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Leaf Greek Key Opal Ring- 925 Sterling Silver

78,00 58,50

Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol. The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. Τhe olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade item.

 

 

Blue Opal Leaf Greek Key Ring- 925 Sterling Silver

78,00 58,50

Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol. The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. Τhe olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade item.

 

 

Byzantine Cross Pendant with Zircon – 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated

78,00 66,30

Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.

Figaro Chain – 925 Sterling Silver

86,0073,10

Made of 925 Sterling Silver.
Handmade in Greece

Silver Chains

Spiral Ring – 925 Sterling Silver and Blue Opal

78,00 58,50

Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.

Handmade in Greece.

The spiral is one of the oldest symbols of human spirituality, carved or painted into rocks thousands of years ago. Symbol of movement and progressive development, growth, expansion, cosmic energy, symbol of the sun.. Spirals have been found in burial sites, in vases, in jewelry, clothing, weapons… They can be seen in every aspect of nature, like the tides in the oceans, the winds, the plants, and the shells. The spiral phenomenon has been explained through mathematics from the time of Archimedes, the great Greek mathematician

Meander Greek Key Blue Opal Ring – 925 Sterling Silver

78,00 58,50

Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.

Handmade in Greece.

Meander design is a decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. Such a design is also called the Greek fret or Greek key design, although these are modern designations. On the one hand, the name “meander” recalls the twisting and turning path of the Meander River in Asia Minor, and on the other hand, as Karl Kerenyi pointed out, “the meander is the figure of a labyrinth in linear form” the meaning is that there is no beginning and no end in some cases so it becomes the symbol of long life and eternity.

Knot Earrings Gold Plated and Sterling Silver

78,00 66,30

Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.

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Olive Leaf Earrings – Sterling Silver Gold Plated

79,00 67,15

Earrings with olive leaves. The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. The olive symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made in 925 sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.

 

 

Pegasus Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated

79,00 67,15

A pendant depicting the horse pegasus
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.

Pegasus is a mythical winged divine stallion and one of the most recognized creatures in Greek mythology. Usually depicted as pure white, Pegasus is a child of the Olympian god Poseidon. Pegasus was caught by the Greek hero Bellerophon, near the fountain Peirene, with the help of Athena and Poseidon. Pegasus allowed Bellerophon to ride him in order to defeat the monstrous Chimera, which led to many other exploits. Bellerophon later fell from the winged horse’s back while trying to reach Mount Olympus. Afterwards, Zeus transformed Pegasus into the eponymous constellation.

Phaistos Disc Hinge Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated

79,00153,0067,15130,05

This beautiful cuff bracelet represents the disc of Phaistos.
Made of 925° sterling silver.
Handmade item.

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History
The Phaistos Disc is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete. Now, the island of Crete is part of modern Greece. The disc was discovered in 1908 by the Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier in the Minoan palace site of Phaistos. While it is not clear that it is a script, most attempted decipherments assume that it is; most additionally assume a syllabary, others an alphabet or logography or a calendar.

PD Paola Sugar Necklace

79,00

A REINVENTION OF THE BASICS
The Essentials embody refined effortlessness. Timeless staple chunky chains, solitary necklaces or thin chains with smooth lines that are perfect for everyday wear, but can also work on special occasions by layering them.
The Sugar Necklace is made in 925 silver with 18K gold-plated and two drop motivs in different sizes, that you can move around the chain.

PD Paola Bliss Bracelet

79,00

A REINVENTION OF THE BASICS
The Essentials embody refined effortlessness. Timeless staple bangles or chain bracelets with smooth lines that can be styled with other pieces or worn on their own.
The Bliss Bracelet is set with flashy round cut zirconia stone pendants on a 925 sterling silver cable chain and a traditional spring-ring closing mechanism.

Gerochristo – Kallisto Heart Ring in oxidized silver

79,00

Heart ring in silver 925, decorated with filigree, handcrafted with the finest attention to detail.
This ring, featuring a heart motif, symbolizes love and is perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
The ring boasts elegant details, enhancing its overall allure.
Ideal for special occasions, as a gift of love.
Handcrafted jewelry made in Greece.
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Helios Sun Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated

79,00 67,15

Made of 925° sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.

