-Lalaounis 1970 Double Chimeras Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.96 Ctw In Rubies
A ring designed by Ilias Lalaounis.
Gorgeous Hellenistic revival ring, created in Greece by the jewelry house of Ilias Lalaounis, back in the 1970. This rare vintage ring is part of the collection named, The Classical and Hellenistic Greece and has been carefully crafted in the ancient artistic style, in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats. The entire surfaces are treated with hammered, textured, chiseled and polished finishes. Mounted with a nice selection of natural earth mined Rubies.
Rubies: Mounted in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 round cabochon cut (6 x 6 x 5 mm) of a natural red ruby of 1.94 carats.
Rubies: The eyes of the chimeras are inlaid set, with 4 round faceted cut of natural red rubies, .04 carats.
Weight: 8.75 Grams, (5.61 Dwt).
Size: 5.5 and can be sized.
Measurements: 23 mm by 8 mm (0.91 x 0.32 Inches) and raise 10 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's monogram mark of Lalaounis, the workshop mark LL for Lalaounis Limited Company, the Greek gold assay mark for 18 karats and signed in full "LALAOUNIS LL .750 GREECE". In addition is stamped with British import marks for the city of London, with the year code R for the importation date of 1991.
Ilias Lalaounis
He 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 administration of the firm, which he managed and designed all jewelry for until 1968. He founded the Greek Jewelers' Association and exhibited his first collection, the Archaeological Collection, at the Thessaloniki International Fair in 1957. It was inspired by Classical, Hellenistic and Minoan Mycenaean art. In 1969 he started his own firm, Greek Gold - Ilias Lalaounis S.A. In 1994, he founded the Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, located under the Acropolis, in the center of Athens. The permanent exhibition displays jewelry and micro-sculptures from forty-five collections, designed by Lalaounis in the period 1940–1992. Some special commissions are also kept on permanent display, such as the Olympic torch, designed by Ilias Lalaounis, used to start the Olympic torch rally before every Olympic Games.
Literature: Ilias Lalaounis, Metamorphoses, book, in the Classical and Hellenistic Greece chapter, Pp-97-115 for similar pieces illustrated.
Note: Jewelry pieces from this period are great and rare collector's item.
Collateral: They are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there are no damage to the gold. The rubies are This ring has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R071123MAEN/.2103
