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.
Vintage Lalaounis 18K Yellow Gold Serpent Cuff Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This highly detailed Lalaounis serpent cuff bracelet is an iconic design, certain to be recognized as an item produced by this venerated house. Very lifelike in appearance and postur...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LALAoUNIS Vintage Swirl Design Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Original Lalaounis Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Hand made in Greece by the famous illias Lalaounis Hand Hammered Length: approx 7.75'inches Width: approx 20 mm Weight approx 56 grams pre-owned In excellent condition Ilias Lalaounis was a pioneer of Greek jewelry...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
22k Gold
Ilias Lalaounis 18k Yellow Gold cuff, Circa 1970s, 46.22g
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
This impressive 18k yellow gold Ilias Lalaounis cuff is an open-style cuff, intended to be slipped on the wrist rather than fastened. Although chunky in appearance, it is most comfor...
Yellow Gold
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. Two oversized heads, facing opp...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
JEAN MAHIE FRENCH 22k Yellow Gold Charming Monsters Cuff Bangle Bracelet Vintage
By Jean Mahie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Mahie French 22k Yellow Gold Charming Monsters Cuff Bracelet Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible French designer bracelet. The cuff br...
Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Ram's Head Greek Bangle 18k Yellow Gold made in Greece
Located in New York, NY
Rams Head Bangle Attributed to Lalaounis Famous Greek Designer Circa 1970's has makers mark (without his name) visible in the images 18k Yellow Gold approx 47 grams. Circumference 8...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cornucopia Gemstone Cuff Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking vintage cornucopia cuff bracelet is a celebration of abundance and color. Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, the bold design spills over with a vivid array of 15 deep blu...
Diamond, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 3 Row Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
A stunning exemplar of mid-20th century jewelry artistry, this vintage bracelet from the 1940s-1950s era exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. Masterfully crafted in rich 18k ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960's 18k Yellow Gold Extra Wide Cleopatra Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
An exquisite piece from the glamorous 1960s, this Cleopatra bracelet exudes timeless elegance and opulence. Crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold, the bracelet boasts an impressive ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthere Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Panthere Head Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold A hinged Cartier 'Panthere' bangle in 18k gold, culminating in a sculpted panther head set with peridot eyes, an onyx nose & finished with black lacquer spots. Cartier size 18.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,500
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. The Mycenaean lion's head motif is central to Lalaounis' most famous archeological...
22k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The two Mabe pearls measure 10mm in diameter. They are set in bezels that click together. The bangle has 6 accent rou...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$15,120Sale Price|30% Off
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Cuff Bracelet, Circa 2000
By David Yurman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This 18K yellow gold cable cuff bracelet by Yurman features the brand’s iconic twisted cable design, adding movement, texture, and depth to the piece. The cuff is adorned with bezel-...
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Cuff Bracelet
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged 8mm Narrow Cuff Bracelet, Dotted with 0.14 Carats of Bezel Set Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Bracelet
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 18 Yellow Gold Post War (ca 1950s) handmade double hinged sculptural cuff with 18 rows of 18YG wire wrap bracelet. Locking clasp safety chain.
18k Gold
Ilias Lalaounis 18k Gold Hammered Sculptural Bangle Bracelet, 1970s
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Ilias Lalaounis CIRCA: 1970’s MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold WEIGHT: 46.5 Grams MEASUREMENTS: 6 1/2" inner circumference x 1 1/4" at the top HALLMARKS: Ilias LALAoUNIS, A21, 750, Greece, MECAN ITEM DETAILS: An 18k yellow gold bangle bracelet by Ilias Lalaounis, designed as an open bypass form that coils around the wrist like a wave. The hammered finish gives the gold a textured, organic surface that catches light differently from every angle, a signature look for this Greek maker known for archaeological and nature-inspired jewelry. The piece is fully signed and hallmarked, with "Ilias Lalaounis," the 750 stamp for 18k gold, and Greek maker's marks stamped along the interior band, giving the piece a modern, minimal profile while still referencing the designer’s Greek heritage. This bangle style bracelet works equally well as an everyday statement piece or for dressier occasions, and it holds real weight and presence on the wrist. Collectors searching for authentic Ilias Lalaounis jewelry...