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The chain shown in the second picture is our 925 Sterling Silver Oxidised Wheat Chain (not included).

Handmade pendant, inspired by an ancient Greek tetradrachm coin of Rhodes.
This Ancient Greek coin illustrates Helios Sun God on the one side and the flower rhodon (rose), a symbol of Rhodes on the other. The inscription reads : “RHODION” in Greek fonts.
Helios, in Greek mythology, is the god and personification of the Sun, often depicted in art with a radiant crown and driving a horse-drawn chariot through the sky.

PD Paola Color Rainbow Hoops Earrings

79,00

A REINVENTION OF JEWELRY BASICS

The jewelry essentials embody everyday versatility. Timeless staples that go beyond basic jewelry: earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets that are perfect for daily wear but can also be stacked for special occasions.

Crafted in 18K gold-plated silver or brass and adorned with sparkling cubic zirconia to match any style. Everyday jewelry that will elevate any style or look and perfect for gifting.

RECYCLED SILVER

As part of our commitment to using more responsible materials, we are introducing recycled silver in the manufacturing of many of our pieces. The recycled silver we use comes from sources verified by recognized organisms.

Blue Topaz Ring in Sterling Silver Gold Plated

80,00 68,00

Blue Topaz Ring in Sterling Silver Gold Plated
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item. As in all handmade items there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.

Minoan Phaistos Disk – Sterling silver gold plated pendant

80,00179,0068,00152,15

Minoan Phaistos Disc pendant. The Phaistos Disc is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete. Now, the island of Crete is part of modern Greece. The disc was discovered in 1908 by the Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier in the Minoan palace-site of Phaistos. While it is not clear that it is a script, most attempted decipherments assume that it is; most additionally assume a syllabary, others an alphabet or logography or a calendar.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.

Snake Cuff Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver

80,00 68,00

The bracelet is adjustable.
Made of 925° sterling silver.

Sterling Silver Bead Bracelet with a colored Eye

80,00 68,00

Made of sterling silver 925°.

Handmade in Greece.

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Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them. Nowadays it’s widely known and has become a trend.

Sterling silver Chain Necklace with a Colored Eye Disc

80,00 68,00

Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.

Handmade in Greece.

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Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them. Nowadays it’s widely known and has become a trend.

Sterling Silver Tear Drop Earrings

80,00 68,00

A beautiful pair of earrings representing the evil eye protection symbol.

Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.

Handmade in Greece.

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Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them. Nowadays it’s widely known and has become a trend.

Spiral Oxidized Ring – 925 Sterling Silver

80,00 48,00

Made of 925 sterling silver.
Handmade in Greece.
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The spiral is one of the oldest symbols of human spirituality, carved or painted into rocks thousands of years ago. Symbol of movement and progressive development, growth, expansion, cosmic energy, symbol of the sun.. Spirals have been found in burial sites, in vases, in jewelry, clothing, weapons… They can be seen in every aspect of nature, like the tides in the oceans, the winds, the plants, and the shells. The spiral phenomenon has been explained through mathematics from the time of Archimedes, the great Greek mathematician.

Round Colorful Stud Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver

80,00 48,00

Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.

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Greek Key Cuff Bracelet with Stone – 925 Sterling Silver

80,0085,0068,0072,25

Bracelet inspired by the ancient Greek design of the Meander or Greek Key.

Made of sterling silver 925°.
Handmade in Greece.

Explore Meandros Collection

Meandros design is a decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. Such a design is also called the Greek fret or Greek key design, although these are modern designations. On the one hand, the name “meander” recalls the twisting and turning path of the Meander River in Asia Minor, and on the other hand, as Karl Kerenyi pointed out, “the meander is the figure of a labyrinth in linear form” the meaning is that there is no beginning and no end in some cases so it becomes the symbol of long life and eternity.

