Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Gold Serpents Collar cameo George courted Maria anyway

George courted Maria anyway

this necklace - along with a handful of other jewels - was left to her sister Mary

and the stones in foil backed settings

she was generally regarded to have a hideous face

Each diamond drop is individually articulated

Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Gold Serpents Collar cameo George courted Maria anywayDATE: 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.