*Lalaounis 1970 Chimeras Lions Heads crossover Ring in 18 kt gold with Sapphires & Rubies

Chimeras Ring designed by Ilias Lalaounis.

Beautiful and iconic crossover piece, designed in Greece by the famous jewelry house of Lalaounis. This double Chimeras-Lions heads ring has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. Was made with Revival patterns of highly textured surfaces and twisted wires resembling the motifs of the ancients Etruscans and the Greeks.

Embellished, with bezels mounted with natural earth mined gemstones, 6 round blue Sapphires (0.18 carats) and 4 round red Rubies (0.04 carats).

Has a total weight of 11.95 Grams and the actual size is 7.75/8.25, can be easily sized. The top view measures are 16.5 mm by 26 mm (0.65 x 1.02 Inches).

Stamped with the maker's mark, the gold assay hallmark and signed, "A21 .750".

Literature: Ilias Lalaounis, Metamorphoses, book, in the Classical and Hellenistic Greece chapter, Pp-99-115 for very similar examples.

It is in perfect condition.

INVENTORY REF: R0000CAEF/.2872