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Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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.

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Creator: Ilias Lalaounis
Lalaounis Ruby Diamond Gold Ear Clips
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Lalaounis ruby and diamond ear clips, Greek Round-cut rubies of approximately 1.20 carat, rose-cut diamonds of approximately 0.48 carat, 18 karat yellow gold Marked Lalaounis, 750...
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1980s Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Greece Gold Bow Brooch
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold bow brooch, crafted by Ilias Lalaounis of Greece, featuring polished and hand hammered finish. Brooch measures 2" x 1.25". Hallmarked R17, 750, Greece, Maker's hallma...
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20th Century Greek Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ear Clips Wheat Motif Ear Clips Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Perry, FL
Stunning Lalaounis 18k yellow gold and diamond ear clips in foliate motif design containing 10 round cut diamonds. The ear clips measure 1 1/8" long and are signed & stamped "A 21 750 Greece" (makers mark). Retails for $8000. Authenticity Guarantee: All of our items are guaranteed to be authentic designer items...
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Early 2000s Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Bull Head Cufflinks
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Lalaounis bull head cufflinks Bull head motif with round ends, 18 karat yellow gold; marked 750, Lalaounis maker's mark Size: width 14 mm, lengt...
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Late 20th Century Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectacular Designer Lalaounis 18k Gold Bracelet With 13 Clear Quartz Columns
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Perry, FL
Spectacular Lalaounis Clear Quartz & 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet. 13 Crystal Quartz Columns. Approx. 7” x 11 1/16” . Safety Catch Latch. Some Light Microscratches Consistent w Age. Amaz...
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2010s Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Quartz, 18k Gold

LaLaounis Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Modernist Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Ilias LaLaounis 18K Yellow Gold Ring, the top of the ring measures 1 1/8 inches in length and is set with a 6 sided faceted clear Rock Crystal, finished in a free form, ...
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1980s Greek Modernist Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

1960s Lalaounis Ruby Emerald Gold Ram Ear Clips
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of 1960s 18K gold ear clips by Lalaounis based on a design motif found in Greek antiquity of the ram's head (a symbol of prosperity) each sculpted fully round to view fr...
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1960s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Lalaounis Yellow Gold Hammered Nautical Form large Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Ilias Lalaounis 18k Yellow Gold Earrings, measuring 1 1/8 X 1 inch and weighing 16.7 Grams, having a hand hammered finish with a Nautical Ocean design. Having clip backs t...
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1990s Greek Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Ancient Style Rams Head Yellow Gold Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Chicago, IL
Ilias Lalaounis of Greece 18K Yellow Gold Rams Head Ring in an Ancient Roman style. the top of the ring measures 5/8 X 3/8 inch. Finger size 6.
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1990s Greek Classical Roman Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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18k Gold

LALAoUNIS 18K White Gold Diamond and Aquamarine Pendant with Modern Floral Motif
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre-owned vintage estate 18K white gold pendant by Ilias LALAoUNIS. The center is set with a 16.22 carat oval cabochon cut milky aquamarine. The stone has a blue hue, medium tone a...
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20th Century Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LALAOUNIS Estate 18k Gold Abstract Snake Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Narberth, PA
Prolific jewelry designer Ilias Lalaounis was born in Athens, Greece in 1920. Descending from a family of goldsmiths, he apprenticed under his uncle's jewelry firm to become a master craftsman. In 1941 he took over the family business, and later developed a vision for his signature style during the 1950s. Inspired by his passion for prehistoric motifs, artifacts, and Greek mythology, he studied traditional methods of artistry, branching out on his own in the 1960s to form his own company. In the decades that followed, his work blossomed into a myriad of fine jewelry collections that earned widespread appeal and designer status. Adored by celebrities and the fashion elite, designs by LALAOUNIS remain in high demand among collectors and jewelry lovers in modern times! A fabulous pair of LALAOUNIS earrings! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, omega back stud earrings depict an abstract snake motif. The earrings graduate as the design transforms from the snake's head and curls up and down to form a tail, adding wonderful movement and shape. On the back of the earrings, you'll notice the LALAOUNIS hallmark as well as "750 GREECE A21" on one of the omega clips, and another series of similar hallmarks at the tail of the opposite earring...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 18K Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
A stunning, Art Deco inspired design makes these Ilias Lalaounis earrings a work of art. Dramatic lines and sleek, sophisticated sense of style set them apart in the best way possibl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Multi Gem Gold Brooch
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional 18K yellow gold creation by renowned Greek jeweler Ilias Lalaounis, this vintage piece embodies timeless elegance and Hellenic artistry. Weighing 21.9 grams, it featur...
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Mid-20th Century Greek Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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. The earrings measure 125" x 1". Hallmarked 22k GR, A21, Lalaounis hallmark. The backs are 18k g...
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20th Century Greek Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Gold

