The name Lalaounis is synonymous with luxurious gold jewelry, inspired by the art of ancient civilizations. Ilias Lalaounis is a famous fourth generation jeweler from Athens, Greece known for his expertise in gold-work. In his hand-crafted pieces, Lalaounis jewelry uses a variety of ancient metalworking techniques such as granulation and hammering to create stunning sculptural pieces inspired by a number of influences such as the Mediterranean, Classical Greek art and motifs, and the designs from Byzantine Empire.