ILIAS LALAOUNIS. Torque bracelet in yellow gold 750 thousandths, presenting two lion heads facing each other, set with six blue sapphires and two round-cut pink sapphires, the eyes set with round-cut rubies (some stones chipped, one stone changed). Signed. Wrist size: approx. 16.5 cm - Width: 1.1 cm Gross weight: 37.5 g Notes Ilias Lalaounis, born in Athens in 1920, came from a family of goldsmiths and took over the family business during the Second World War. A history buff, he drew inspiration from ancient Greek art to create jewelry, reinterpreting ancient techniques such as granulation and filigree. In the 1950s, he launched his "archaeological" collection, blending ancient heritage and modernity, then founded his own Maison in the 1960s. Gold is his main material, and he draws his inspiration from many cultures, from prehistory to Byzantine and Asian art.