Spiral Cuff Bracelet with Stone – 925 Sterling Silver

80,0085,0068,0072,25

Made of 925 Sterling Silver.
Handmade in Greece
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Bracelet inspired by the ancient spiral motif.
The spiral is one of the oldest symbols of human spirituality, carved or painted into rocks from thousands of years ago. Symbol of movement and progressive development, growth, expansion, cosmic energy, and a symbol of the sun.. Spirals have been found in burial sites, in vases, in jewelry, clothing, weapons… They can be seen in every aspect of nature, like the tides in the oceans, the winds, the plants, and the shells. The spiral phenomenon has been explained through mathematics from the time of Archimedes, the great Greek mathematician.

Medusa and Knossos labyrinth Coin Pendant

81,00 68,85

This Ancient Greek coin illustrates Medusa on the one side and the Knossos labyrinth on the other. Medusa, in Greek mythology, the most famous of the monster figures known as Gorgons, generally described as a winged female with living venomous snakes in place of hair; unlike the Gorgons, she was sometimes represented as very beautiful. According to Hesiod and Aeschylus, she lived and died on an island named Sarpedon, somewhere near Cisthene. Medusa was beheaded by the hero Perseus, who thereafter used her head, which retained its ability to turn onlookers to stone, as a weapon until he gave it to the goddess Athena to place on her shield. according to another account; Perseus buried it in the marketplace of Argos. The Labyrinth in ancient Greek was an elaborate, confusing structure designed and built by the legendary artificer Daedalus for King Minos of Crete at Knossos. Its function was to hold the Minotaur. the Minotaur is a mythical creature portrayed in Classical times with the head of a bull and the body of a man. The Minotaur was eventually killed by the Athenian hero Theseus. (wikipedia)
Black oxidized background.
Made in house in 925⁰ sterling silver.

Phaistos Disk Ring – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated

82,00 69,70

This beautiful ring represents the disc of Phaistos. The Phaistos Disc is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete. Now, the island of Crete is part of modern Greece. The disc was discovered in 1908 by the Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier in the Minoan palace-site of Phaistos. While it is not clear that it is a script, most attempted decipherments assume that it is; most additionally assume a syllabary, others an alphabet or logography or a calendar, making it one of the most famous mysteries of archaeology. The disk is about 15 cm in diameter and covered on both sides with a spiral of stamped symbols. The disc features 241 tokens, comprising 45 distinct signs, which were apparently made by pressing hieroglyphic “seals” into a disc of soft clay, in a clockwise sequence spiraling toward the center of the disk. This unique object is now on display at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.
Handmade item.
Made of 925° sterling silver and gold plated.

Helios Sun God Pendant – Sterling Silver Gold Plated

82,00 69,70

Handmade pendant, inspired by an ancient Greek tetradrachm coin of Rhodes.

This Ancient Greek coin illustrates Helios Sun God on the one side and the flower rhodon (rose), a symbol of Rhodes on the other. Inscription reads : “RHODION” in Greek fonts.

Helios, in Greek mythology, is the god and personification of the Sun, often depicted in art with a radiant crown and driving a horse-drawn chariot through the sky.

Made in-house in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.

Spartan Helmet Ring – 925 Sterling Silver

82,00 69,70

This ring represents the helmet of Leonidas. Leonidas was a warrior king of the Greek city-state of Sparta. Arguably, one of the greatest heroes in the history of ancient Greece.
In 480 B.C Leonidas led an army of 6,000 to 7,000 Greeks from many city-states, including 300 Spartans, who fought the invading Persian army at the pass of Thermopylae. Leonidas of Sparta blocked the only road through which the massive army of Xerxes could pass. The Persians succeeded in defeating the Greeks but sustained heavy losses. A local resident named Ephialtes led the Persian general by a mountain track to the rear of the Greeks. King Leonidas sent away all the Greek troops and stayed behind with 300 Spartans, 400 Thebans, and 700 Thespian volunteers who refused to leave. They were all killed in the battlefield, protecting their homeland.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade ring.

Greek Goddess Athena Coin Pendant – Sterling Silver

82,00 69,70

One of the most popular ancient Greek coins illustrates Athena’s head on the one side and the King Pyrrhus of Epirus on the other.
Made in-house in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.

