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
The theme of our summer 2021 photo shoot is the pearl, the ultimate symbol of elegance and timeless style. The pearl is the only precious stone created by a living organism and is often referred to as the "treasure of the sea". In the past it was mainly paired with evening looks, adding a sense of formality to the style, while today it is also an option for more casual everyday looks. The pearl is also considered one of this summer's trends!
How are pearls created?
When an oyster opens its shell, a parasite, such as a pebble or a grain of sand, may enter along with its food. The oyster, in an attempt to neutralise it, surrounds the 'invader' with layers of pearl-forming material, forming a pearl around it. Natural pearls are very, very rare and that is why fine jewellery makers use only naturally cultured pearls. The process is the same, it is just that man interferes with the process by placing the foreign body in the oyster. The shape of the pearl depends on the shape of the foreign body, while its colour is determined by various other factors such as the variety of shell and the temperature of the water in which it is grown.
Coco Chanel and the pearls
"With a black sweater and ten rows of pearls, she stirred up fashion," Dior will say of Coco Chanel. The pioneering designer who "liberated" women by making trousers and comfortable dressing fashionable, she always chose pearls for jewellery. She usually combined several rows of pearls with each of her outfits. The style that established her, black sweater, trousers and rows of pearls around the neck could still be a very elegant choice today.
"If you're in doubt about your look, add a lot of pearls to it" is one of her style tips that have defined fashion trends to a very large extent.
Coco Chanel wearing pearls
Pearls: Stylistic tips and suggestions
Do you have a pearl jewel that your mother gave you, and you're wondering how to combine it with your outfit? Do you want to buy pearl jewellery, but don't know which one is right for your style? Maybe it's time to experiment and upgrade every look you have, chick, casual or dressy. A great trendy option could be a choker or a delicate necklace with a single pearl. It can accompany a casual, simple look, completing your look with elegance.
Maritima Pearls necklace with baroque cut pearl
The small pearl earrings can be worn either alone or with other small earrings, giving your outfit a very fresh mood.
Maritima Pearls earrings in 18K white gold and pearls
For your evening appearances you can choose statement earrings with pearls giving a unique and modern character to your look.
Earrings with pearls from the Art Decò collection by Utopia
Similarly, you can choose a necklace with large pearls that you could combine with a more simple and "quiet" black dress.
Necklace with pearls by UTOPIA Jewellery
Layer with thin rows of pearls, which can also be combined with a subtle pearl bracelet and worn over a sweater.
Necklace with pearls by UTOPIA Jewellery
The pearl ring is a very sophisticated choice that will add femininity and a romantic mood to your look. It can be combined with other rings, without ever looking overdone even for minimalist lovers.
Rings with pearls by UTOPIA Jewellery
Visit our e-shop and see our pearl jewellery collections:
UTOPIA Jewellery
Maritima pearls
Here are some useful tips to keep your pearls in good condition.
Summer is officially here and we welcome it with joy, a light mood and jewellery with colour and shiny details. This year's trends for Spring and Summer want jewellery with extravagance, big volumes and bright colours. Necklaces with coloured semi-precious stones are always a very distinctive choice for Spring and Summer. You can combine all the colours of the rainbow in necklaces, bracelets, earrings and even rings, refreshing your look and leaving behind the dull colours of Winter.
Necklace with semi-precious stones
Choose a piece of jewellery with a bright colour and combine it with softer tones in your outfit and make-up. Brumani earrings will "lift" your evening looks with their sparkle, their gorgeous shades of pink, and their high aesthetics.
Earrings by Brumani with 18K pink gold and precious stones
The bigger the jewellery, the better! Bulky rings, oversized earrings and long necklaces are again the trend of the summer. So don't be afraid to go bold, and if you have jewellery from the 80s, now is the time to wear it again!
Color Stone Jewellery ring with 18K gold and precious stones
Do you love bracelets? Wear them in all versions: delicate, chunky, multi-row, gold, chains and colourful beads. Wear them alone or in combination. The bracelet is a piece of jewellery that can be worn consistently and can be combined with all your looks, from morning, everyday to evening.
Yellow silver bracelet 925
Marco Bicego bracelet with 18K gold and semi-precious stones
Pesavento bracelet with pink silver 925
The sapphire is a gemstone of exceptional beauty and brilliance, known for its characteristic deep blue colour. It has been much loved over the centuries and has been identified with luxury and fine jewellery, often adorning royalty and other famous jewellery with a long history.
KALFIDIS Jewellery ring with diamonds and blue sapphire
What is Sapphire?
Sapphire is a gemstone that belongs to the variety of currude. It is a hard mineral, with its colour varying depending on the angle from which it is viewed. Its most characteristic colour is blue, but it can also be found in nature in yellow, purple, orange and green shades. The red sapphire is called a ruby.
Did you know that?
Description: The name of sapphire comes from the ancient Greek word "sapphire", meaning blue, the main shade of sapphire.
Hardness: Corundum is the second hardest material found in nature, after diamond. On the Mohs scale of hardness, it is number 9 (only diamond is number 10).
Where to find them: The largest deposits of sapphire are found in Sri Lanka, Australia, South Africa, India, Madagascar, Thailand, South Africa, India and the USA.
Birthstone: sapphire is the birthstone of September. It symbolizes wisdom and tranquility and is believed to give peace and protection to whoever wears it.
Monolith: Sapphire, is one of the most popular alternatives to engagement rings, also known as solitaire.
The Alexandrite Effect: Some sapphires exhibit the Alexandrite effect. Some sapphires exhibit the phenomenon of sapphire iridescence.
The most precious sapphires: The colour is what mainly determines the value of a sapphire. A sapphire with a bright blue colour, which keeps its hue the same under different lighting conditions, is considered one of the most valuable.
Famous sapphire jewellery: The most distinctive and famous piece of sapphire jewellery is Princess Diana's engagement ring, featuring a striking oval Ceylon sapphire set with diamonds. This is the same ring that Prince William gave to Kate Middleton.
Kate Middleton wearing Princess Diana's sapphire ring.PHOTO: MARK LARGE-POOL/GETTY IMAGES
Visit our e-shop and see our jewellery collections with sapphire and other gemstones.
Watches that will give your everyday life the minimal aesthetics and the timeless elegance of Danish design!
While we are now used to looking at the time on our mobile phones, watches have been making a comeback in recent years as one of the biggest trends in jewellery. Watches or art objects? Women's and men's wristwatches by Arne Jacobsen and Danish company Picto have gained a fan following for their unique aesthetic and design. Discover the famous watches signed by Arne Jacobsen, the architect who made Danish design famous around the world!Jacobsen became widely known for his diverse design products, including his famous egg chair and his famous watches.
Jacobsen designed the clock and the Aarhus City Hall building in 1942 and the clock and the building for the National Bank of Denmark in 1978. These iconic clocks were re-designed for wristwatches under the names Roman and Bankers respectively.
Designers Steen Georg Christensen and Erling Andersen created their famous watches in the 1980s, wanting to "comment" on the relativity of time by proposing a new way of looking at time. A 'picture of time', as the name of the famous clocks reminds us. PICTO, following the Danish minimalist design, consists of a dot for hour hand and a fine needle. The innovative design of PICTO conquered the world and was much loved by the art world. Today, they are part of the permanent exhibition at MoMA, New York's museum of modern art.
Colourful, cheerful, innovative, Danish PICTOs propose a new, less stressful way of looking at time, reminding us of the relativity of time.
Combine them with the strap of your choice. Leather strap, silicone or metallic? Do you like monochrome or are you inspired by the color block? You decide!
See the Picto and Arne Jacobsen collections in our e-shop.
