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Lalaounis Chimera

Lalaounis Chimera Ram Head 22K 18K Gold Choker Necklace
Lalaounis Chimera Ram Head 22K 18K Gold Choker Necklace

Lalaounis Chimera Ram Head 22K 18K Gold Choker Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Miami, FL

A striking creation from the renowned Greek house Lalaounis, this vintage 1960s choker necklace from the Chimera collection features iconic ram head terminals and a signature twisted...

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Lalaounis Chimera Collar Necklace - Yellow Gold 18k Greek Adjustable
Lalaounis Chimera Collar Necklace - Yellow Gold 18k Greek Adjustable

Lalaounis Chimera Collar Necklace - Yellow Gold 18k Greek Adjustable

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Greensboro, NC

Brand: Lalaounis Collection: Chimera Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Style: Collar Fastening Type: N/A (slides around neck) Measurements Adjustable inner circumference up ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Greece Ruby Diamond Sapphire Chimera Gold Bracelet
Lalaounis Greece Ruby Diamond Sapphire Chimera Gold Bracelet

Lalaounis Greece Ruby Diamond Sapphire Chimera Gold Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Bracelet is approx. 7" long, each Chimera head measures 19mm x 30mm. Marked: Lalaounis, 750, Maker's mark.

Category

20th Century Greek More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lalaounis Ruby Chimera head Necklace
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lalaounis Ruby Chimera head Necklace

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lalaounis Ruby Chimera head Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Palm Desert, CA

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lalaounis Ruby Chimera head Necklace

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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LALAOUNIS Chimera Lariat
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LALAOUNIS Chimera Lariat

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, NY

An 18 karat rope work lariat ending in two Chimera heads, with ruby and sapphire gem set collars, diamonds in the maine and rubies at the eyes. Held by a slide, bezel set with twelve...

Category

Greek Necklace Enhancers

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Bangle Bracelet in 18ct Yellow Gold, Rubies & Diamonds
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Bangle Bracelet in 18ct Yellow Gold, Rubies & Diamonds

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Bangle Bracelet in 18ct Yellow Gold, Rubies & Diamonds

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

Add a touch of elegance to your wrist with this stunning Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Bangle Bracelet. Crafted in 18carat solid yellow gold, this piece features sparkling rubies and shimm...

Category

Early 20th Century Bangles

Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Sapphire Gold Bracelet
Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Sapphire Gold Bracelet

Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Sapphire Gold Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Lalaounis Greece, 18k gold Chimera Bangla bracelet, set withcabochon rubies and sapphire eyes.

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Early Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Bracelet
Early Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Bracelet

Early Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Early Lalaounis for Zolotas 18K gold Greek made Chimera bypass bracelet, set with rubies and approx. 1.75ctw in VS/H diamonds.

Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Greece Sapphire Diamond 18 karat Yellow Gold Chimera Bracelet
Ilias Lalaounis Greece Sapphire Diamond 18 karat Yellow Gold Chimera Bracelet

Ilias Lalaounis Greece Sapphire Diamond 18 karat Yellow Gold Chimera Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Ilias Lalaounis Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stones: 14 Sapphire Stones, 6 Ruby Stones, 12 Diamonds Total Item Weight (g): 72.8 Chimera Lion Head Width: about 1 inch Hall...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Ruby, Yellow Gold Chimera Ring
Ilias Lalaounis Ruby, Yellow Gold Chimera Ring

Ilias Lalaounis Ruby, Yellow Gold Chimera Ring

Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

Designed as a chimera overlapping its tail, with round-cut ruby eyes, bezel set in an 18k yellow gold mounting, 8.7 mm to 2.3 mm, size: 7 (adjustable), marked: Lalaounis (mark) GREEC...

Category

20th Century Greek Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Chimera Bangle Bracelet from Illias Lalaounis. Details: Weight: 40.7 grams Length: 7" Head Width: 12mm Total Top Width: 22.5mm Bottom Width: 9mm Stamped Hallmarks...

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Bangles

Materials

Yellow Gold

ILIAS LALAOUNIS Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Bracelet
ILIAS LALAOUNIS Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Bracelet

ILIAS LALAOUNIS Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

This fabulous Ilias Lalaounis bracelet features a two-headed chimera motif intricately crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with brilliant-cut diamonds and red ruby eyes.

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Emerald & Ruby Chimera Ring by Ilias Lalaounis. With 5 round emeralds 2 round rubies in the eyes Details: Ring Size: 3.5 Weight: 16 grams Stamped Hallmarks:...

