Ilias Lalaounis 18K & 0.80ctw Emerald, Ruby, & Blue Sapphire Grecian Shield Brooch W/6mm Baroque Pearls W/$12,500 Appraisal- This gorgeous, handmade piece was made in Greece by famed designer Ilias Lalaounis. This jewelry designer is so well loved and historic that they have their own museum. The Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum is a museum in Athens, Greece, created by the renowned Greek jewelry designer Ilias Lalaounis. Ilias Lalaounis' passion was to create modern jewelry with ancient charm, and that is exactly what this stunning, museum quality piece displays. This is truly a remarkable example of their work, and this truly is a museum quality piece. The brooch is of circular Grecian shield form, and is embellished with 0.25ctw genuine rubies, 0.25ctw genuine emeralds, and 0.30ctw genuine blue sapphires. The perimeter of the brooch is decorated with 6mm post-set baroque pearls, which have a gorgeous iridescent luster. The brooch has a textured design and shows stunning attention to detail. The piece is signed on the back with the Ilias Lalaounis Greece hallmark, along with the gold purity "750". The piece is in beautiful condition, and looks as though it has hardly been worn. This piece will come with an appraisal for $12,500 for insurance purposes. Measures 1.75" in diameter. (WEIGHT: 15.5 grams)