Lalaounis 18k Gold Goose Clip-on Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Lalaounis 18k Gold Goose Clip-on Earrings Fashionable 18k gold goose clip on earrings, signed by Lalaounis Measures 3cm long and 2cm wide. Weight 15.7 grams In excellent condition
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20th Century Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Ilias Lalaounis 18K Diamond Art Nouveau Greek Station Necklace 17”
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A stunning, one of a kind piece from the jewelry house of Ilias Lalaounis. This exquisite necklace, circa the early 1960’s, has been hand crafted in 18K yellow gold with white gold ...
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1960s Greek Art Nouveau Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 18K Yellow Gold Flower Dangle Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
1980' Ilias Lalaounis 18K yellow gold flower drop earrings weight 11.9 g Marked 750 T35 GREECE 43 x 17 mm
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20th Century Greek Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ilias Lalaounis 18K YG Oval Sodalite Greek motifs Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Ilias Lalaounis 18K yellow gold earrings with oval sodalite with Greek motifs wrapped by woven pattern frames and a lovely flower on each Earrings have omega backs with posts A...
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1960s Greek Modern Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Iconic Lalaounis Designer Dolphins on Rock Gold Crystal Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Lalaounis Iconic Dolphins on a Rock Designer Gold Ring by Ilias Lalaounis. Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold. Ring size 7.255....
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Late 20th Century Greek Modernist Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Snake 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip Earrings, Circa 1970
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
A vintage pair of Ilias Lalaounis snake 18 karat yellow gold clip earrings, circa 1970. An excellent example of craftsmanship from the important Greek...
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1970s Greek Retro Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Greece Yellow Gold Leaf Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold leaf motif earrings, by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis. Earrings are 1.75" x 1". Marked: Greece, 750, A21, Maker's mark. Weight ...
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20th Century Greek Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalounis 18k gold and lapis lazuli bracelet with mountain goat design
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1970s Lalaounis bracelet is in the shape of a medallion with a mountain goat design on it. The medallion is a cabochon lapis lazuli surrounded by 18k woven gold...
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1970s Greek Classical Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Lalaounis 18k gold cabochon lapis and diamond earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
These beautiful 18k gold Lalaounis clip-on earrings consist of cabochon lapis lazuli surrounded by diamonds. The earrings are part of a set with a matching ring which is listed separ...
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1970s Greek Contemporary Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Estate LaLaounis 18K Gold Diamond Geometric Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold and diamond earrings by Greek designer LaLaounis. They are shaped in a geometric spiral with sixty-six (66) round diamonds that total 1.20 carats, G-H color and VS-S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Lalaounis Ruby Gold Ram's Head Ear Clips
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Lalaounis ear clips in 18k gold set with 10 round rubies. They measure 1.5 inches by 1 inch. They are in the classic shape of a Rams head. Lalaounis and ...
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1960s Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Lalaounis Dolphin Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
These fabulous Ilias Lalaounis clip-on earrings feature a chic dolphin design crafted in 18k yellow gold, accented with white gold and set with single-cut G-H-I VS1-VS2 round diamond...
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1970s Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Ilias Lalaounis jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Ilias Lalaounis jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Ilias Lalaounis ruby jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 40, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 157 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Zolotas, Alexia Gryllaki, and Etho Maria. Prices for Ilias Lalaounis jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $695 and tops out at $95,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $5,972.

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