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Sparkling stud earrings oval shape with Tanzanite and Diamonds in 18kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Diamonds 0.68 ct Limited edition It comes with designer certificate of authenticity Nicofilimon x Ioannou
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2010s Greek Romantic Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcrafted Pendant Necklace with Namaste 14Kt Gold with Brilliant Cut Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
forms that evoke inspirational feelings and contribute to your self-realization. This jewellery piece is
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2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Disconnected Two Sapphires Ring Pink and Blue 18kt Rose Gold with Diamonds Halo
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
: Metalloplasies Information: Limited Edition - in stock THE DESIGNER Talented and knowledgeable, Nicofilimon (aka
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2010s Greek Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Peridot Pear Shape Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold with Blue and White Pave Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
combination of colors, and it's sure to win you admiring glances wherever you go. Nicofilimon, as a jewelry
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2010s Greek Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Peridot Pear Shape Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold with pave Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
combination of colors, and it's sure to win you admiring glances wherever you go. Nicofilimon, as a jewelry
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2010s Greek Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl 13mm Ring with Brilliant Cut Diamonds 0, 95 ct in 18Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
South Sea Pearl. This delicate jewelry piece belongs to Metalloplasies Collection, fragments of
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2010s Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sahasrara Crown Yoga Chakra Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Gold with pave Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
contribute to your self-realization. A special jewelry piece, guaranteed to win hearts at every occasion
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold

Peridot Pear Cut Bracelet in 18Kt Gold with Blue and White Pave Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
colors, and it's sure to win your admiring glances wherever you go. Nicofilimon, as a jewelry designer
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2010s Greek Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Diamond Cushion Cut Solitaire Ring in 18Kt White Diamonds Brilliant Cut
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
paths Nicofilimon has walked on during his career. Nicofilimon, as a jewelry designer has this special
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2010s Greek Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peridot Pear Cut Bracelet in 18Kt Gold with Blue and White Pave Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
colors, and it's sure to win your admiring glances wherever you go. Nicofilimon, as a jewelry designer
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2010s Greek Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Ring with Brown Diamond Old Cut in 18Kt White Gold with Double Pave Shank
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
fashion and its wearable in any occasion. Nicofilimon, as a jewelry designer has this special ability to
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2010s Greek Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pendant Necklace 18Kt White Rose Gold with White Brown Diamonds Pranic Healing
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
the balance in every aspect of our lives. Information: Limited edition It comes with designer
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Handcrafted Pendant Necklace with the Om Symbol and Amethyst in 14Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Collection: WellBeing Collection Limited edition It comes with designer certificate of authenticity
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2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Rounded Square Black and White Pave Diamonds Pendant Necklace in 18kt Rose Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
edition It comes with designer certificate of authenticity Nicofilimon x Ioannou
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2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Handcrafted Lotus Pendant Necklace in 14Kt Gold with Round Amethyst
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
It comes with designer certificate of authenticity WE CAN MAKE IT IN YELLOW, WHITE & ROSE GOLD
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2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Oval Pink Sapphire Drop Shape Pendant Necklace in 18kt Rose Gold with Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
comes with designer certificate of authenticity Nicofilimon x Ioannou
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2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Ring in 18Kt White Gold with Square Cut Aquamarine and Trillion Pink Sapphires
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Edition It comes with designer certificate of authenticity Nicofilimon x Ioannou
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2010s Greek Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Flower Disconnected Ring 18Kt White Gold with Blue Sapphire Marquise Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
, Marquise (Navette) diamonds 0.66 ct , Round Diamonds 0.32 ct Limited Edition It comes with designer
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2010s Greek Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcrafted Drop Earrings with Om Yoga Symbol in 14Kt Gold Gift for Her
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
ESPECIALLY FOR YOU! It comes with designer certificate of authenticity
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2010s Greek Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Heart Pave Setting Pink Sapphires and Diamonds Pendant Necklace 18kt Rose Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
) Additional information : limited edition It comes with designer certificate of authenticity Nicofilimon x
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2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Quartz 19.00 Ct Diamonds 18kt White Gold Ring Chakral Activator
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
to maintain the balance in every aspect of our lives. Limited edition It comes with designer
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2010s Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Hercules Knot Open Bangle Bracelet 18Kt Rose Gold with Black White Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
: 1.12ct, Black Diamonds: 1.32ct (Total 138 pave diamonds) Limited Edition It comes with designer
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2010s Greek Modern Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Kt Rose Gold Ring with Colored Presious Stones
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
combination of colors, that catches the eye. Nicofilimon, as a jewelry designer has this special ability to
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2010s Greek Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring 18Kt White Gold Diamonds with Initial Monogram Handcrafted Gift For You
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Nicofilimon has walked on during his career Limited edition It comes with designer certificate of authenticity
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2010s Greek Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Dome Enamel in Coral Red Color 18Kt Gold Ring with Pink and Yellow Sapphires
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
admiring glances for sure! Nicofilimon, as a jewelry designer has this special ability to combine colored
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2010s Greek Renaissance Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, E...