Category

20th Century Greek Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Chimera Head with Ruby Eyes Diamond & Gold Bangle
Lalaounis Chimera Head with Ruby Eyes Diamond & Gold Bangle

Lalaounis Chimera Head with Ruby Eyes Diamond & Gold Bangle

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fabulous bangle with two chimera heads facing each other created by Ilias Lalaounis in circa 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Bangles

Lalaounis Chimera Head Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby Yellow Gold Sautoir Necklace
Lalaounis Chimera Head Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby Yellow Gold Sautoir Necklace

Lalaounis Chimera Head Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby Yellow Gold Sautoir Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

A chic sautoir necklace by Lalaounis featuring woven gold suspending a pair of chimera heads, embellished with sapphires, diamonds, and rubies.

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Long Lariat Necklace
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Long Lariat Necklace

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Long Lariat Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Sapphire Chimera Long Lariat Necklace by Ilias Lalaounis Greece.

Category

20th Century Greek Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Vintage Intertwined Chimeras Brooch
Ilias Lalaounis Vintage Intertwined Chimeras Brooch

Ilias Lalaounis Vintage Intertwined Chimeras Brooch

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

Accompanied by: This Ilias Lalaounis Intertwined Chimeras Brooch is sold by itself.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Gold, Diamond and Ruby Chimera Earrings
Lalaounis Gold, Diamond and Ruby Chimera Earrings

Lalaounis Gold, Diamond and Ruby Chimera Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and ruby chimera earrings. Lalaounis. Of textured winding design, enhanced by a pave set diamond collar and circular cut ruby eyes.

Category

1990s Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Chimera Earrings
Ilias Lalaounis Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Chimera Earrings

Ilias Lalaounis Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Chimera Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Chimera Earrings by Illias Lalaounis Greece. With 8 round diamonds 10 round emeralds 4 round rubies These earrings are made for non pierce...

Category

20th Century Greek Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Necklace
Ilias Lalaounis Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Necklace

Ilias Lalaounis Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

Ilias Lalaounis Greece 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Necklace With 19 round rubies, 2 round sapphires, 14 round brilliant cut diamonds.

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1970s ILIAS LALAOUNIS Blue Sodalite Yellow Gold Chimera Ring
1970s ILIAS LALAOUNIS Blue Sodalite Yellow Gold Chimera Ring

1970s ILIAS LALAOUNIS Blue Sodalite Yellow Gold Chimera Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

This fabulous Ilias Lalaounis ring features a fiery two-headed chimera motif intricate crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with blue soladite beads.

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek More Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Double Chimera Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Ilias Lalaounis Double Chimera Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

Ilias Lalaounis Double Chimera Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby Double Chimera Bangle Bracelet by Ilias LaLaounis. Made in Greece.

Category

20th Century Greek Bangles

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Yellow Gold Collar Necklace

Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Yellow Gold Collar Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Collar Necklace by Ilias Lalaounis Greece.

Category

20th Century Greek More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Sapphire Emerald Ruby Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Ilias Lalaounis Sapphire Emerald Ruby Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

Ilias Lalaounis Sapphire Emerald Ruby Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Chimera Bangle Bracelet by Ilias LaLaounis. Made in Greece.

Category

20th Century Greek Bangles

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Bangle Bracelet by Ilias LaLaounis. Made in Greece.

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Ilias LaLaounis Large Gold and Gem Set Chimera Bangle Bracelet
Ilias LaLaounis Large Gold and Gem Set Chimera Bangle Bracelet

Ilias LaLaounis Large Gold and Gem Set Chimera Bangle Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Ilias LaLaounis Large and impressive 18k Yellow Gold Chimera Bracelet, the Chimera Heads each measure 3/8 X 3/4 inch, and are finely Detailed and Textured, each head hav...

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Ruby & Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet 18 K Yellow Gold 57 Gram
Ilias Lalaounis Ruby & Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet 18 K Yellow Gold 57 Gram

Ilias Lalaounis Ruby & Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet 18 K Yellow Gold 57 Gram

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Double clasp with safety catch. 18k Yellow And White Gold Ruby Chimera Bangle Bracelet by Ilias LaLaounis. Made in Greece.

Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias LaLaounis 1980's Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Vintage Chimera Ear-Clip Earrings
Ilias LaLaounis 1980's Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Vintage Chimera Ear-Clip Earrings

Ilias LaLaounis 1980's Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Vintage Chimera Ear-Clip Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as highly rendered coiled chimera creatures with lion heads and serpent bodies Grooved with scale and fur texture with high polish details and depicted wearing a collar Scal...

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Bangle Bracelet
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Bangle Bracelet

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Bangle Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Ilias Lalaounis chimera bangle bracelet Round-cut diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, 18 karat yellow gold; marked Lalaounis, 750 Size: inner circumference 6.5 inches, inner...

