Monday, May 18, 2015

Fine and Innovative Jewelry from Greece


Greece has become the new capital of jewelry designing with a flood of modern jewelry designers creating exquisitely designed modern fine jewelry for the world fashion crowd. Gone are the days when only serpentine cuffs and gold coins would be the hallmark of Greek jewelry. The designers are crafting modern pieces with unmatched designing glory to wow the world. A dwindling economy instead of killing the interest and resources of jewelry designers have propelled their ideas and thoughts and their will to create some masterpieces that the world takes note of. Some designers are of the opinion that crisis is the mother of all invention and so also jewelry.

Capturing the ‘phoenix rising from the ashes’ spirit is a collection of jewelry items with minimalist gold designs set with small diamonds. The culture and heritage of Greece can be glimpsed through these jewelry items with modern twist for the jewelry aficionado. The Modern Greek jewelry designers are endeavoring to leave their own mark by drawing upon the earlier traditions of jewelry making in Greece. This ensures that the jewelry items remain Greek in spirit and yet appear progressive to the eyes of the modern jewelry fan. All their jewelry pieces appeared in the Baselworld for modern buyers. 

The Greek Village collection in the Baselworld is assimilation of natural elements like rough gemstones or stingray skin into sculptural jewelry. All the jewelry pieces reflect Greek effect in color combinations, geometric shapes and the seamless blend of it all. All the Greek jewelry items reflect various aspects of Greece in a modified manner. Some of the effects are visible at first glance while others are not. For example, in the multi-colored gemstone ring set in yellow gold Greek effect is predominant. The architectural cuff made from black and rose gold with brilliant cut diamonds is a masterpiece which the Greek designers can boast off. It has a profound effect on the onlooker and leaves the person mesmerized. 

Whereas the previous two pieces are Greek in their appearance, the gold ring set with tourmaline quartz and rutile wrapping the entire finger looks absolutely sleek with its modern charming design. Women who are fond of bold designs will definitely like the white diamond and emerald earrings in pronounced geometrical shapes somewhat resembling missiles. A wonderful brown diamond, emerald baguette, lapis lazuli necklace will complement any ensemble flawlessly and the gold ring set with pave diamonds and three labradorites will enchant the onlooker deeply.

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