lalaounis Hemisphere Earrings

Lalaounis Hemisphere Earrings

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H 0.4 in W 0.79 in Dm 0.79 in

Lalaounis Hemisphere Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Chappaqua, NY

A pair of 22 and 18 karat gold earrings from the Minoan & Mycenaean Collection. Signed '750 Greece K22' with trademarks. Total weight: 16.5 grams. Greek Designer Bombay Round

Category

20th Century Classical Greek Stud Earrings

Materials

22k Gold

Lalaounis Gold Lion's Head Hoop Earrings
Lalaounis Gold Lion's Head Hoop Earrings

Lalaounis Gold Lion's Head Hoop Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A pair of Ilias Lalaounis hoop lions head earrings. Stamped Lalaounis 21kt. In excellent condition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

22k Gold

Lalaounis Minoan and Mycenaean Collection Gold Earrings
Lalaounis Minoan and Mycenaean Collection Gold Earrings

Lalaounis Minoan and Mycenaean Collection Gold Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Lalaounis was about producing objects of beauty which would convey spiritual and symbolic links to an object of its historical past. This earring is part of a collection inspired by ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Classical Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 22 Carat Hammered Yellow Gold Double Hinged Bangle
Lalaounis 22 Carat Hammered Yellow Gold Double Hinged Bangle

Lalaounis 22 Carat Hammered Yellow Gold Double Hinged Bangle

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in London, GB

Circa 1980. Stamped "ILIAS LALAOUNIS" "A21" "22K" and with maker's marks for Lalaounis. 35.6 grams total weight.

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 20/22 Carat Yellow Gold Ropetwist Hoop Earrings
Lalaounis 20/22 Carat Yellow Gold Ropetwist Hoop Earrings

Lalaounis 20/22 Carat Yellow Gold Ropetwist Hoop Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in London, GB

Lalaounis 20/22 Carat Yellow Gold Ropetwist Hoop Earrings. Hinged towards the middle. Each earring with maker's mark for Lalaounis

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Hoop Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold Swirl Ear Clip Earrings
Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold Swirl Ear Clip Earrings

Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold Swirl Ear Clip Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in London, GB

Pair of Lalaounis 22 Carat Yellow Gold Swirl Ear Clip Earrings. The gold swirl earrings with Lalaounis makers marks and stamped "750", "GREECE" and "A21" on the clips. Each disc appr...

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 22 Carat Hammered Yellow Gold and Sodalite Hinged Bangle
Lalaounis 22 Carat Hammered Yellow Gold and Sodalite Hinged Bangle

Lalaounis 22 Carat Hammered Yellow Gold and Sodalite Hinged Bangle

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in London, GB

A Lalaounis 22 Carat Hammered Yellow Gold And Sodalite Hinged Bangle. The hinged bangle with double sodalite bead terminals. Circa 1980. Stamped "MECAN" "750" and with maker's marks ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Lalaounis Gold Hoops
Lalaounis Gold Hoops

Lalaounis Gold Hoops

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Dm 1.38 in

Lalaounis Gold Hoops

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1970s, 22k, Lalaounis, Greece. These stylish gold hoops by Lalaounis revive classic Mycenaean motifs for a look that is as chic as it is timeless.

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

22k 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 Gold Hoop Earrings
Lalaounis 22k Gold Hoop Earrings

Lalaounis 22k Gold Hoop Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 22k, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. These stylish gold hoops by Lalaounis revive classic Mycenaean motifs for a look that is as chic as it is timeless.

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Hoop Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Organo-Chic 22k Earrings
Lalaounis Organo-Chic 22k Earrings

Lalaounis Organo-Chic 22k Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 22k, by Lalaounis, Greece. Big and bold gold! These high-karat gold earrings by Ilias Lalaounis have a fearless outspoken style.

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 22k Bracelet c1970s Greece
Lalaounis 22k Bracelet c1970s Greece

Lalaounis 22k Bracelet c1970s Greece

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1970s, 22k, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. This gold bracelet is the perfect everyday accessory.

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Classical Greek Cuff Bracelets

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 22k Gold Buckle Ring
Lalaounis 22k Gold Buckle Ring

Lalaounis 22k Gold Buckle Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 22k by Lalaounis, Greece. This understated High Karat gold buckle ring has a look that is as chic as it is timeless.

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Band Rings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Shell Form Earrings 22k
Lalaounis Shell Form Earrings 22k

Lalaounis Shell Form Earrings 22k

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 22k, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. These high-karat gold earrings have that cool ancient world vibe no one does better than Ilias Lalaounis.

