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Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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.

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Creator: Ilias Lalaounis
Monumental Scale Lalaounis 18k Gold Double Rams Head Necklace 38 Inches Long
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 18k yellow gold Lalaounis double rams head lariat necklace is a truly magnificent example of the esteemed Greek designers offerings. From clasp to tip, the necklace is comprise...
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Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Lalaounis of Greece Ram's Head Gold Ruby Pendant Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Iconic ram's head necklace by Ilias Lalaunis of Greece, with ruby eyes. The necklace is 18k yellow gold, measuring 27" long, center pendant measures 2.25" x 2.5". Hallmarked with Lal...
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20th Century Greek Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold

Torque by Ilias Lalaounis
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Paris, IDF
Antique torque spirit, amati gold, ended by 2 balls in black onyx, signed, circa 1970-1980. Ilias Lalaounis (1920-2013) embodies the modern renaissance of antique gold. ABOUT the CREATOR Ilias Lalaounis was born in 1920 in Athens; He comes from a family of goldsmiths and watchmakers from Delphi. To this day, he remains the only jeweler to have been inducted under the dome of the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Paris. These creations give a predominant place to gold which he treats in a shimmering patina evocative of the 24 carat jewelry...
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1970s Greek Classical Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Onyx, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare Vintage necklace by Illias Lalaounis. Masterfully crafted in the finest 18K yellow gold, this piece embodies the timeless artistry of Greek jewelry making. The necklace’s weig...
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1980s Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Gold Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Paris, IDF
Gold Necklace Ilion Collection by Ilias Lalaounis at Second Petale Gallery. Idol pendant removable and chain at Second Petale Gallery. After an archaeo...
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1980s Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ilias Lalalounis Infinity Knot Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Troy, MI
Ilias Lalaounis is much collected today and his vintage pieces are very difficult to encounter. Made well, Lalaounis is known for his unusual designs often inspired by ancient Greece designs. Ilias Lalaounis (1920-2013) jeweller, artist, and academician became world renowned for creating luxurious gold jewelry steeped in history. He was the Founder of the Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry...
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20th Century Greek Contemporary Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Lalaounis Gold Collar Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Lalaounis Circa 1960s 17 3/4 inch long
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1960s Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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18k Gold

Estate Lalaounis Choker Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful estate Lalaounis choker necklace handmade in 18k yellow gold.
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21st Century and Contemporary Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Greece Choker Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold With 16.67 Cts Diamonds Rubies
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled choker-necklace designed by Lalaounis. An impressive bold piece, made in Greece by Ilias Lalaounis at the end of the 1970's. This choker necklace, was meticulously crafted w...
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1970s Greek Modernist Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in PARIS, FR
ILIAS LALAOUNIS 22Kt yellow gold hand hammered necklace modeled as two stylized snakes with their head overlapping, stamped "A.21, K22", with ma...
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Late 20th Century Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

Ilias Lalaounis Vintage 22K Yellow Gold Link Collar Choker Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning vintage Lalaounis Greek 22K Gold collar necklace  Was crafted in 22K yellow gold. Featuring a textured style with three large links. The ne...
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1960s Greek Retro Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

LALAOUNIS 22 Carat Gold Torque Of Graduated Rounded Rib Design. Circa 1970's
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
A high carat gold torque of graduated rounded rib design inspired from the Mycenaean period. 20-22 carat gold choker necklace. 34 cm internal circumference. Weight: 102.2grams. Circa...
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1970s Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Gold Bead Necklace Rrom the 'Minoan and Mycenaean' Collection
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
A stylish gold bead necklace by Lalaounis, c.1960s, the necklace from the Minoan and Mycenaean collection, designed as a row of alternating fluted or textured barrel shape beads with...
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Mid-20th Century Greek Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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18k Gold

Lalaounis 1970 Choker Rigid Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Box
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
Choker necklace designed by Lalaounis. Sleek and elegant choker necklace created in Greece by the goldsmith designer Ilias Lalaounis, back in the 1970's. It was crafted in solid .92...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Ilias Lalaounis Carved Bead Ball Yellow Gold Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Carved Bead Ball Necklace by Ilias Lalaounis Greece. Details: Length 16" Weight: 102.4 grams Each Bead: 6.5mm Total Width: 17.5mm Hallmark...
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20th Century Greek Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Double Rams Head Gem Set 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and wonderfully handcrafted by the iconic Greek jeweler Ilias Lalaounis this chic and most wearable necklace features 2 rams heads wit...
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1970s Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 18k Hammered Gold Labyrinth Collar Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant "Labyrinth" collar necklace by Ilias Lalaounis in bright 18k hammered yellow gold. The striking necklace of simple collar design, terminating is a squared-off swirl labyrinth of Greek key fret...
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1990s Greek Hellenistic Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Maltese Multigem Cross Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in San Antonio, TX
1970's Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Maltese Cross by Lalaounis. Marked Greece, 750, A21, Ilias Lalaounis.
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1970s Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Etruscan Necklace with Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds 18 Karat
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ilias Lalaounis Etruscan Necklace with Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This unique piece by Greek Master Jeweler Ilias Lalao...
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Late 20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand: ilias lalaounis Name:Gold Necklace Material:750 K18 YG yellow gold Weight:40.9g(Approx) neck around:44cm / 17.32in(Approx) Width(inch):8.62mm-17mm / 0.33in-0.66in(Approx) Come...
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1990s Greek Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 18 Karat Gold Sodalite Choker Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Ilias Lalaounis 18 Karat Gold Sodalite Collar/Choker Necklace. This unique 8mm wide hinged choker features a single 10mm sodalite blue bead set in one of...
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Late 20th Century Greek Contemporary Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Helen of Troy 18K Yellow Gold Necklace with Attachments
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage 18K yellow gold necklace by Ilias Lalaounis, Helen of Troy Collection. The necklace has a curved center bar that has a fringe of chain pieces. The fringe is 56 str...
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Late 20th Century Greek Hellenistic Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 18K White Gold Diamond and Aquamarine Pendant
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K white gold pendant by Ilias Lalaounis. The center is set with a 16.22 carat oval cabochon cut milky aquamarine. The stone has a blue hue, medium tone a...
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20th Century Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lalaounis Ruby Cabochon and Rock Crystal 18k Gold Necklace & Earclips
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Lalaounis necklace featuring four frosted rock crystal plaques within decorative gold frames, centering ruby cabochons, highlighted with round diamonds, together with a pair of match...
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1970s Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold

