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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Period: 1970s
Creator: Ilias Lalaounis
18 Karat Seashell Ear Clips by Ilias Lalaounis
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This exquisite pair of buttery gold ear clips were crafted by Greek jeweller Ilias Lalaounis in the 1970s. Cast as stylised seashells the pair have been crafted from 18 karat yellow ...
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1970s Greek Modernist Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis 18k gold and lapis lazuli earrings with mountain goat design
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
These 1970s Lalaounis clip-on earrings are shaped as medallions with mountain goat designs on them. Made of 18k gold the design is centred around a cabochon lapis lazuli.
They are a...
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1970s Greek Classical Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k 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 thread...
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1970s Greek Classical Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Lalaounis 1970 the Minoans and Mycenaeans Bangle Bracelet in Solid 18kt Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
Bangle bracelet designed by Ilias Lalaounis.
Gorgeous bracelet, created in Greece by the jewelry house of Ilias Lalaounis, back in the 1970's. This beautiful vintage and bold bangle...
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1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Vintage Double Ram's Head Ruby Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold 1970s
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lisbon, PT
Lalaounis vintage double ram’s head ruby bangle bracelet in 18kt yellow gold, Greece, 1970s. This hinged open bangle is modelled as two opposing textured and carved ram heads accente...
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1970s Greek Modern Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis 18k gold and lapis lazuli antique style clip-on dangly earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
These impressive 18k gold Lalaounis clip-on dangly earrings are classical in design. The top of the earring that rests on the earlobe is an intricate floral pattern while at the bott...
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1970s Greek Byzantine Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
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
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Torque by Ilias Lalaounis
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Paris, IDF
Antique torque spirit, amati gold, ended by 2 balls in black onyx, signed, circa 1970-1980. Ilias Lalaounis (1920-2013) embodies the modern renaissance of antique gold.
ABOUT the CREATOR
Ilias Lalaounis was born in 1920 in Athens; He comes from a family of goldsmiths and watchmakers from Delphi. To this day, he remains the only jeweler to have been inducted under the dome of the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Paris. These creations give a predominant place to gold which he treats in a shimmering patina evocative of the 24 carat jewelry...
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1970s Greek Classical Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
Lalaounis Ruby and Diamond Lions Head Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 22k, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. This Hi-karat gold bracelet is the perfect everyday accessory. The Mycenaean lion's head motif is central to Lalaounis' most famous ar...
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1970s Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Lalaounis Hammered Bubbles Dangle Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Signed by Lalaounis.
Circa 1970s
Made in Greece
2 inches long
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1970s Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Lalaounis Gold Feathers Brooch
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Signed by Lalaounis
Circa 1970s
Made in Greece
2 3/8 inches long
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1970s Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
22 Karat Yellow Gold Lalaounis Bangle, 1970s
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Zurich, CH
Goddesslike 22 karat yellow gold bangle bracelet by Lalaounis, 1970s.
Crafted in yellow gold, this wonderful hinged bangle features a fluted surface and two spiral motifs as endings...
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1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Greece Choker Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold With 16.67 Cts Diamonds Rubies
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled choker-necklace designed by Lalaounis.
An impressive bold piece, made in Greece by Ilias Lalaounis at the end of the 1970's. This choker necklace, was meticulously crafted w...
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1970s Greek Modernist Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Double Rams Head Gem Set 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and wonderfully handcrafted by the iconic Greek jeweler Ilias Lalaounis this chic and most wearable necklace features 2 rams heads wit...
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1970s Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
LALAOUNIS 22 Carat Gold Torque Of Graduated Rounded Rib Design. Circa 1970's
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
A high carat gold torque of graduated rounded rib design inspired from the Mycenaean period. 20-22 carat gold choker necklace. 34 cm internal circumference. Weight: 102.2grams. Circa...
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1970s Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Lalaounis Double Bulls Heads Hinged Cuff Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lalaounis double bull’s head hinged cuff bracelet with rubies sapphires and yellow gold circa 1970. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #B-DJ131B. Scroll down for detailed specifications. Immediat...
