Emerald is the most delicate of the precious stones and needs great care during its processing and when placing it in the jewellery. Our own 1.82 ct teardrop shaped emerald was entrusted by a friend of our client to be turned into a beautiful handcrafted pendant worked with the ancient technique of granulation and gifted to her daughter.
The Mayor of Thessaloniki, Konstantinos Zervas, during his recent visit to Istanbul (18-20 January 2020), among his other contacts, met with the Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem Imamoglu, to whom he presented a tie with the logo of our Municipality and presented him with an honorary plaque made by KALFIDIS Jewellery.
The established Christmas concert of the Thessaloniki State Orchestra for the purposes and work of YMCA took place on Friday, December 20, 2019, at the Indoor Gymnasium of YMCA - HERON - Mimis Tsikinas. It was a wonderful evening filled with Christmas melodies, from the baroque to the present day, under the direction of Lisa Xanthopoulou, with the collaboration of mezzo-soprano Elektra Platioopoulou, trumpeter Dimitris Gogas and the youth choir of St. Cyril and Methodius Church.
It is our great honor and pleasure to contribute to the actions of YMCA by supporting its charitable and social work.
All jewellery tells a story. From conception to creation, and from the display to you, to start a new journey of giving smiles and love, marking the most beautiful moments of our lives. The wedding rings are one of the most beloved jewellery, because of their symbolism and emotional value. It is a piece of jewellery that will be worn for a lifetime, so it is very important that it perfectly represents the couple's aesthetic and has a perfect fit. The story of the wedding ring starts with an appointment in our shop to tell us your inspiration and ideas and help you come up with the final design and materials. Then the specialized craftsmen of KALFIDIS Jewellery undertake the manufacture of the jewellery, in one of the most complete goldsmith workshops in Greece.
We are presenting below the stages of the production of the wedding ring:
In the furnace, preparation of a gold alloy.
Alloy fluidization, homogenization, and solidification.
On the cylinder, shaping in plate or wire, depending on the design.
The gold plate takes the shape of the ring we want.
Union and completion of the construction.
Forging
Forging
Our final result!
During the week from Monday 25.11 to Saturday 30.11, visitors to our store in the centre of Thessaloniki, 104 Tsimiski Street, had the opportunity to discover the unique collections of Marco Bicego, one of the greatest contemporary representatives of Italian goldsmithing.Those who attended had the opportunity to try the designer's handmade creations and participated in many surprises that we had prepared. The main event was held with great success on Friday 29 November. It was a week that left us with wonderful moments and impressions. A week full of meetings with old and new friends that was the best start to the Christmas season.
In 2000 Marco Bicego created his first collection. But his journey into the world of jewellery had begun much earlier, when, after spending his childhood in the family business, he was initiated into its secrets in the most direct way.
Today his company is a shining example of authentic Italian style and traditional jewellery making techniques. Based in northeast Italy, the "heart" of the country's jewellery manufacturers, the company employs over 100 people, not counting its staff around the world.
His relationship with his profession is close and absolute. "It is my roots, my very soul, the one that unites me with my family and gives me the strength to create," he says. His inspiration comes from nature, with which he has always been particularly close, giving him joy and peace. It is no coincidence that his work features natural and irregular shapes, what he calls the ultimate imperfection of nature. For Marco Bicego, a piece of jewellery, apart from being fashionable, must be beautiful, recognisable and timeless. "I don't like uniformity and something that still fascinates me in my work is that I'm not yet bored of my jewellery. Every time I taste the emotions that come from creating a handmade piece, its history and the experience it holds within it" , she says.
In his collections dedicated to coloured gemstones, such as Jaipur and Paradise, he uses a "rain" of tourmalines, topazes and amethysts, often in irregular shapes and different colours, creating a stunning contrast with yellow gold, another characteristic element of his jewellery. "Yellow gold is the DNA of our company. Although many people think it's old-fashioned, I find it exciting and extremely modern, thanks to the traditional bulino technique we use in all our jewellery," he explains. With a presence all over the world, from Europe and the US to Japan, he travels a lot, finding the opportunity to get in touch with different cultures, growing as a designer and entrepreneur.
From this vast experience comes his belief that every woman should be free to create her own Marco Bicego style. "The way each woman wears her jewellery is completely personal and reflects her personality and lifestyle. The biggest mistake for me is to follow fashion trends instead of finding what one likes and expresses oneself. Trends have no personality." .
As an artist and entrepreneur, Marco Bicego is passionate about his work. "We rely on the uniqueness of our jewellery, the quality of our art and the beauty of our gemstones. We strive for the best to offer our customers a valuable experience, ensuring and after-sales support, without any time limit. As every piece of jewellery is unique, the customer who buys it deserves special attention and respect.
But beyond that, I love the challenge of creating, which emanates from an inner emotional path that ultimately turns a creation into jewellery that women love and generates the desire to wear it all day long. That, for me, is the ultimate satisfaction."
