95 - VOURAKIS: A CORAL BROOCH, CIRCA 1965 Designed as a stylised knot of interlaced textured gold loops set throughout with ten Corallium rubrum coral beads, each secured by a polished gold bead terminal, mounted in 18K gold, signed Vourakis, length 4.5cm

VOURAKIS: A CORAL BROOCH, CIRCA 1965 Designed as a stylised knot of interlaced textured gold loops set throughout with ten Corallium rubrum coral beads, each secured by a polished gold bead terminal, mounted in 18K gold, signed Vourakis, length 4.5cm **Prospective buyers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of items containing materials from endangered species, such as coral. Therefore, buyers should familiarise themselves with relevant customs regulations before bidding if they plan to import this lot into another country. Condition Report: Coral beads: of orangy-red hue, all well matched in colour, no damage observed Pin closes securely Stamped 18K and signed Vourakis (the s is slightly gone) Minor signs of wear, overall in good condition Total gross weight approx. 34.4g Founded in Athens in 1926 by Ioannis Vourakis, the house remains a family business and continues to trade from its original address at 8 Voukourestiou Street. Successive generations have carried the business forward, preserving the personal approach to jewellery that formed part of its founding principles. Close relationships with clients have been central to this tradition, with attention given to individual tastes and the occasions for which a jewel is chosen. During the 1960s and 1970s, Vourakis is reported to have used the same workshop as Van Cleef & Arpels, among other leading jewellers. Designs from this period show close similarities in style and quality to those of the French house, placing Vourakis within the wider context of European jewellery of the time. The family continues to emphasise the quality of its materials and craftsmanship, maintaining the attention to detail and personal service on which the business was founded.