Category

Late 20th Century Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Chimera Yellow Gold and Gem Set Bangle Bracelet
Lalaounis Chimera Yellow Gold and Gem Set Bangle Bracelet

Lalaounis Chimera Yellow Gold and Gem Set Bangle Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Head hinged bangle Bracelet, 18K Yellow Gold and measuring 7 M.M. wide and weighing 44 Grams. with a light brushed finish, finely detailed Chimera...

Category

Early 2000s Greek Classical Greek Bangles

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Lalaounis Chimera Head Large Yellow Gold and Gem set Earrings
Lalaounis Chimera Head Large Yellow Gold and Gem set Earrings

Lalaounis Chimera Head Large Yellow Gold and Gem set Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Ilias Lalaounis 18K Yellow Gold Chimera Head Earrings, measuring 1 1/4 X 1 inch, finely detailed and set with Rubies and Diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Classical Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Bangle Bracelet in Yellow Gold, Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Bangle Bracelet in Yellow Gold, Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Bangle Bracelet in Yellow Gold, Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Tampa, FL

An extremely well made bangle bracelet by iconic Greek jewelry designer Ilias Lalaounis, this bangle depicts 2 Chimera heads atop a textured and twisted 18 karat yellow gold hinged b...

Category

2010s Greek Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Chimera Dragon Ring
Ilias Lalaounis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Chimera Dragon Ring

Ilias Lalaounis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Chimera Dragon Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

This Ilias Lalaounis chimera dragon ring is made of 18K yellow gold and set with diamonds and rubies.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Greece Chimera Gold Earrings
Lalaounis Greece Chimera Gold Earrings

Lalaounis Greece Chimera Gold Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Pair of large Chimera earrings by Ilias Lalaounis, in 18k yellow gold.

Category

20th Century Greek More Earrings

Materials

Gold

Lalaounis Greek Chimera Diamond Gold Ring
Lalaounis Greek Chimera Diamond Gold Ring

Lalaounis Greek Chimera Diamond Gold Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Chimera Ring by Ilias LaLaounis. With 24 round rose cut diamonds SI clarity, H color 2 small rubies in the eyes Details: Size: 6.5 Weight...

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Ring

Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Ring 18k gold Chimera ring by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis, adorned with ruby eyes and diamond collar.

Category

20th Century Greek More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Lalaounis Yellow Gold Long Lariat Chimera Necklace
Lalaounis Yellow Gold Long Lariat Chimera Necklace

Lalaounis Yellow Gold Long Lariat Chimera Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Ilias Lalaounis of Greece 18K Yellow Gold Chimera Lariat Necklace, measuring 24 inches in length with the Round woven chain being 3/16 inch in Diameter and the piece weig...

Category

Early 2000s Greek Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Lalaounis Silver and Gold Chimera Head Bangle Bracelet
Lalaounis Silver and Gold Chimera Head Bangle Bracelet

Lalaounis Silver and Gold Chimera Head Bangle Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990 Chimera Bracelet by Ilias LaLaounis, 925 Sterling Silver central Tube body with deep grooves and measuring 4.5 M.M. in thickness, Detailed 18K Yellow Gold Chimera Heads ca...

Category

1990s Greek Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Lalaounis 22K Gold Lion Head Chimera Hoop Earrings
Lalaounis 22K Gold Lion Head Chimera Hoop Earrings

Lalaounis 22K Gold Lion Head Chimera Hoop Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s LaLaounis 22K Yellow Gold Chimera Lion Head Hoop Earrings.

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Classical Greek Hoop Earrings

Materials

22k Gold

Lalaounis Greece Emerald Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Chimera Earrings
Lalaounis Greece Emerald Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Chimera Earrings

Lalaounis Greece Emerald Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Chimera Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 18k yellow gold Chimera earrings by iconic Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis.

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Yellow White Gold Ruby Chimera Bangle Bracelet
Ilias Lalaounis Yellow White Gold Ruby Chimera Bangle Bracelet

Ilias Lalaounis Yellow White Gold Ruby Chimera Bangle Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow And White Gold Ruby Chimera Bangle Bracelet by Ilias LaLaounis. Made in Greece.

Category

20th Century Greek Bangles

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Lariat Yellow Gold Necklace
Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Lariat Yellow Gold Necklace

Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Lariat Yellow Gold Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Long Lariat Necklace by Ilias Lalaounis Greece.

Category

20th Century Greek More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Gold Diamond and Ruby Chimera Lion's Head Ring
Ilias Lalaounis Gold Diamond and Ruby Chimera Lion's Head Ring

Ilias Lalaounis Gold Diamond and Ruby Chimera Lion's Head Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Geneva, CH

Beautiful signature ring from famous Greek jeweller Ilias Lalaounis. Called Chimera with a lion's head and a snake's body, it is made of yellow and white gold (around the neck).