Pear London Blue Topaz and Diamond Drop long Dandle Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
1.31 ct Limited edition It comes with designer certificate of authenticity Nicofilimon x Ioannou
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2010s Greek Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ring 18 Kt White Gold with Tourmaline and Amethyst Handcrafted Modern Cluster
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
ct, Amethyst 0,30ct Title: Green Protection 1 by Nicofilimon Limited edition It comes with designer
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2010s Greek Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Pendant sun Necklace with Colorful preciouses gems in 18Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
, cornelian, smoky quartz ,tourmaline and aquamarine. The colorful beads creating a stylish piece of jewelry
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2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold...

Rainbow Eternity Ring Sapphire Emerald Citrine and More Precious Stones 18Kt
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
energy. Nicofilimon, as a jewelry designer has this special ability to combine colored stones in its own
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2010s Greek Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, Peridot, Citrine, Emerald, Iolite, Sapphire, Tourmaline, G...

Colorful Drop Ring 18Kt White Gold with Red Tourmaline Pink Saphires and Diamond
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Edition - It comes with designer certificate of authenticity
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2010s Greek Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...

Double Pave X Ring 18Kt White Gold Tourmaline Pink and Blue Sapphires Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
2.00 ct, Pink & Blue Sapphires 0.90ct, Diamonds 0.19ct Limited Edition It comes with designer
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2010s Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold,...

Marquise Amethyst Ring in 18kt Rose Gold with Pink Sapphires and Diamonds Halo
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Dimensions: 0.75 inches Information: Limited Edition THE DESIGNER Talented and knowledgeable, Nicofilimon
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2010s Greek Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Three Stone Prong Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Tourmaline Citrine and Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
, Diamonds brillant cut, 0.34ct, G-VS Information: One of a kind THE DESIGNER Talented and knowledgeable
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2010s Greek Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Double Prong Ring in 18Kt White Gold with Emerald Cut Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
has walked on during his career. Information: Limited Edition It comes with designer certificate of
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2010s Greek Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, White Gold, 18k Gold

Three Stones Ring 18Kt Gold Emerald Cut Green Peridot Trillion Citrines Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
3.2ct, Citrine 1.48ct, Diamonds 0.40ct Limired Edition It comes with designer certificate of
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2010s Greek Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tourmaline and Sapphire Ring Guitar Pick Shape with Music Box Object D Art
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
by Oscar-winner Penélope Cruz. He designed the jewelry for the 2001 film Captain Corelli's Mandolin
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2010s Greek Artist Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tourmaline and Sapphire Ring Guitar Pick Shape with Music Box Object D Art
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
-winner Penélope Cruz. He designed the jewelry for the 2001 film Captain Corelli's Mandolin, a story set
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2010s Greek Artist Desk Accessories

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Iconic Lalaounis Designer Dolphins on Rock Gold Crystal Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Lalaounis Iconic Dolphins on a Rock Designer Gold Ring by Ilias Lalaounis
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Late 20th Century Greek Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Konstantino Citrine Ring, Yellow Gold Sterling 10.42 Carat Lemon Citrine Ring
By Konstantino
Located in Austin, TX
Konstantino is a famous jewelry designer from Greece. I had the wonderful opportunity of carrying
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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Famous Greek Designer Mapamenos-Natepas Diamond Gold Textured Clip On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
earrings offered by famous Greek Designer Mapamenos Natepas. These earrings are 1.25 inches in diameter and
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20th Century Greek Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

