Ilias Lalaounis Byzantine-Style 18K Gold Brooch...

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Lot number322
Estimate18,000.00 - 25,000.00 USD
CategoryJewelry & Watches
AuctionSep Fine Arts, Antiques & Collectibles
DateSeptember 16, 2026 at 7:23 PM EDT
Auction houseYaShawn Auction House
LocationSomerville, Massachusetts

Set with Sapphires, Rubies and Diamonds. <br><br>4.8*4.8cm Wt:29.3g<br>Inspired by the millennial splendour of the Byzantine Empire, Greek national?treasure jeweller Ilias Lalaounis distils the opulent aesthetic of the Eastern Roman court into this heirloom brooch. At its heart lies a rich, deep cabochon sapphire, encircled by eight matching sapphires arranged in a starburst pattern reminiscent of the sacred nimbus found in Byzantine icon painting. Each gem is cut in the antique cabochon style, preserving the stones' innate saturated colour and silky texture. Clusters of vivid rubies are interspersed like flickering flames from an imperial crown, creating a striking chromatic contrast against the profound blue. The piece revives the Byzantine royal canon: ??gold forms the skeleton, precious stones the soul??. Total weights: rubies 14?ct, sapphires 16?ct, diamonds 3.7?ct. Accompanied by the original vintage brand certificate<br><br><strong>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS, REFUNDS, OR CANCELLATIONS.</strong><br><br> <strong>Condition and Authenticity:</strong><br><br> Any statement in the catalogue, condition report, photographs, video, invoice, or other written or oral communication regarding the origin, date, age, attribution, authorship, authenticity, provenance, material, condition, or estimated selling price of any lot is a statement of opinion only. Such statements do not constitute a representation, warranty, guarantee, or assumption of liability by YaShawn Auction House in relation to the lot.<br><br> All bidders are strongly encouraged to examine the lot, review all available photographs and information, request additional images or condition reports, and conduct their own independent research before bidding. The absence of any reference to damage, restoration, repair, wear, or defects does not imply that the lot is free from such conditions.<br><br><br>

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