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Vintage 18K Lalaounis Double Headed Chimera Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring Sz 6.5
Vintage 18K Lalaounis Double Headed Chimera Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring Sz 6.5

Vintage 18K Lalaounis Double Headed Chimera Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring Sz 6.5

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Winter Springs, FL

The original double-headed chimera ring by Ilias Lalaounis. This is quintessential Lalaounis circa the 1970’s done in 18K yellow and white gold and set with a diamond collar and rubi...

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 1970 Double Chimeras Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.96 Ctw In Rubies
Lalaounis 1970 Double Chimeras Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.96 Ctw In Rubies

Lalaounis 1970 Double Chimeras Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.96 Ctw In Rubies

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Miami, FL

A ring designed by Ilias Lalaounis. Gorgeous Hellenistic revival ring, created in Greece by the jewelry house of Ilias Lalaounis, back in the 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Hellenistic Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Lalalounis Chimera Gold Ear Hoops
Large Lalalounis Chimera Gold Ear Hoops

Large Lalalounis Chimera Gold Ear Hoops

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in San Antonio, TX

18K gold fluted , beaded and wire work Earclips, with Chimera terminals, Signed.

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

ILIAS LALAIOUNIS Chimera Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
ILIAS LALAIOUNIS Chimera Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring

ILIAS LALAIOUNIS Chimera Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

This iconic Ilias Lalaounis ring features a classic chimera design crafted in 18k yellow & white gold and set with a rose-cut diamond collar and faceted red ruby eyes.

Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaiounis Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Double Chimera Bangle Bracelet
Ilias Lalaiounis Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Double Chimera Bangle Bracelet

Ilias Lalaiounis Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Double Chimera Bangle Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

This fabulous Ilias Lalaounis bangle bracelet features a stunning two-headed chimera design crafted in 18k textured yellow gold and set with 21 red rubies weighing an estimated 1.90 ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Ilias Lalaounis 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings

Ilias Lalaounis 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Ilias Lalaounis Vintage clip-on Chimera earrings in 18-karat yellow gold with rubies and diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Gold Lion Head Chimera Hoop Earrings
Lalaounis Gold Lion Head Chimera Hoop Earrings

Lalaounis Gold Lion Head Chimera Hoop Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Authentic pair of Ilias Lalaounis textured 18 karat yellow gold lion head hoop earrings with ruby stone accents. Lalaounis maker's mark, Greece 750, with serial number. The earrings ...

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias lalaounis Chimera Gold Knot Necklace
Ilias lalaounis Chimera Gold Knot Necklace

Ilias lalaounis Chimera Gold Knot Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k yellow gold necklace, crafted by Ilias lalaounis, featuring a knot with two chimera heads on the ends.

Category

20th Century Greek More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Ring
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Ring

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k gold bypass ring, crafted by Ilias Lalaounis, set with diamonds and ruby eyes. Ring is a size 7, ring top is 23mm wide. Marked Greece, Makers mark and 750. Weight of the piece - ...

Category

20th Century Greek More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Gold Sapphire Diamond Ruby Bangle Bracelet
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Gold Sapphire Diamond Ruby Bangle Bracelet

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Gold Sapphire Diamond Ruby Bangle Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow gold bangle, crafted by Ilias Lalaounis, featuring chimera heads, decorated with sapphire cabochons, ruby eyes and approx. 0.10ctw in diamonds.

Category

20th Century Greek More Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Lalaounis Greece Chimera Gold Earrings
Lalaounis Greece Chimera Gold Earrings

Lalaounis Greece Chimera Gold Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of 18k yellow gold earrings, crafted Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis, featuring Chimera head design. Earrings are 39mm x 34mm, weigh 35.7 grams.

Category

20th Century Greek More Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Large Lalaounis Gold Chimera Hoop Earrings
Large Lalaounis Gold Chimera Hoop Earrings

Large Lalaounis Gold Chimera Hoop Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of 18k gold chimera hoop earrings crafted by Ilias Lalaounis.

Category

20th Century Greek More Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Ruby Diamond Gold Chimera Ring
Ilias Lalaounis Ruby Diamond Gold Chimera Ring

Ilias Lalaounis Ruby Diamond Gold Chimera Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k yellow gold ring by Ilias Lalaounis, featuring ruby and diamond crafted chimera design.

Category

20th Century Greek More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Lalaounis Chimera For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact lalaounis chimera you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 61 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a lalaounis chimera may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A lalaounis chimera can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 35 Ruby versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and rose cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a lalaounis chimera, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Lalaounis Chimera?

Prices for a lalaounis chimera can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,650 and can go as high as $34,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,925.

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.