18k Gold
Bvlgari Spiga Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Wrap Cuff Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
Bvlgari Spiga Bracelet is a testament to opulence and timeless design. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, this bracelet embodies the grandeur of the Roman tradition with its substantial ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Double Serpent Snake Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Twin Serpent Cuff Bracelet. From Kingdom Collection Twin Serpent Cuff Bracelet by David Webb, crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with cabochon rubies for ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Cuff Bracelet
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged 14mm Buckle-Clasp Cuff Bracelet, Accented with 0.16 Carats of a Pave Set Diamond Bar.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LALAoUNIS Hammered Bangle 18k Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet Vintage
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Original Lalaounis Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet From Greece Measurements: Inner diameter is 2.5" inches circumference is 7' inches Hallmarked: ilias Lalaounis sign, Greece, A21, MEGAN Weight 33 grams pre-owned In excellent condition open springs on two sides (double-hinged) Ilias Lalaounis was a pioneer of Greek jewelry...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LALAoUNIS Gold Cuff Bangle bracelet with Cab Sapphires
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exceptional 18-karat gold cuff bracelet by Lalaounis is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, embodying the brand’s dedication to ancient Greek-inspired jewelry. Weighing an impressiv...
Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Lalaounis 18K Gold Textured Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Lalaounis 18K Gold Textured Bangle Bracelet Of sculpted gold bypass designed Marked: MEGAN M Maker's Mark Greece 750 Approximate Dimensions: 16 cm (Length) 0.8 - 3 cm (Wi...
Gold, 18k Gold
Lalaounis 18 Kt Gold Cocktail Bangle Bracelet /Cuff Estate 59.2 Gm
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular jewelry piece from Designer Lalaounis Estate Piece Stamped 750 , 18 K , Greece and sign of Lalaounis The bangle is expertly crafted with 59.2 grams of 18 karat Yello...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Stylish Cuff Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Ilias Lalaounis
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lucerne, CH
Introducing the exceptional 18 Karat yellow gold bracelet by the refined Jewelry House Lalaounis. Crafted from exquisite gold, it radiates luxury with its sleek design and comforta...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis of Greece Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 18k yellow gold cuff bracelet, crafted by iconic Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis. The bracelet will fit an approximately 7.5-7.75" wrist (medium to large size) and is 1.75" w...
Gold
LiLias LALAounis Hellenistic 18k Gold Woven Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
LiLias LALAounis Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold 18k Gram: 54 Length: 6.5 inches or 165mm Rock Crystal Center set in a Fram of gold and three women figures with Flowers on each side. His...
18k Gold
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. The Mycenaean lion's head motif is central to Lalaounis' most famous archeologica...
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Hinged Cuff Bracelet 22K Yellow Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Dallas, TX
Lalaounis Hinged Cuff Bracelet in 22K Yellow Gold. The bracelet fits a 6 to 7.5 inch wrist. 41.6 Grams
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Double Bulls Heads Hinged Cuff Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in South Pasadena, 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...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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: inne...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Iilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
22K Ilias Lalaounis Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet. Market inside band. Comes with original box. Total Weight: 42.5 dwt / 2.13 ozt Size: 2 7/8 x 2 3/8...
22k Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Greece Gold Cuff Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lucerne, CH
This classic cuff bracelet by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and is accented by beaded and curved lines. The bangle is hollow and the terminals als...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet by Lalaounis
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Zurich, CH
18 karat yellow gold Neolithic cuff bracelet by Lalaounis. Prehistoric style cuff bracelet handcrafted in 18 karat yellow hammered gold, designed as a textured, bevelled and tapered ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Greece Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold cuff bracelet by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis. Bracelet will fit approx. 6.75" wrist and is 24mm wide. Marked: A21,750, Greece, Maker's mark. Weight - 63.9 grams.
Gold