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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 ...
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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...
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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