In Greek mythology, Athena is the daughter of Zeus and the goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and warfare. The perimeter is decorated with a meander or the Greek key design. Pyrrhus I was a Greek general and statesman of the Hellenistic period. He was king of Epirus. He was one of the strongest opponents of early Rome.

Minoan Phaistos Disc brooch

82,00126,0069,70107,10

Minoan Phaistos Disc brooch.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
The Phaistos Disc is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete. Now, the island of Crete is part of modern Greece. The disc was discovered in 1908 by the Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier in the Minoan palace-site of Phaistos. While it is not clear that it is a script, most attempted decipherments assume that it is; most additionally assume a syllabary, others an alphabet or logography or a calendar.

Goddess Athena Coin Link Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated

82,00 69,70

Α beautiful and elegant bracelet with Goddess Athena.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.

Goddess Athena and Owl – Athenian silver tetradrachm
Dracma was the currency used in Greece during several periods in its history.
The tetradrachm was an Ancient Greek silver coin equivalent to fourdrachmae in Athens it replaced the earlier “heraldic” type of didrachms and it was in wide circulation from ca. 510 to ca. 38 BC.
This coin belongs to the so-called “new style Athenian coins” minted between 166 and 64 B.C. and is considered one of the most popular ancient Greek coins that illustrate the portrait of Goddess Athena. Athena is an ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, handicraft, and warfare.
Athena was regarded as the patron and protectress of various cities across Greece, particularly the city of Athens, from which she most likely received her name. She’s usually shown in art wearing a helmet and holding a spear. Her major symbols include owls, olive trees, and snakes. Her temples were located atop the fortified Acropolis in the central part of the city. The Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis is dedicated to her, along with numerous other temples and monuments. Her main festival in Athens was the Panathenaia, which was celebrated in midsummer and was the most important festival on the Athenian calendar.
In the classical Olympian pantheon, Athena was regarded as the favorite daughter of Zeus. The owl traditionally accompanies Athena. Because of such association, the owl has been used as a symbol of knowledge and wisdom. The inscriptions contain the city’s “national” appellation (“ΑΘΕ», i.e. “of the Athenians”).

Hercules Coin Pendant – Sterling Silver Gold Plated

82,00 69,70

Handmade pendant inspired by the ancient Greek tetradrachm coin, depicting Hercules.
Made of 925°sterling silver.

Rosary Bracelet with Round Eye

82,00 69,70

Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.

Handmade in Greece.

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Evil Eye
The symbol and superstition of the evil eye is one of the strongest symbolic images in the world. The earliest known evidence for belief in the evil eye goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is supposed to wear off evil to anyone who wears it and various cultures believe in that, however in Greece it’s blue because at that time blue eyes were not so common and were thought to give the evil eye, so the blue is like a mirror to them. Nowadays it’s widely known and has become a trend.

Vergina Sun Pendant – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated

82,00 69,70

This pendant illustrates the Vergina symbol.
Made of 925 sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.

The chain shown in the second picture is our 925 Sterling Silver Oxidised Wheat Chain (not included).

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History
The Vergina Sun also known as the “Star of Vergina”, or “Macedonian Star” is a rayed solar symbol appearing in ancient Greek art. The Vergina Sun proper has sixteen triangular rays. The name “Vergina Sun” became widely used after the archaeological excavations in and around the small town of Vergina, in northern Greece, during the late 1970s. In older references, the name “Argead Star” or “Star of the Argeadai” is used for the Sun as the royal symbol of the dynasty of Macedon. There it was depicted on a golden larnax found in a 4th-century BC royal tomb belonging to either Philip II or Philip III of Macedon, the father and half-brother of Alexander the Great, respectively.

Meander Dangle Earrings – Sterling Silver

82,00 69,70

Stud Earrings with Meander design.

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Meandros design is a decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. Such a design is also called the Greek fret or Greek key design, although these are modern designations. On the one hand, the name “meander” recalls the twisting and turning path of the Meander River in Asia Minor, and on the other hand, as Karl Kerenyi pointed out, “the meander is the figure of a labyrinth in linear form” the meaning is that there is no beginning and no end in some cases so it becomes the symbol of long life and eternity.

