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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...
Posted in 24 karat gold vermeil, 24kvm, art, arts, boutique, Bracelet, california, Charm, christmas, Christmas, classic, emmy award winning designer, fashion, Fashion Jewelry, Festive, fine jewelry, Garnet, Gifts, Gold, greek, greek island, Greek Orthodox, hand fabricated, hand made, handmade, Hearts, Holiday Gifts, Holiday Season, Holidays, jewelry, Jewelry Trends, Love, maria-tina karamanlakis, Miami Beach, Minoan, new, Presents, silver, sterling silver, Sterling Sivler, Trend Report, turquoise, turquoise jewelry, Turquoise mine, women

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...
Posted in 14k, 18k, 22 karat gold, 22k, 24 karat gold vermeil, 24kvm, art, arts, boutique, california, Church, classic, Couture, D&G, Dolce and Gabbana, emmy award winning designer, Fall Colors, Fall Fashion, Fall Fashion Trends, fashion, Gold, greek, greek island, Greek Orthodox, hand made, handmade, jewelry, maria-tina karamanlakis, Necklace, new, Orthodox, Pendant, Religious Symbols, san francisco, Trend Report, women

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...
Posted in 18k, 22 karat gold, 22k, art, arts, boutique, california, classic, Diamonds, emmy award winning designer, Fall Colors, Fall Fashion, Fall Fashion Trends, fashion, fine jewelry, Gifts, Gold, greek, greek island, hand fabricated, hand made, handmade, jewelry, Jewelry Trends, Love, maria-tina karamanlakis, Necklace, new, Trend Report, Valentino, women

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...
Posted in 18k, 22 karat gold, 22k, Bracelet, california, fashion, Fashion Jewelry, fine jewelry, hand fabricated, hand made, handmade, Hearts, jewelry, Labor Day, labor day, Love, maria-tina karamanlakis, new, silver, sleeping beauty turquoise, sterling silver, Summer, summer, turquoise, turquoise jewelry, Turquoise mine, women

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

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 ...
Posted in 24 karat gold vermeil, 24kvm, Beach, boutique, california, classic, greek, Greek Orthodox, hand fabricated, hand made, jewelry, Love, maria-tina karamanlakis, Miami, Miami Beach, Mother's Day, Mothers, Necklace, Pendant, san francisco, spring, Summer, turquoise, women

Better than a Bouquet for Mother's Day

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Mother's love is like a flower that never wilts in the sun... who's petals don't blow away in the wind.... Mother's love is the never-ending spri...
Posted in boutique, california, classic, Diamonds, Gold, hand made, jewelry, Love, maria-tina karamanlakis, Mother's Day, Mothers, new, Ring, san francisco, sterling silver, women

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 ...
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