This is a private non-profit foundation devoted to the historical development of the art of jewelry. It is located at the foot of the Acropolis, in a picturesque neoclassical building. Its permanent collection comprises more than 4000 items of jewelry, designed by its founder Ilias Lalaounis (1940-2000). Many items in its collection have been inspired by the art of ancient and Byzantine Greece, Europe, America and Asia, as well as from nature and from scientific discourse. It also provides educational facilities such as a library and jewelry-making workshop, as well as seminars designed for students.