Byzantine Square Pendant with Multicolor Zircon Stone

83,00 62,25

Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with 18k gold plating.
Handmade item.

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Spiral Sterling Silver Ring

84,00 71,40

A beautiful silver ring inspired by the spiral symbol. The spiral is one of the oldest symbols of human spirituality, carved or painted into rocks thousands of years ago. Symbol of movement and progressive development, growth, expansion, cosmic energy, symbol of the sun.. Spirals have been found in burial sites, in vases, in jewelry, clothing, weapons… They can be seen in every aspect of nature, like the tides in the oceans, the winds, the plants, and the shells. The spiral phenomenon has been explained through mathematics from the time of Archimedes, the great Greek mathematician.
Design inspired by Ancient Greece
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver.
Available in gold plated.
Handmade item. As in all handmade items, there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.

Pariba Doublet Tear Ring in Sterling Silver Gold Plated

84,00 71,40

Pariba Tear Ring in Sterling Silver Gold Plated
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item. As in all handmade items there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.

Doublet jewelry is a very special piece of jewel due to the way it is compounded. Doublet is a modern and very fashionable design that was invented in order to make stones such as lapis lazuli, turquoise and other non-transparent stones glow and create unique colors from them. There is the unification of two gemstones, which usually consist of quartz and another nontransparent stone. Quartz in this case gives radiance to the other stone and also volume. Due to its composition doublet jewelry needs to be looked after. To keep them in good shape you need to avoid contact with chemicals, such as soap or perfumes. Quartz has the tendency to lose its shininess when touched with sweaty hands, we advise you from time to time to use a soft cloth to polish and give brightness to it.

Coral Doublet Ring

84,00 71,40

A very beautiful ring decorated with coral gemstone in shape tear.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item. As in all handmade items there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.

Doublet jewelry is a very special piece of jewel due to the way it is compounded. Doublet is a modern and very fashionable design that was invented in order to make stones such as lapis lazuli, turquoise and other non-transparent stones glow and create unique colors from them. There is the unification of two gemstones, which usually consist of quartz and another nontransparent stone. Quartz in this case gives radiance to the other stone and also volume. Due to its composition doublet jewelry needs to be looked after. To keep them in good shape you need to avoid contact with chemicals, such as soap or perfumes. Quartz has the tendency to lose its shininess when touched with sweaty hands, we advise you from time to time to use a soft cloth to polish and give brightness to it.

PD Paola Bambina Gold Necklace

84,00 50,40

Product: Suitable for kids from 3 years old and for adults
Motive’s measurements: 7 mm x 7 mm
Kids’ special chain measurements: adjustable clasp from 35 to 45 cm
Safe product
The jewelry in the children’s collection is created with 925 sterling silver with an 18 carat gold plating. Necklaces and earrings that combine different color shades star in a line of silver jewelry for kids that will become the perfect gift for any girl between 3 and 8 years old, her first piece of jewelry for everyday life.
We work with our supply chain to guarantee the safety of our jewels in the countries where we do business. All our jewelry suppliers must comply with our Code of Conduct and our Restricted Substances and Parameters List, where we identify the strictest regulations in terms of health and product safety.

925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated Ring with Rhodolite and Zircon

84,00 71,40

The ring is adjustable. Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item. As in all handmade items there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
The collection contains jewelry with unique semi-precious stones in beautiful colors.

London Blue Topaz and Zircon Gemstone Ring – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated

84,00 71,40

The ring is adjustable. Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item. As in all handmade items there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
The collection contains jewelry with unique semi-precious stones in beautiful colors.

Tourmaline Apatite Bracelet – 925 Sterling Silver

84,0071,40

Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
As in all handmade items there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.

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The collection contains jewelry with unique semi precious stones in beautiful colors.

geen Onyx Necklace – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated

84,00 71,40

Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in geece
As in all handmade items there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.

Glass Engaving Necklace – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated

84,00 71,40

Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in geece
As in all handmade items there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.