Ilias Lalaounis Solid 18K Yellow Gold Serpent Wrap Ring W/Diamond & Ruby Accents - This lovely ring 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 ring has a two-headed serpent design which wraps around the finger, and is finished with genuine ruby eyes and diamond accents on the top of the heads. The ring is stamped with the Lalaounis picto hallmark along with the gold purity "750". Ring size: 6. Condition: The ring is in excellent condition with light signs of wear. (WEIGHT: 22.7 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 If a Lot is sold through a negotiated transaction, it will be withdrawn from the auction.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.