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The Christmas season is approaching and we are all slowly getting into the festive mood. Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations, whether we are invited to a glamorous party or celebrate at home with family and friends, are always a good excuse to dress up and treat ourselves. Jewellery will complete your look and add that much needed sparkle for the festive season.  Jewellery suggestions to shine at the parties! Chunky chains Chunky chains are a trend that we've seen everywhere, on haute couture runways, on Instagram, and even in advertisements for well-known clothing brands. We love them because they can add intensity and sparkle to a simple and minimal look, and can be an affordable option.  TipsTo show off the chain around your neck, you can pair it with a V-neck shirt or blouse. Rich Passion necklace with silver 925 Statement necklace Like chains, statement necklaces are usually chunky and bold and can ideally accompany a minimal outfit. The options are many, such as boho, rock, bold etc. You can choose the style that will best suit your outfit aesthetic. Tips If you wear an oversized necklace, pair it with a ring rather than earrings. If your necklace is long enough, prefer to wear it over a monochrome dress or turtleneck. Necklace by UTOPIA with diamonds and pearls Pearls Pearls are synonymous with elegance and classic style. In recent years, however, fashion trends have established a modern and fresh version that can be combined with a casual and evening look, and can be worn by all ages. Ring Maritima Pearls Jewellery Necklace Maritima Pearls Jewellery Earrings Maritima Pearls Jewellery Discover Maritima Pearls, the pearl collection of KALFIDIS Jewellery.(link) Gold chain with pendant Pendants are a trend that is here to stay. It is a piece of jewellery that can be worn either on its own or in combination with other necklaces in different lengths. Tips Choose a pendant with colour and sparkle for your reverie. Even if it's the only piece of jewellery you wear, this detail will make a difference, adding a festive mood to your look. See more pendants in our e-shop. Long earrings Long earrings with precious stones are a piece of jewellery that we don't easily choose for our everyday looks. Christmas Eve is a good occasion to wear them. Tips The options are many, but the rule of thumb is one. Bold statement earrings, whether they are Chandelier or Dalida type earrings, should not be paired with necklaces. If you absolutely want to add another piece of jewellery, go for a ring or bracelet. Brumani earrings Rich Passion earrings Marco Bicego earrings See more suggestions. Ring with coloured precious stone Choose a ring with bright colour and shine. Choose the colour and size to match your outfit and other accessories. Ring KALFIDIS Jewellery Marco Bicego Ring Ring KALFIDIS Jewellery  

Montblanc's new collection, Extreme, is designed to meet everyday urban challenges by presenting leather accessories that can cope with the demands of modern life. Luxury accessories have value and we all want them to be durable. Montblanc can promise us that, using innovative techniques and materials that stand the test of time. The state-of-the-art leather of all products in the Extreme range is reinforced with carbon fibres, giving it a special aesthetic appeal and resistance to water, heat and wear and tear. In addition, it has built-in RFID technology with anti-theft properties, protecting your personal belongings from electronic scanners. The Montblanc Extreme collection includes new designs in classic black, as well as new colour variations in deep blue, blue with brown lining and the sportier combination of grey and black leather. The collection's Messenger bag has a double zipper and offers plenty of interior space, with pockets for technology devices and other personal items. The collection includes large and small City Backpacks, with smart storage solutions for laptops, other technology devices and writing accessories, phone accessory cases, as well as smaller Montblanc Extreme leather goods such as wallets and card holders.Discover the collection in our e-shop.