S. Georgios 18 Karat Gold London Blue Topaz Amethyst Diamond Reversible Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Metairie, LA
One of Greece’s most sought after jewelry designers, S.Georgios Inc. has been offering various
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22K Heavy Bracelet by Zolotos
By Zolotas
Located in Chicago, IL
Heavy Woven 22K gold Bracelet with Granulation Decorations by Greek Jewelry designer Zolotos.
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Late 20th Century Greek Link Bracelets

Materials

22k Gold

Woven 18K Bracelet by llias Lalaounis
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful Woven Bracelet of 18K Yellow Gold by Greek Jewelry Designer llias Lalaounis. Signed and
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1990s Greek More Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

18K Ruby Pearl Ear Clips by Zolotos
By Zolotas
Located in Chicago, IL
Dangle ear Clips by Greek Jewelry designer Zolotos, 18K yellow gold with Fresh Water pearls and
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Vintage 1980s Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

1980s Lalaounis Gold and gem set Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Bracelet by famed Greek jewelry Designer llias Lalaounis, 18k yellow Gold and centrally
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Vintage 1980s Greek Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Maramenos Pateras Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From the Greek jewelry designer Maramenos Pateras and true to the Greek style they are known for
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Vintage 1960s Greek More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Lalaounis Gem-Set and 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in San Francisco, CA
By Lalaounis, one of the most renowned Greek jewelry designers, this 18k gold ring makes a
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Gold Geometric Earrings with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Bethesda, MD
jewelry designer known for his innovative designs that blend ancient Greek motifs with modern aesthetics
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Late 20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Emerald Ruby Double Snake Figural Ring in 18K Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Fairfield, CT
jewelry designer, renowned for his exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs. Born in Athens in 1920
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Vintage 1970s Greek Greek Revival Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 18k Gold Ball Necklace Original Pouch
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
". About Lalaounis brand Ilias Lalaounis was a renowned Greek jewelry designer, often referred to as the
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1990s Greek Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Sterling Silver Wolf Coin Estate Ring Greece Designer
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Boca Raton, FL
currently size 5.5 (can be sized). Signed Greece 925 and Lalaounis hallmark.
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Late 20th Century Greek Modern More Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Angel Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Pearl and Pear Rutilated Quartz
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Collection: Angel's stones THE DESIGNER Talented and knowledgeable, Nicofilimon (aka Nikos Garbis) uses his
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2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Blue Topaz 3.19ct Pendant Necklace 18Kt White Gold Double Diamond Halo
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
jewelry, belongs to ''Metalloplasies Collection'' fragments of creativity, representing all different
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Gold, 18k Gold

Peridot Pear Shape Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold with Blue and White Pave Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
combination of colors, and it's sure to win you admiring glances wherever you go. Nicofilimon, as a jewelry
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2010s Greek Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Peridot, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridot Pear Cut Bracelet in 18Kt Gold with Blue and White Pave Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
colors, and it's sure to win your admiring glances wherever you go. Nicofilimon, as a jewelry designer
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2010s Greek Modern Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Peridot, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earrings 18kt White Gold Diamonds Blue Topaz Rhodolite Kaleidoscope in Stock
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
, sees jewellery as an art form that exists in harmony with the human body, forging beautiful creations
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2010s Greek Romantic Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, White Gold, 18k Gold

Ring Yellow Gold 18Kt Pear Shape with Peridot and Blue brilliant cut Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
combination of colors, that catches the eye. Nicofilimon, as a jewelry designer has this special ability to
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2010s Greek Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Greek Jewelry Designers For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of greek jewelry designers for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and Silver. Our selection of items includes 3 vintage examples as well as 9 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of greek jewelry designers bearing Revival or Modern hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer, Marcello Fontana and Georgios Collections Inc are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 3 Crystal versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of cabochon, round cut and bead can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of greek jewelry designers, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Greek Jewelry Designers?

Prices for greek jewelry designers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $213 and can go as high as $10,750, while greek jewelry designers, on average, fetch $1,680.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.