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Ilias Lalaounis vintage costume jewelry

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Ilias Lalaounis vintage costume jewelry

Abstract design sterling silver brooch pendant. 1970s. Ilias Lalaounis vintage costume jewelry

Ilias Lalaounis vintage costume jewelry

Iconic Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis (4 October 1920 – 30 December 2013) belonged to the fourth generation of jewelers. He knew who he would be from childhood, and got his first experience in the jewelry company of his uncle Xenophon Zolotas (1904 – 2004). His uncle went into politics, and by the way, he was even the prime minister of Greece later.
In 1940, Ilias took over the family business and made it successful. Already in the 1950s, he developed his own corporate identity, inspired by the art of world civilizations, nature and technology. Also, he revived the use of 22K yellow gold and ancient techniques, such as granulation and filigree. In the 1960s, he founded his own company, Greek Gold – Ilias Lalaounis S.A.. The company created many beautiful collections that earned him the status of a designer. Among celebrities who have admired his museum worth jewelry, were Jackie O, Elizabeth Taylor, Barbra Streisand and Charlize Theron.
The markings include “750” for 18k gold, “A21” and “Greece” along with the Lalaounis trademark.
After the death of the designer, his daughters continued the business.

18k Yellow Gold Braided Bracelet

18k Yellow Gold Braided Bracelet

1982 ad

1982 ad

Signature

Maker’s mark

Ilias Lalaounis vintage costume jewelry

Ancient tribal people design sterling silver earrings

Ancient tribal people design sterling silver earrings

Commemorative cross pendant. 925 sterling silver. 1982

Commemorative cross pendant. 925 sterling silver. 1982

Cross pendant. 22 K gold

Cross pendant. 22 K gold

Fish brooch. 18 K yellow gold

Fish brooch. 18 K yellow gold

Heart sterling silver pendant

Heart sterling silver pendant

Horse design pendant. 18 K gold, lapis lazuli

Horse design pendant. 18 K gold, lapis lazuli

Made in 1960s 18K yellow gold collar style necklace from the Minoan and Mycenaean collection

Made in 1960s 18K yellow gold collar style necklace from the Minoan and Mycenaean collection

Serpent heart 18 K yellow gold brooch

Serpent heart 18 K yellow gold brooch

Maker's mark

Maker’s mark

Ram Zodiac sign ring. 18k Yellow Gold, rhinestones

Ram Zodiac sign ring. 18k Yellow Gold, rhinestones

Ruby and diamonds 18 K gold flower clip on earrings

Ruby and diamonds 18 K gold flower clip on earrings

Snake collar necklace. 22 K yellow gold. 1970s

Snake collar necklace. 22 K yellow gold. 1970s

Spiral swirl 18 K gold earrings

Spiral swirl 18 K gold earrings

Sterling silver spiral pendant

Sterling silver spiral pendant

Stylish Ripples cocktail ring. 18 K yellow gold

Stylish Ripples cocktail ring. 18 K yellow gold

Sunrise 18K yellow Gold Earrings

Sunrise 18K yellow Gold Earrings

Swirl design 18 K gold earrings. 1970s

Swirl design 18 K gold earrings. 1970s

Textured yellow gold clip on earrings

Textured yellow gold clip on earrings

Three olive leaves gold earrings

Three olive leaves gold earrings

Twisted snakes 18 K gold ring

Twisted snakes 18 K gold ring

Gold Lariat Necklace, 18 kt., signed Ilias Lalaounis

Gold Lariat Necklace, 18 K gold

Griffin Clip-Brooch, 18 kt., one single-cut diamond

Griffin Clip-Brooch, 18 K gold, diamond

Swan Bangle Bracelet, 18 K gold

Swan Bangle Bracelet, 18 K gold

Daisy ear clips. 18 K yellow gold, ruby, keshi pearls

Daisy ear clips. 18 K yellow gold, ruby, keshi pearls

Signature

Maker’s mark