This year's charm is inspired by the Flower of Life. We made a keychain with this motif and give it to our customers with wishes for the new year. It is a symbol that has been loved by the jewellery industry and is associated with many interpretations and different cultures. Its shape and its special symbolism make it an ideal choice for a gift to your loved ones, with wishes for creation, prosperity and harmony. The Story The Flower of Life is a fascinating ancient symbol found in various cultures and parts of the world. Its design resembles a flower and its shape resembles a hexagon, consisting of a grid of overlapping circles. It is also referred to as one of the shapes of sacred geometry that reveals the secret codes of the Universe. Patterns of seven overlapping circles appear on historical artefacts from the 7th century BC onwards. They are known as decorative elements in the Roman Empire period and survive in medieval artistic traditions, both in Islamic and Gothic art. The name Flower of Life is given very recently, however, in the 1990s, and is associated with the New Age movement. The Flower of Life and Leonardo da Vinci The Flower of Life and its mathematical properties were also studied by Leonardo da Vinci, who is considered to have been a lover of geometry. He painted the Flower of Life itself, as well as its various components, such as the Seed of Life. Historians believe that Da Vinci's famous Vitruvian Man was designed, at least in part, based on the Flower of Life symbol. The design incorporates a square overlapping a circle. The Flower of Life symbol, as the basis for the design, shows that the proportions of humans are in harmony with the building blocks of the universe. Flower of Life and Symbolism The Flower of Life represents the cycle of creation. The circle in the middle of the motif symbolizes how all life comes from a single source. The circles refer to the importance of the unity of all things in order to form a complex world. It is considered to be one of the sacred patterns of the universe, a kind of blueprint for all life, encompassing the fundamental patterns for everything from atoms to planets and everything in between.The Flower of Life reminds us to live our lives in harmony and tranquility and is an excellent meditation tool.

Introducing Ocean Ghost Net, the new collection of watches made from recycled materials by Danish watch company PICTO. PICTO's innovative new range is based on the use of sustainable materials and uses Ghost Nets from our seas as the main construction material, thus contributing to the reduction of marine pollution and the protection of marine mammals. Ghost nets are fishing nets that are either carried away by currents or abandoned and remain in the water for decades, accounting for up to 40% of marine plastic pollution. The nets can trap various marine animals and have a serious impact on aquatic ecosystems. The design of the new collection remains true to PICTO's history and aesthetics. The case of the new watches is made of recycled fishing nets from the oceans, while the straps are made of 100% recycled plastic.  As PICTO says, the Ocean Ghost Net project is a small step towards sustainability, but with the ambitious goal that the watches in the collection will be a daily reminder for us all to contribute to protecting the environment. Learn more about PICTO watches. See the PICTO collections in our e-shop.

Ioannis Xanthakis in his workshop Important creators propose original ideas for classic and special gifts. The works of the great hagiographer Ioannis Xanthakis are hosted in our shops and e-shop.  His large collection includes timeless hagiographic compositions on old wood, embellished with silver decorative elements (halos, crowns, angels). The Secret Supper by Ioannis Xanthakis Ioannis Xanthakis combines the talent and passion of a painter with the use of traditional methods and tools. A visit to his studio, flooded with the characteristic smell of the materials and the glow of his paintings, will definitely transport you to another era. See here(link) more works signed by Ioannis Xanthakis.

"The Red Dresses" is an initiative of Rich Passion, the luxury silver jewellery brand of Groupe Rich, which aims to raise awareness and sensitize the public on gender violence. On September 9, a photo shoot was held with the participation of many women who strongly supported the action and were photographed wearing a red dress and a bracelet made by Rich Passion especially for this purpose. The events will continue until the end of the year, and will be followed by an exhibition of the works in a gallery, curated by Iris Kritiko, where visitors will have the opportunity to buy the photos and the bracelet of the project. Part of the proceeds from the sales will be donated to the Center for Women's Research and Studies Diotima, which through its longstanding action seeks to systematically highlight and address discrimination against women. The "Red dresses" initiative is inspired by the "Red dress" action started in America by Jaime Black. Black had seen a demonstration in Bogota in 2010 by the families of murdered and missing women. All of them were wearing red dresses.Wanting to express our support for the Red Dresses initiative, we are making the action bracelet available in our e-shop and stores. Do you want to buy the bracelet and support the actions of the Diotima Centre? Find out more