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Resurrection of the CROSS!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Inspired by the icons and imagery on the walls of the Greek Orthodox Churches of her youth, Maria-Tina Karamanlakis has designed this stunning ...
Posted in 18k, art, arts, boutique, california, Charm, Church, classic, Cross, Easter, greek, greek island, Greek Orthodox, hand fabricated, hand made, jewelry, Love, maria-tina karamanlakis, Minoan, Necklace, new, Pendant, Religious Symbols, san francisco, spring, women

Happy Vernal Equinox!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Celebrate the fertility of spring with this beautiful new Fig leaf Necklace from Greek Island House and Maria-Tina Karamanlakis.  A symbol ...
Posted in art, arts, boutique, california, Charm, classic, emmy award winning designer, fashion, Gifts, greek, hand fabricated, hand made, jewelry, Minoan, Necklace, new, organic, Pendant, san francisco, silver, Spiritual Symbols, spring, sterling silver, women

Get It Out of Your Head and Onto Paper!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Thanks to all who attended our Business for Artists workshop last weekend! We had a fantastic time hosting the first class in our Artist Enrichmen...
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Happy Heart's Day

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
  Celebrate the love of your life by giving them a gift as unique as they are! Maria-Tina Karamanlakis' sterling silver hand-hammered signatu...
Posted in art, arts, boutique, Bracelet, california, Charm, classic, Gifts, hand fabricated, hand made, Hearts, jewelry, Love, maria-tina karamanlakis, Necklace, new, Pendant, san francisco, silver, sterling silver, Valentine's Day, women

New Artist Enrichment Workshops

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
At Greek Island House we believe that art can only be fully appreciated when it is shared with friends, family and the rest of the world. I...
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Komboloi Necklace

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Whether Christian, Buddhist, Eastern Orthodox, or Muslim, nearly every culture and religion of the world has their own set of worry beads (ros...
Posted in art, arts, greek, greek island, Greek Orthodox, hand fabricated, hand made, jewelry, maria-tina karamanlakis, new, organic, Religious Symbols, silver, Spiritual Symbols, sterling silver, turquoise, women

Hot Off the Bench!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
 Hello Everyone!  I am thrilled to introduce piece that could have been worn by Minoan Priestess! I just completed this large cuff for ...
Posted in art, arts, california, copper, cuff, hand fabricated, hand made, jewelry, Minoan, new, organic, san francisco, silver, sleeping beauty turquoise, sterling silver, turquoise