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Life's a Spiral

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Spirals have always played an important role in the Minoan Culture, as demonstrated through the presence of the labyrinth designs in the artistic a...
Posted in advancement, Ancient Bronze, art, arts, Beach, california, classic, emmy award winning designer, fashion, Fashion Jewelry, hand fabricated, hand made, handmade, jewelry, Love, maria-tina karamanlakis, Minoan, Necklace, new, Pendant, san francisco, silver, Spiritual Symbols, spring, sterling silver, Summer, turquoise, women

MIAMI BABY MIAMI!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Maria-Tina is back from Miami and has a tan to prove it! While reflecting on this great trip and others from summers past, a few words of wisdom bu...
Posted in 24 karat gold vermeil, 24kvm, fashion, Fashion Jewelry, Gold, Love, Miami, Miami Beach, Necklace, new, Pendant, sterling silver, turquoise, women

Bring on the Bronze!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis

 

Posted in Ancient Bronze, Blackened, Bronze, california, Chain, Fashion Jewelry, gunmetal, Hand Made, Handmade, Jewelry, maria-tina karamanlakis, Necklace, New, Pendant, san francisco, Summer, Urban, women

Celebrate the Hero in your Family

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Amphora ca. 530 B.C.   While Father’s Day was not a common celebration in Greece, let alone America until around the 1970’s, Gr...
Posted in Ancient Bronze, Arrow head, Arrowhead, Arrowhead Necklace, Arrowhead pendant, Chain, Dad, Dad's Day, Father's Day, Fathers, Hero, Man, Man Jewelry, Men's Jewelry, Necklace, Pendant, Sterling Silver, Sterling Silver Chain, Turquoise, Warrior

Beauty Runs in the Blood

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
At Greek Island House we are celebrating Mother's Day all month long by remembering the inspiring women in our lives and encouraging you to do the ...
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Off to the Beach!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Whether you are going to Turks and Caicos, Cabo San Lucas, Miami Beach, Aruba, Corte D' Azur, or Santorini, after you buy that ticket and book the ...
Posted in art, arts, Beach, boutique, california, Charm, classic, emmy award winning designer, fashion, Gifts, greek, greek island, Greek Orthodox, hand fabricated, hand made, Love, maria-tina karamanlakis, Necklace, new, Pendant, san francisco, silver, spring, sterling silver, Summer, turquoise, women

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 ...
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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