Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Gold Serpents Collar essex crystal set with two vibrant emeralds

set with two vibrant emeralds and four cushion cut diamonds

dating to the turn of the 20th Century

The piece is modelled in 18 karat gold

The front features two diamond-set hearts within a sea of turquoise enamel and a diamond border

Bail marked 72 zolotniks (approx

Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Gold Serpents Collar essex crystal set with two vibrant emeraldsDATE: Modern, c. 1980 A beautiful vintage torque collar by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis. The piece has been crafted as stylized snakes, the heads overlapping, and finished with a hand hammered texture. It's modelled in 22 karat gold, with clear goldmarks and maker's marks. It dates from the late 20th Century, circa 1980s. A bold and substantial statement piece; timeless design and of the highest quality. MEASUREMENTS Inner dimensions: 12. 0 x 12.