Lalaounis Iconic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fish 1960s Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Ilias Lalaounis the renown Greek designer and jeweler started his career just at the beginning of the 2nd World War. Inspired by Greek history and antiqu...
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1960s Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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18k Gold

Important Lalaounis Greece Chimera Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold lariat necklace by Ilias Lalaounis, featuring two Chimera heads, decorated with rubies, sapphires and diamonds. Necklac...
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20th Century Greek Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Hercules Infinity Knot Chocker Signed Ilias Lalaounis 22 Karat Yellow Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
The 22 karat chocker necklace signed by the famous greek jewelry designer Ilias Lalaounis is reminiscent of the Ancient Greek style jewelry. Made in Gree...
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1970s Greek Modern Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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18k Gold, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Sapphires and Rubies Lion Heads Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Paris, FR
Lalaounis 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Sapphires and Rubies Lion Heads Necklace Tubular semi-rigid Necklace holding a Lion's Head chiseled at each End with Ruby ​​Eyes, the Front of the Nec...
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1990s Greek Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Lalaounis Greece Gold Sodalite Pendant Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
22k yellow gold necklace by Ilias Lalaounis, with cross pendant, set with sodalite stones. Necklace is 26" long, pendant - 45mm x 45mm. Marked...
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20th Century Greek Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Gold

Lalaounis Diamond Greek Key Pendant Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k gold and diamond pendant necklace in a Greek Key design. SIGNED GREECE 750 ILIAS LALAOUNIS. Pendant detachable.
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1970s Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Llias Lalounis 22 Karat Gold and Sodalite Pendant-Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful piece features rectangular sodalite links within granulated frames spaced by concave florets, the suspending pendant takes the form of a four square-shaped off-set sod...
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1970s Greek Arts and Crafts Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Other, 22k Gold

Vintage Designer Lalaounis Gold Beaded Necklace, 22k, c. 1980
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
LALAoUNIS is an iconic Greek family jewelry brand, world-renowned for creating exquisite gold jewelry steeped in history. Most known for creating iconic jewelry designs combining anc...
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1980s Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Gold, 22k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Heart Pendant ZN123456
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
Not to miss is this exquisite creation by world-renowned Greek goldsmith, Ilias Lalaounis. This heart-shaped pendant features a matte rock crystal quartz framed in 18K yellow gold. At the heart's center is a decorative pattern punctuated by sapphires. The pendant is stamped with 'Greece,' the gold purity '750,' 'A21, and the Lalalounis pictomark signature.Offered in estate condition, this Ilias Lalaounis 18K...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Crystal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 18k Gold Abstract Pendulum Pendant
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique 18k gold pendant by Ilias Lalaounis. The piece is crafted as a pendulum with a dangling, drop-shaped circle part. This Lalaounis pendant can be referred to as one of the ancient pendulums that were worn for protective and luck-providing purposes,. The gold is slightly textured in the signature Lalaounis' manner which makes the pendant look soft and provides a nice tactile surface. This Lalaounis pendant can be worn by both men and women; it has a timeless feel and chic, minimalist appearance. About sculptural design in jewelry making Sculptural design transformed the aesthetics of vintage jewelry. During the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras, there was a profound shift in artistic taste that greatly impacted jewelry making. Fluid lines, organic forms, and geometric precision became integral to the creation of vintage jewelry. Artists and jewelers drew inspiration from nature, architecture, and the visual arts movements, infusing their pieces with a sense of eloquence. In vintage jewelry making...
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1990s Greek Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Cabochon Lapis Textured Bib Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This distinguished necklace, a creation by the renowned artisan Ilias Lalaounis, is a true work of art. Crafted from sumptuous 18 karat yellow gold, the necklace features a crescent-...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Lalaounis Hammered Gold Bubble Beads Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Finley crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Lalaounis Circa 1970s 17 1/4 inches long
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1970s Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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18k Gold

LALAOUNIS Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold necklace, Lalaounis, Greece. Designed as a length of lightly hammered chevron shaped links. Length approximately 16 inches. Gross weight approximately 58.0...
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1990s Greek Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Gold Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. This boldly stylish gold necklace by Lalaounis revives classic Mycenaean motifs for a look that is as chic...
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1970s Greek Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Yellow Gold Necklace and Bracelet Matching Set
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Necklace and Bracelet Matching set by Ilias Lalaounis This state-of-the-art, unique design is handmade by Ilias Lalaounis in Greece. Necklace is 16 inches in length...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Ilias Lalaounis Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis necklaces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Ilias Lalaounis necklaces available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Ilias Lalaounis jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Ilias Lalaounis ruby necklaces, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 40 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider necklaces by Alexia Gryllaki, Yianni Creations, and Zolotas. Prices for Ilias Lalaounis necklaces can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,278 and tops out at $60,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $17,322.

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