#12767 • Ilias Lalaounis 18k Pendant W/3.05ctw Gemstones

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Est. $13,500-$15,000 Ilias Lalaounis Custom Made Solid 18k Yellow Gold Byzantine Greek Cross Pendant W/1.25ctw Flawless Blue Sapphires, 1.20ctw Ruby Cabochons & 0.65ctw Genuine Emeralds on 24" Chain *One of a Kind* - This piece is a one of a kind, custom made piece by ILIAS LALAOUNIS. This designer is one of the most sought after jewelers by the world elites. The pendant features a high relief ornamentation on the front that is a sign of the highest quality Greek jewelry in the world. The pendant is one of a kind, as the designer made it exclusively for our client, making this a true investment quality piece. This jewelry designer is so well loved and historic that they have their own museum. The Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum is a museum in Athens, Greece, created by the renowned Greek jewelry designer Ilias Lalaounis. Ilias Lalaounis' passion was to create modern jewelry with ancient charm, and that is exactly what this stunning, museum quality piece displays. This is truly a remarkable example of their work, and this truly is a museum quality piece. The Piece has (4) approximate 0.25ct each near flawless, oval ruby cabochons that are channel-set into the pendant, (12) 0.05ct each, princess-cut emeralds that are puzzle-set into the piece and is finished with (2) stunning Ceylon Blue Sapphires (one is a 0.50ct Cabochon in the center & one is a faceted 0.75ct pear-cut). This is truly an amazing estate find. This use of gemstones is one of Ilias Lalaounis' trademarks. Marked with maker's hallmark, "750, C10". The pendant rests on a solid 14K yellow gold 24" chain. (Weight of the pendant: 13.4 Grams & Measures: 2.25"L x 1.50"W) Weight of Chain: 2 Grams & Measures: 24"L. SIMILAR PIECES MADE BY THIS DESIGNER SELL AT AUCTIONS LIKE SOTHEBY'S AND CHRISTIE'S FOR $15,000-$20,000 (WHEN YOU CAN ACTUALLY FIND THEM, AS THEY ARE QUITE RARE)