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Hinged Cuff Bracelet 22K Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Hinged Cuff Bracelet 22K Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Hinged Cuff Bracelet 22K Yellow Gold

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Dallas, TX

Lalaounis Hinged Cuff Bracelet in 22K Yellow Gold.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

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!

Category

20th Century Greek Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Wide Wrap Wedding Band Ring
Vintage Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Wide Wrap Wedding Band Ring

Vintage Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Wide Wrap Wedding Band Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A bold and rich 22k yellow gold wide band ring from renowned Grecian jeweler Lalaounis.

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Etruscan Revival Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 22K Yellow Gold Domed Disc Clip-On Earrings IL11-112624
Ilias Lalaounis 22K Yellow Gold Domed Disc Clip-On Earrings IL11-112624

Ilias Lalaounis 22K Yellow Gold Domed Disc Clip-On Earrings IL11-112624

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

From the internationally renowned Greek jeweler Ilias Lalalounis, here is a pair of 22K yellow gold clip-on earrings. With almost 92% gold content, these virtually pure gold earrings...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Intricate Gold Bangle
Lalaounis Intricate Gold Bangle

Lalaounis Intricate Gold Bangle

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H 2.76 in W 3.15 in D 0.6 in Dm 1.97 in

Lalaounis Intricate Gold Bangle

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A lovely gold bangle by Lalaounis, representing the Greek Geometric period (7th Century B.C.).

Category

20th Century Greek Bangles

Materials

22k Gold

Lalaounis Modernist Gold Bracelet
Lalaounis Modernist Gold Bracelet

Lalaounis Modernist Gold Bracelet

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W 1.13 in L 8.5 in

Lalaounis Modernist Gold Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1970-80s, 22k, Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. Post Modern design meets Iron age Celtic style in this fabulous bracelet by Ilias Lalaounis.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

22k Gold

Fabulous Everyday Lalaounis Bracelet
Fabulous Everyday Lalaounis Bracelet

Fabulous Everyday Lalaounis Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 22k, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. This hand-braided gold bracelet with its knot of Hercules is the perfect everyday accessory.

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Chain Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Bold Long Gold Earrings
Lalaounis Bold Long Gold Earrings

Lalaounis Bold Long Gold Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Drop Earrings

Materials

22k Gold

ILIAS LALAOUNIS Gold Disc Earrings
ILIAS LALAOUNIS Gold Disc Earrings

ILIAS LALAOUNIS Gold Disc Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

HALLMARKS: maker's mark for Lalaounis, 750 for 18k but test as 22k, A21, Greece, and goldsmith's mark.

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek More Earrings

Materials

22k Gold

Lalaounis Yellow Gold Bracelet
Lalaounis Yellow Gold Bracelet

Lalaounis Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

A 22 karat yellow gold bracelet. Lalaounis. The hinged bangle designed as fluted gold bombe panel, tapering to a narrower band. At widest bracelet measures 1 1/4 inches, inside meas...

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Bangles

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis, A Gold Crossover Ring
Lalaounis, A Gold Crossover Ring

Lalaounis, A Gold Crossover Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Illias Lalaounis, a bold gold cross-over ring. The 1 1/8"h, 22k yellow gold crossover ring with dual stylized lion heads fashioned in the antique Greek style.

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Band Rings

Materials

22k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Gold Ear Pendants
Ilias Lalaounis Gold Ear Pendants

Ilias Lalaounis Gold Ear Pendants

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Geneva, CH

Important articulated Ear pendants of variously shaped fluted beads in yellow gold 22k. Signed Ilias Lalaounis. Marked and Numbered.

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek More Earrings

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 Miami, FL

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

Category

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...

Category

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 ...

Category

Late 20th Century Greek More Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k 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

Lalaounis Exceptional Egyptian Revival  Pin
Lalaounis Exceptional Egyptian Revival  Pin

Lalaounis Exceptional Egyptian Revival Pin

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary pin representing Hathor horns . Bold, striking - and extremely unusual - this pin really makes a statement.

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Brooches

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow 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...

Category

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...

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek More Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow 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...

Category

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Drop Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Ruby and Diamond Lions Head Bracelet
Lalaounis Ruby and Diamond Lions Head Bracelet

Lalaounis Ruby and Diamond Lions Head Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Litchfield, CT

Noted: Many Lalaounis pieces are marked 18k, but are actually 22k.

