Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Ram Heads Bypass Bracelet

A hinged, bypass-style bracelet, modeled in 18k yellow gold by the iconic Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis. This vintage bracelet features a pair of beautifully-sculpted rams' heads that act as finials for its sleek, fully-round shank. Our rams have curling horns and ruby eyes— each wears a peaceful expression. Their necks are decorated with Hellenic-style scalloped collars, wirework and granulation. The bracelet shank is reeded, and its hinge is embellished with braided wire and further granulation. This bracelet is meticulously made and beautifully detailed! It is weighty, but very wearable. Marked 750, for purity, and with a small Lalaounis maker's mark.

Materials

18k Gold
Ruby

Age

c. 1970

Dimensions

Ram heads measure approx 21.1 x 25 mm; bracelet face (width, inclusive of both heads) measures approx 1 1/8"; bracelet 'shank' measures approx 5.4 mm; bracelet's interior measures 7" (this is the ideal size for an average woman's wrist). weight is 44.4 grams.