Ilias Lalaounis 0.40ctw VS1-VS2/F-G Diamond, Rock Crystal & Solid 18K Yellow Gold 17" Necklace - This lovely necklace was made by famed Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis, and was finely crafted of solid 18k yellow gold. Ilias Lalaounis was a 4th generation jeweler who began his career in the 1930s as an apprentice at his uncle's firm, Zolotas. 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. The necklace is comprised of a 4mm thick rope chain which holds a 1.75" x 1.25" heart-shaped pendant. The pendant has an 18k yellow gold frame which holds a lovely matte rock crystal and an 18k yellow gold embellishment punctuated with approximately 0.40ctw VS1-VS2/F-G brilliant round cut fiery white diamonds. The pendant is stamped with the Lalaounis picto hallmark along with "Greece", "A8" and the gold purity "750". Condition: The necklace is in excellent condition with light signs of wear. (WEIGHT: 36.1 grams) PLEASE NOTE, PRE-AUCTION SALES: GWS reserves the right to sell any Lot(s) through a negotiated transaction at any time prior to the conclusion of the auction. If a Lot is sold through a negotiated transaction, it will be withdrawn from the auction. All pre-auction purchases will receive free, overnight, insured shipping. Please email gwsauctions@gmail.com to submit a pre-auction offer.