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Konstantino was born in Athens and raised amid the beauty and majesty of one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
“My father was a huge influence in my life… he taught me constantly about Greek philosophy, history and art.” Enthralled with Greek history and the rich legacy of Greek gods and goddesses, Konstantino developed an endless fascination with the artisanship of the earliest Greek jewelry designs. v “This is why our jewelry is different from any other. Our designs are timeless and universal. They come from the core of civilization and the elements of the modern world." Throughout time, artisans have paid homage to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. In his own tribute to this magnificent goddess, Konstantino has devoted a lifetime to creating modern expressions of ancient Greek jewelry. Konstantino was born in Athens and raised amid the beauty and majesty of one of the oldest civilizations in the world. “My father was a huge influence in my life… he taught me constantly about Greek philosophy, history and art.” Enthralled with Greek history and the rich legacy of Greek gods and goddesses, Konstantino developed an endless fascination with the artisanship of the earliest Greek jewelry designs. “This is why our jewelry is different from any other. Our designs are timeless and universal. They come from the core of civilization and the elements of the modern world." Throughout time, artisans have paid homage to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. In his own tribute to this magnificent goddess, Konstantino has devoted a lifetime to creating modern expressions of ancient Greek jewelry. “Greece, for me, is a land of magnificent contrasts. Blinding light and forbidding darkness. Crashing seas and arid farmland. Frenetic cosmopolitan cities amid ancient ruins and lost temples. As a boy, my playground was the architecture of the Acropolis, the Temple of Delphi. My village, Melitea, belonged to the warrior Achilles of Troy. Knowing this... that this famous warrior from Greek history had actually lived in MY birthplace had a lifelong effect on me. All these ancient elements are etched in my soul... so every piece I design possesses my essence, my experiences, and my passion for Greece.” Konstantino uses the ancient engraving and etching techniques found in early Greek jewelry. Look for the echoes of history in each piece, feel their timeless craftsmanship and enduring beauty… this is Konstantino. Inscriptions… Opulence in a pearl ring inscribed in Greek, “Dare to have the courage to love.” Intaglio… Roman Emperors commissioned Greek stone cutters to produce intaglios, images cut into stone. Bezel-set onyx intricately carved with an image of Pegasus, the winged horse of Greek mythology… a symbol of strength. Gifts of Nature… Mother of Pearl with raised cut stone possesses a mysterious and beckoning iridescence — light reflected from the ethereal heavens above. It reminds the wearer to “Have faith” with a Greek orthodox inscription. Visit our secure online store to purchase Kontantion designs |
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