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Gold Earrings Brooch and Ring Suite

Lalaounis Gold Earrings Brooch and Ring Suite

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Greenwich, CT

Lewis Carroll once said "What I tell you three times is true!". And, so we want to triple repeat ourselves that it is really, really the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, that...

Category

Early 2000s Greek Classical Greek Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

22k Gold

Lalaounis 22 Karat Gold Clip On Earrings
Lalaounis 22 Karat Gold Clip On Earrings

Lalaounis 22 Karat Gold Clip On Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Lalaounis 22-karat gold clip-on earrings circa 1980. * SPECIFICATIONS: METAL: 22-karat yellow gold. WEIGHT: 14.3 grams. EARRING BACKS: clip backs. HALLMARKS: maker’s marks a...

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Byzantine Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Carved Gold Hoop Clip-On Earrings
Ilias Lalaounis Carved Gold Hoop Clip-On Earrings

Ilias Lalaounis Carved Gold Hoop Clip-On Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

Exceptional prestige in its highly elegant and tasteful form, these splendid earrings from Ilias Lalaounis catch your eye with that special 22K yellow gold radiance and reveal their ...

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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! 

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1960s Lalaounis Sodalite 22 Karat Gold Textured Cuff Bracelet
1960s Lalaounis Sodalite 22 Karat Gold Textured Cuff Bracelet

1960s Lalaounis Sodalite 22 Karat Gold Textured Cuff Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Miami, FL

Embrace your inner Grecian goddess with this  vintage LALAOUNIS Sodalite 22K Gold Textured Cuff Bracelet! 

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Ilias LaLaounis 22 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Button Earrings
Ilias LaLaounis 22 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Button Earrings

Ilias LaLaounis 22 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Button Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Boca Raton, FL

These LaLaounis earclip earrings, crafted from rich 22 karat yellow gold, feature a distinctive hammered button design. The textured surface captures the light, highlighting the arti...

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Materials

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Lalaounis Iconic Ornate Dragon Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Lalaounis Iconic Ornate Dragon Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

Lalaounis Iconic Ornate Dragon Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

By Ilias Lalaounis

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Simply Beautiful Lalaounis Iconic Ornate Dragon Gold Ring by Ilias Lalaounis.

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Lalaounis 22 Karat Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Emerald Bull Head Ring
Lalaounis 22 Karat Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Emerald Bull Head Ring

Lalaounis 22 Karat Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Emerald Bull Head Ring

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Lalaounis 22 Karat Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Emerald Bull Head Ring This is a beautiful bull motif ring by the famous Greek jewelry house Lalaounis.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Ilias Lalaounis Gold Bead Open Sprung with Hammered Finish and Textured Bracelet
Ilias Lalaounis Gold Bead Open Sprung with Hammered Finish and Textured Bracelet

Ilias Lalaounis Gold Bead Open Sprung with Hammered Finish and Textured Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in London, GB

22ct yellow gold signed Ilias Lalaounis and with maker’s mark and K22 Inside wrist circumference 6.5” 129 grams A stylish gold bead bracelet from the Minoan and Mycenaean collection...

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Vintage 1970s Greek Hellenistic Beaded Bracelets

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22k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis - 22ct Minoan & Mycenaean Gold Bead Cuff Bracelet circa 1970's
Ilias Lalaounis - 22ct Minoan & Mycenaean Gold Bead Cuff Bracelet circa 1970's

Ilias Lalaounis - 22ct Minoan & Mycenaean Gold Bead Cuff Bracelet circa 1970's

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in London, GB

22ct yellow gold signed Ilias Lalaounis and with maker’s mark and K22 Inside wrist circumference 6.5” 129 grams A stylish gold bead bracelet from the Minoan and Mycenaean collection...

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Vintage 1970s Greek Hellenistic Beaded Bracelets

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

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

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in London, GB

22ct yellow gold with maker's marks and signature Inner circumference 17cm 80 grams A bold geometric 22ct yellow gold bracelet from the 'Choreographism' collection by Ilias Lalaouni...

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

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

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Located in London, GB

22ct yellow gold with maker's marks and signature Inner circumference 17cm 80 grams A bold geometric 22ct yellow gold bracelet from the 'Choreographism' collection by Ilias Lalaouni...

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Vintage 1970s Greek Hellenistic More Bracelets

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22k Lalaounis For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 22k lalaounis available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from 22k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 183 vintage examples as well as 14 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of 22k lalaounis includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 Ruby versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut, bead and cabochon 22k lalaounis for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of 22k lalaounis, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are 22k Lalaounis?

Prices for 22k lalaounis start at $1,063 and top out at $38,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $5,185.

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.