Descrizione
sz 9.5 Konstantino 18k/Sterling Chalcedony ring. 14 grams, decent size, very
well made, authentic, uncommon ring with no significant issues.
4,000 BC
In the heart of the Mediterranean, generations of alchemists, artisans and
goldsmiths explored the depths of earth's most valued materials. Gold, silver,
bronze and precious stones inspired the creation of fine jewelry, a creative
expression of human intelligence.
Through the ages, Greek goldsmiths have estab- lished an exceptionally unique
presence in the history of fine jewelry, evident across the Mediterra- nean,
spanning through the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Byzantine eras of
Greece. The indestructible nature of fine jewelry exudes -like qualities, a
timelessness that surpasses the ages of style and trend. The Konstantino style
emerged from the roots of these traditions, paving the way for its own unique
style, one re-defining the blueprint of the classical Greek identity.
1958: Birth of a legend
Konstantino was born in Filiadona, a small village outside Athens where the
Ancient city of Melitea once stood. There he watched his father closely as he
worked on the farm, building machines and tools of his own. Here Konstantino
developed a great appre- ciation for the art of hand craftsmanship.
1978: A musical influence
Following his love for music, the young Konstantino became a disc jockey in the
city of Athens, playing everything from Carlos Santana to Lou Reed. These icons
and many more, inspired a stylistic fluidity that introduced an essence of glam
rock to the scene. By way of music, Konstantino began curating his own aesthetic
identity, as a creative mind and style icon. Where, these legends continue to
influence the rule breaking spirit that drives the design team at Konstantino to
this day.
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1983: Jewelry saved my life
Konstantino fled the music scene of Athens in search of an oasis, he took a trip
to the island of Hydra where he lived for the next 15 years. It was on this
magical island, where Konstantino fell in love with jewelry. He began collecting
and curating jewelry, whereby in 1988 the first Konstantino store opened.
1991: Annette
Hydra is not only the birthplace of Konstantinos love for Jewelry but was also
where he met his soon to be wife and creative partner, Annette. Together, from
the ground up, Konstantino Jewelry soon estab- lished its presence in the US and
global market.
1998: Global Impact
As the admiration and craze for Konstantino spread, the dream continued to grow,
where now our designs can be found in 10 countries globally. With the addition
of a longstanding presence in Neimans, Sax, etc. etc. Konstantino is proud to
represent an evolution of the Greek style to the world of fine jewel- ry lovers.
2016: A Family Future
Konstantino and Annette’s children, Julian and Phaedra joined the team, further
continuing the legacy of love, risk, and passion for gold smithery and design.
This new generation leads with humility, knowledge and a natural instinct for
the dynamic of the Konstantino brand. Preserving the core philoso- phies of the
brand and expanding on its already established style, is a challenge that’s been
taken on with confidence.
