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Lalaounis Yellow Gold Fan Earrings

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$18,000
Item No. 32-1024

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Crafted in rich 22K yellow gold, these sculptural fan earrings embody the bold elegance of the celebrated Greek jeweler Ilias Lalaounis. The design showcases a stepped, swirling wing motif with masterful texturing that catches and reflects light with every turn. With their dramatic shape and exceptional craftsmanship, these earrings are wearable art.

A pioneering figure in 20th-century jewelry, Ilias Lalaounis was born in Athens in 1920 and trained in his family's goldsmithing business. Deeply. . .
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Crafted in rich 22K yellow gold, these sculptural fan earrings embody the bold elegance of the celebrated Greek jeweler Ilias Lalaounis. The design showcases a stepped, swirling wing motif with masterful texturing that catches and reflects light with every turn. With their dramatic shape and exceptional craftsmanship, these earrings are wearable art.

A pioneering figure in 20th-century jewelry, Ilias Lalaounis was born in Athens in 1920 and trained in his family's goldsmithing business. Deeply inspired by ancient Greek art and history, he revived age-old techniques such as granulation, filigree and hand hammering to create innovative modern designs. In 1990, he became the only jeweler inducted into the prestigious Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His work remains a testament to the enduring connection between classical heritage and contemporary design.

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