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3 Tips for Buying Silver Jewelry

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Check out Maria-Tina's Sterling Silver Collection 1.  JEWELER’S HALLMARKS - Good jewelers leave their mark; they want people to know they...
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Getty Museum chooses Maria-Tina Minoan Jewelry

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
  Maria-Tina Karamanlakis and the staff here at Greek Island House are honored to have several of our pieces chosen by the J. Paul Getty Mu...
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One Big OPA to all the Grads!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Greek Island House says OPA! to all those graduates out there.  Mark this important milestone with a treasure from Maria-Tina Minoan Jewelry...
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Sacred Symbols for the Spring

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Since March 20th , Spring has been upon us which means that Easter is fast approaching and here at Greek Island House we are preparing for the holi...
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#Instalove this Amethyst!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Greek Island House and Maria-Tina Karamanlakis are now on Instagram! To inaugurate our newest social media platform we thought it only fitting to s...
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Sapphires For Your Love

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
    Here at Greek Island House we are pleased to welcome in the year with new projects and new pieces for all of you.  I have some beautiful new s...
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Decorate That Helping Hand!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
You know the problem...when you have to buy presents for those people you can't quite put your finger on.  You know, when you just can't remember i...
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Harvest the Seasons's Shiniest Pieces Now!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Shop our the latest pieces now! Fall is the harvest season and in Greece the fruits of the season are Pomegranates. Here at Greek Island House we...
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Viva la Dolce Vita!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
We had so much fun researching couture inspiration for you all last week that we couldn't help but share some more. This week our inspiration comes...
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Autumn Is Upon Us

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
The sounds of fall surround me as I write this blog today, the crisp wind whips around the chimney from Richardson's Bay, Canada Geese honk as they...
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New Bracelet HOT OFF THE BENCH!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Before summer comes to a complete close, before the last social event has come and gone, and before that fateful day when all your white hot outfit...
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SAY WHAT!?!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis

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