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Ilias Lalaounis. A pair of gold and sodalite earrings.

£ 2000

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ilias lalaounis. a pair of gold and sodalite earrings.

Ilias Lalaounis. A pair of gold and sodalite earrings.

£ 2000

18k gold and sodalite
Hallmarks: 750, A21 (Greece-Lalaounis)
H. 3 cm (1 ¹/₈ inches) ; 17,9 gr
1980-1990s

Formed by two beautiful almond-shaped cabochon sodalite and open-worked gold applique. With clip fittings.
The appearance of sodalite can resemble a starry sky: this is one of the reasons why the stone has always been used as a talisman in many cultures. Always associated with a magical and spiritual dimension. 


Ilias Lalaounis (Athens 1920 −  2013) was a pioneer of Greek jewelry and an internationally renowned goldsmith. He is especially known for his collections inspired by Greek history.
In 1990 he became the only jeweler ever to be inducted into the Académie des Beaux-Arts.
Lalaounis started his career working for the jewelry business of his uncle, Xenophon Zolotas. In 1940 he took over the family firm and managed and designed all jewelry for until 1968. Founder of the Greek Jewelers' Association, he exhibited his first collection inspired by Ancient Greek and Egean art, 'the Archaeological Collection', at the Thessaloniki International Fair in 1957. 

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Each piece of jewellery is delivered with an authentification certificate signed by Bianca Massard and Gabriele Vangelli de Cresci experts, including additional documentation if existing and exhaustive description of the piece.
Pictures are part of the description and show state of conservation of the item. For additional pictures please contact us. (see contact section)

Shipping and pick-up at the store options can be chosen during check out.

Our exclusive delivery partner is ThePackengers.
ThePackengers, specialized in the packaging and transport of works of art and collectibles, already collaborates with the largest auction houses as Drouot, but also with galleries, fairs, antique dealers, decorators and e-marketplaces.
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