Object Description
A stylish gold bead necklace by Lalaounis, c.1960s, the necklace from the Minoan and Mycenaean collection, designed as a row of alternating fluted or textured barrel shape beads with ribbed bouton shape beads all in 18ct yellow gold and with a similar drop terminating in a large spherical bead of finely hammered texture, to a concealed tongue and box clasp. This is a bold and beautiful necklace, the variety of shapes and complimentary textures of the different beads creates visual interest and the satin finish is wonderfully tactile.
Maker
Ilias Lalaounis
Period
Circa 1960s
Origin
Greece
Setting
18ct gold signed Lalaounis and with maker’s and assay marks
Weight
96 grams
Dimensions
16.5″/ 42cm long
Pendant drop 3″/ 7.6cm
Condition
Very fine
Literature & Exhibitions
Please see ‘Metamorphoses’ by Ilias Lalaounis p52 for an image of this necklace and information on the inspiration for the Minoan and Mycenaean collection.