Lalaounis 1970 Geometric Open Work Paleolithic Ring in Battered 22Kt Yellow Gold
View Similar Items
Lalaounis 1970 Geometric Open Work Paleolithic Ring in Battered 22Kt Yellow Gold
About the Item
- Creator:
- Ring Size:7.75 US, Resizable
- Metal:
- Weight:8.95 g
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
- Seller Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: R111422MMEM/.21511stDibs: LU2690217736132
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.
- Jean Mahie 1970 Paris Sculptural Abstract Ring in Textured 22Kt Yellow GoldBy Jean MahieLocated in Miami, FLAbstract cocktail ring designed by Jean Mahie. A beautiful piece of wearable art, created in Paris France by the artist and goldsmith Jean Mahie. This vintage sculptural ring...Category
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
MaterialsGold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Wendy Walker 1995 Hammered Ring in Platinum and 22kt Gold with 1.45cts EmeraldLocated in Miami, FLHammered ring designed by Wendy Walker. Beautiful ring created in Los Angeles California by the American jewelry designer Wendy Walker back in the 1995. ...Category
1990s American Byzantine Band Rings
MaterialsEmerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
- Jean Mahie 1970 Paris Sculptural Collar Necklace In Solid 22Kt Yellow GoldBy Jean MahieLocated in Miami, FLA collar necklace designed by Jean Mahie. A very impressive piece, created in Paris France by the artist and goldsmith Jean Mahie, back in the 1970. This amazing sculptural collar n...Category
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
MaterialsGold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Jean Mahie Paris Rare Vintage Sculptural Ring in Textured 22Kt Yellow GoldBy Jean MahieLocated in Miami, FLCocktail ring designed by Jean Mahie. An incredible piece of wearable art, created in Paris France by the artist and goldsmith Jean Mahie, back in the 1980. This little sculpture has been crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 22 karats with the surface finished with textured and hammered patterns. Has a total weight of 12.95 grams and the actual size is 6.75 sizable. The top view measurements are 32 mm by 19 mm (1.26 x 0.75 Inches). Stamped, with the maker's mark, the hallmark for the assay of the gold and signed, "JM 22Kt.". Jean Mahie, is the result of a wonderfully symbiotic and fruitful partnership between Jacline Mazard and her father-in-law Jean-Marie Mazard. They first began combining their artistic talents in 1969, working from a studio in Mouans-Sartoux in the South of France, and launched their jewellery line the following year. Neither was formally trained and both preferred to work with 22ct gold in order to realise their unique style that embodied primitive form, motifs and techniques. Everything they made was entirely hand crafted with Jacline often drawing inspiration from her memories of growing up near the ancient ruins of Carthage in Tunisia. Their bold, imaginative, exotic pieces in richly hued yellow gold fitted perfectly with the bohemian fashions...Category
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials22k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Jean Mahie 1970 Paris Rare Sculptural Cross Pendant in Solid 22Kt Yellow GoldBy Jean MahieLocated in Miami, FLSculptural crucifix designed by Jean Mahie. A beautiful piece of wearable art, created in Paris France by the artist, sculptor and goldsmith Jean Mahie, back in the late 1970's. This rare vintage sculptural cross pendant was carefully crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 22 karats with all the surfaces finished with textured, chiseled and hammered patterns. It is a very interesting piece created from two elements of abstract forms, which are attached together with four ribbets. This solid gold pendant is an impressive and lends a big, bold, gold look on your chain. Weight: Has a total weight of 57.95 grams (37.15 Dwt). Measurements: 64 mm by 90 mm (2.52 x 3.60 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, the eagle's head for the assay and warranty of the 22kt gold, the maker's maitre mark JM associated to Jean Mahie in a lozange cartouche, the serial numbers and Signed in full on the bottom, "JEAN MAHIE 22KT JM 5649NM". Jean Mahie, is the result of a wonderfully symbiotic and fruitful partnership between Jacline Mazard and her father-in-law Jean-Marie Mazard. They first began combining their artistic talents in 1969, working from a studio in Mouans-Sartoux in the South of France, and launched their jewellery line the following year. Neither was formally trained and both preferred to work with 22ct gold in order to realise their unique style that embodied primitive form, motifs and techniques. Everything they made was entirely hand crafted with Jacline often drawing inspiration from her memories of growing up near the ancient ruins of Carthage in Tunisia. Their bold, imaginative, exotic pieces in richly hued yellow gold fitted perfectly with the bohemian fashions...Category
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsGold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Jean Mahie Paris Rare Sculptural Cocktail Ring In 22Kt Yellow Gold With PeridotBy Jean MahieLocated in Miami, FLSculptural cocktail ring designed by Jean Mahie. A very rare piece of wearable art, created in Paris France by the artist, sculptor and goldsmith Jean Mahie, back in the late 1970's...Category
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
MaterialsPeridot, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
- 22kt Gold Heritage Detailed Ring BandBy KasturjewelsLocated in London, W1U 2JGA very old technique of making jewellery blending the techniques of partash & kundan (the use of polki – uncut diamonds). The ring is 8.620 grams of 22kt gold, 0.60 carat of high po...Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Anglo-Indian Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold
- Vintage 22kt gold band ring, wedding bandLocated in NEWARK, GBYou can't go wrong with the rich, warm, buttery gold of this vintage 22ct gold band ring. Band rings are elegant and stylish and never go out of style, whether you are opting for a ...Category
Mid-20th Century British Retro Band Rings
MaterialsGold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Bvlgari 22kt. yellow gold geometric band ring set with an oval-cut amethystBy BvlgariLocated in Braintree, GBBvlgari 22kt. yellow gold geometric band ring set with an oval-cut amethyst. Hallmarked with BVLGARI NY, 22 kt. gold. Made in the US, New York Fully hallmar...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
MaterialsAmethyst, Yellow Gold
- 1.05ctw Diamond Ring In 22kt Yellow GoldLocated in Bloomington, MN1.05ctw Diamond Ring In 22kt Yellow Gold This stunning Ring, meticulously crafted in 22kt Yellow Gold, showcases 1.05ctw Diamonds with I1 clarity and H-I color. A true masterpiece, ...Category
Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
MaterialsDiamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Natural Australian Opal and 22kt Yellow Gold RingLocated in Denver, COAn oval-shaped natural Australian opal measuring 9mm x 7mm is the centerpiece of this beautiful band crafted from 22kt yellow gold and embellished wi...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
MaterialsOpal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Byzantine Granulation Ring with Cabochon Turquoise & Diamonds 22kt Yellow GoldBy Nicofilimon the Jewelry DesignerLocated in Athens, GRByzantine Granulation ring handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a Cabochon Turquoise center and two brilliant cut diamonds. The double base of th...Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
Hunt for Thrilling Artist-Signed Pieces and Estate Gems at Treasure Fine Jewelry
A former architect, owner Edoardo Grande seeks out pieces with unparalleled workmanship and sculptural appeal.
This 1950s Cartier Toi et Moi Ring Is a Summer Stunner
Made with Sardinian coral, this gem packs so much presence — and is perfect for poolside soirees.