Vintage 18k Gold Ring by Lalaounis

$6,150.00

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Vintage 18k Gold Ring by Lalaounis

$6,150.00

Description

DATE: Vintage, c.1970

Ilias Lalaounis was born in Athens in 1920, the third generation of a family of goldsmiths and watchmakers from Delphi. After studying economics and law at the University of Athens, he decided to join his uncle’s jewellery firm in 1941, where he apprenticed as a goldsmith, and eventually took over his family firm, and he began studying the art of his ancestors. In the 1970's, his work was very popular, and was known for his fascination with science - especially the intricacies of the human body as seen under a microscope.

As you can see, this ring can be seen to represent sperm cells... I guess you could (kind of) call this erotica, I mean, whatever floats your boat. Three "heads" meet at the centre of the ring, with split shoulders wrapping around your finger. It does look a bit like a snake too! Its modelled in 18 karat gold throughout, is singed "Lalaounis" to the inner band and dates to the 1970's.

MEASUREMENTS

Head: 2.3 x 1.1cm

Rise off finger: 6.6mm

Width of band: 2.6mm

WEIGHT

7.2g

MARKS

Stamped Lalaounis and 750 for 18k gold

CONDITION

Excellent