Lalaounis 18 Carat Yellow Gold Geometric Link Labyrinth Pendant Necklace
View Similar Items
Lalaounis 18 Carat Yellow Gold Geometric Link Labyrinth Pendant Necklace
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Weight:56.8 g
- Dimensions:Width: 1.19 in (30 mm)Length: 1.78 in (45 mm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1990s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: Lalaounis 18 Carat Yellow Gold Geometric Link Labyrinth Pendant 1stDibs: LU90919723242
Ilias Lalaounis
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.
- 18 Karat Gold 12.45 Carat Diamond Chandelier Drop Pendant with Link NecklaceBy Gems ParadiseLocated in Jaipur, IN18 Karat Rose Gold 12.45 Carat Diamond Chandelier Drop Pendant with Link Chain Necklace This extraordinary diamond drop chandelier style long pendant is sensational. The articulate chandelier...Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
- 4.00 Carat Diamond White Gold Tear Drop Link Pendant NecklaceLocated in Stamford, CTOpen diamond tear drop link necklace and pendant. Set with 414 round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k white gold. 16 Inches long 414 round brilliant cut diamonds, H-K I approx. 4.00cts...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
- 18 K Yellow Gold Link NecklaceBy Tannler of SwitzerlandLocated in Zurich, ZollstrasseA beautiful 18 K yellow Gold necklace. This timeless estate necklace lays beautifully on the neck and measures 46 cm in length including the...Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Link Necklaces
Materials18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Solid 18k Yellow Gold Polished & Brushed Finish Geometric Link NecklaceLocated in Montclair, NJHere we have a unique chain necklace that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold. The necklace features simple and elegant geometric links giving this piece its unique look. The link...Category
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Materials18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Luxle 0.5cttw. Diamond Link Chain Necklace in 18k Yellow GoldLocated in New York, NYDrape your neckline in a modern silhouette with this Luxle pendant necklace bedecked with shimmering baguettes and pave diamonds in link patterns stationed in an 18K yellow gold 15" ...Category
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- .35 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Link Chain Pendant NecklaceLocated in Stamford, CTPink sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified pink round center stone set in 14k white gold with 2 round brilliant cut side diamonds. Wire bar link chain 15.5 inches. 1...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsSapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold