18 karat yellow gold
Athens, Greece, around 1960
Ilias LALAOUNIS (1920-2013) – Greek jeweler artist and academician
Verso on the edge of the case lock engraved ‘Ilias Lalaounis’
Case lock hallmarked ‘A 21, 750, Greece with guarantee mark’
Length: 19 cm
Weight: ca. 44 grams
Very good condition
Knitted Bracelet with Herakles knot in polished yellow gold

The perfectly shaped knitted bracelet is made of 18 carat gold and was created around 1960 by the Greek jewelry icon Ilias Lalaounis. ‘Ilias LALAOUNIS’ influenced the Greek jewelry manufacture by the revival of ancient techniques and formal languages ??and achieved international fame through his innovative creations. The bracelet is modeled as a golden knitting rope, the center shows a Herakles knot. The supple design makes every Marine fan's heart beat faster. It is a wonderful example of the early work of Ilias Lalaounis, which was influenced through the study of ancient art history. Traditions and techniques of the Mycenaean and Minoan art flowed into his goldsmith's work.

The edge of the case lock verso is engraved with ‘Ilias Lalaounis’ while on the case lock a rectangular cartouche with ‘A 21 750, Greece with guarantee mark’ can be seen. The bracelet in polished gold is in very good condition with hardly any signs of age and wear. The case lock is provided with a safety eight. The length is 19 cm and the weight is 44 grams.

Ilias Lalaounis (1920-2013)

Ilias Lalaounis was born in 1920 in Athens, in the fourth generation of a family of goldsmiths and watchmakers from Delphi. After studiying economics and law at the Univerity of Athens he decided to join his uncle’s jewelry firm where, apprenticed as a goldsmith, he learned the skills that were to determine his future as a master craftsman. In 1941 he took over the family firm. Through the study of ancient art history, Lalaounis was influenced by the traditions and techniques of the Mycenaean and Minoan art, which flowed in his goldsmith's work. He was the first goldsmith who was honored by the Institut de France, Academie des Beaux Arts et des Lettres for his inspiring contribution to the creative jewelry scene.

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