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1970s Greek Modern Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Emerald Lioness Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Diamond Diamond Emerald Lioness Bangle Bracelet by Ilias LaLaounis.
Made in Greece.
With 22 round brilliant cut diamonds
88 round emeralds
4 rubies
Details:
Length: Fi...
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1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
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 ...
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1970s Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis 1970 the Dawn of Art Clips on Earrings in Hammered 18kt Yellow Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of earrings designed by Ilias Lalaounis.
Gorgeous statement earrings, created in Greece by the jewelry house of Ilias Lalaounis back in the 1970's. These beautiful vintage an...
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1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis 1970 Hellenistic Sun Burst Clips Earrings in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of spiky Earrings designed by Ilias Lalaounis.
Beautiful large geometric pieces, created in Greece by the jewelry house of Lalaounis, back in the 1970's. These gorgeous spiky sun-burst clip earrings has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with hammered, textured and polished finish. Suited at the reverse with omega backs for fastening clips. The option of posts for pierced ears can be easily added.
They have a combined weight of 35.4 Grams and a diameter of 40 mm (1.58 Inches).
Both are stamped, with the maker's mark, the gold assay hallmark and signed. "LALAOUNIS A10 .750 GREECE".
Literature: Ilias Lalaounis, Metamorphoses, book, in the Classical and Hellenistic Greece...
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1970s Modernist Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Maltese Multigem Cross Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in San Antonio, TX
1970's Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Maltese Cross by Lalaounis. Marked Greece, 750, A21, Ilias Lalaounis.
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1970s Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Lalaounis 1970 Modernisme Geometric Earrings in Solid Textured 18kt Yellow Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Earrings designed by Ilias Lalaounis.
Beautiful and rare geometric pieces, created in Greece by the jewelry house of Lalaounis, back in the 1970's. These gorgeous clip earrings has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with textured and polished finish. Suited at the reverse with omega backs for fastening clips. The option of posts for pierced ears can be easily added.
They have a combined weight of 20.6 Grams and a measurements of 23.5 mm by 26 mm (0.93 X 1.02 Inches).
Both are stamped, with the maker's mark, the gold assay hallmark and signed. "LALAOUNIS A10 750 GREECE".
Literature: Ilias Lalaounis, Metamorphoses, book, in the Classical and Hellenistic Greece...
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1970s Greek Modernist Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis, Lapis Lazuli, Emerald, Diamond, Gold Cocktail Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful Ilias Lalaounis, three stone ring containing 4 lapis lazuli cubes, 4 round cut Emeralds, and 5 rose cut diamonds. The band was made with 18k gold (marked 750). Ring weights...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Lalaounis Ruby Cabochon and Rock Crystal 18k Gold Necklace & Earclips
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Lalaounis necklace featuring four frosted rock crystal plaques within decorative gold frames, centering ruby cabochons, highlighted with round diamonds, together with a pair of match...
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1970s Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Firenze, IT
An Ilias Lalaounis sterling silver and 18K yellow gold cuff ring. This ring features a high polish sterling silver cuff body with beveled 18K yell...
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1970s Greek Retro Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, 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
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, 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 signed by the famous greek jewelry designer Ilias Lalaounis is reminiscent of the Ancient Greek style jewelry. Made in Gree...
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1970s Greek Modern Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Diamond Greek Key Pendant Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k gold and diamond pendant necklace in a Greek Key design. SIGNED GREECE 750 ILIAS LALAOUNIS. Pendant detachable.
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1970s Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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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1970s Greek Arts and Crafts Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Other, 22k Gold
Lalaounis Gold Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. This boldly stylish gold necklace by Lalaounis revives classic Mycenaean motifs for a look that is as chic...
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1970s Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Holland, PA
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Band Ring by Ilias Lalaounis.
With 34 round brilliant cut diamonds and 14 round emeralds
Details:
Ring Size: 6.5
Weight: 17.5 grams
Width:...
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1970s Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald
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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