A hinged bangle designed with stylised lion head terminals Round brilliant-cut diamonds
Circular-cut rubies and sapphires
18K yellow gold
Maker's mark for Ilias Lalaounis
Inner circumference approximately 15.7 cm
With a signed case
Catalogue Essay
Greek jewellery designer IIias Lalaounis (1920 – 2013)is known for his intricate handmade gold jewellery. His instantly recognisable creations – worn by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Jackie Kennedy Onassis - were inspired by ancient Greek history and he frequently incorporated the artisanal technique of hammering metal by hand to achieve the desired shape and effect.