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It is a great joy to reach out from the small, beautiful island of Cyprus and share with you a tradition that started in 1888 and has been passed down from father to son for five generations. For 120 years, love and passion for the art of Greek jewelry has been put into the 'Kalopedis Jewellery' Collections. Designs vary from traditional to modern Greek jewelry, such as gold crosses, worry beads, Greek rings, as well gold evil eye jewelry and silver stefana. These are handmade Greek jewelry (known as "Greek jewellery" in the UK). From Byzantine jewelry to Greek key jewelry. From exclusive wedding rings to silver teaspoons, as well as a range of gold crosses such as Greek crosses, crucifix pendants and diamond crosses. As a member of a family that is an artistic contributor with its Orthodox Church supplies to the Christian community, and one which represents the Greek culture through the art of jewelry I welcome you to a personal relationship with the past, which in these modern days, is unique and hard to find. Welcome to our family. - Michael Kalopedis |
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Gold crosses
Featuring more than 260 designs!
Click here to choose from:
Modern Crosses, Classic & Greek designs, Diamond crosses, Crucifix pendants and the new
Small Crosses collection.
More traditional Greek and Cypriot crosses can also be found in the Byzantine jewelry as well as in the Gold and Silver Filigree collections.
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Evil Eye jewelry
The use of evil eye jewelry is a strong element of many cultures in the Mediterranean. According to Greek traditions, evil eye jewelry can protect from things such as the envy of others and bad luck.
But here with many modern and fashionable designs, evil eye jewelry is not only from the prejudiced ones!
Click here for the:
Evil Eye Bracelets or the
Pendants collection.
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Greek Key jewelry
Also known in Greek as Meandros. Kalopedis features two collections of Greek Key jewelry. One consists of 'silver Greek jewellery,' while the other with yellow and white gold, Greek key jewelry designs.
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Silver Greek jewellery Collection, primarily includes Greek rings and Greek key earrings. Whereas the gold collection features a greater variety of designs.
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Exclusive Wedding Rings and Revised Greek Jewelry Designs
Besides keeping the tradition of Greek Jewelry alive, Kalopedis Jewelry aslo showcases a series of modern designs. Good examples are the Linea Emme collection of diamond jewlry, revised Greek jewelry designs such as the pomegranate earrings of the pearl jewelry collection and above all, its exclusive collection of wedding rings:
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Worry beads
The silver worry beads collection features traditional and modern Greek worry beads.
These are
used to relieve stress and to pass time. Playing with a set of worry beads, is also a method used by those who try to quit smoking.
A number of different designs for worry beads are available. Both as a Komboloi (closed hoop worry beads) or a Begleri (single strip worry beads).
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Ancient Greek - Cyprus
The Ancient Greek jewelry collection showcases replicas of Cyprus Jewellery as these were found on the island. They include gold pomegranate designs, a symbol of fertility, as well as gold ancient statues and the Aphrodite. The Jewellery tradition of Cyprus dates back to the Archaic Period of 750-500 B.C.
Related items: are the fully handmade crosses, earrings and other filigree jewellery designs of Cyprus. Found in the Silver and Gold Filigree, 'Heritage' Collections.
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In addition to the modern and Greek Jewelry sections, the ?Kalopedis Signature? items, are mostly found in the Ecclesiastic and Decorative Art collections. This is essence of the 120 year tradition, hammered in the handmade Byzantine silver icons and Ecclesiastic items as well as in the signature collection of silver fruit bowls, vases and plates.
Christian Community The Kalopedis, Orthodox Church supplies and Silver Icons around the world. >>
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The jewelry information section, provides details on the history of Greek Jewelry, and Byzantine art. Background information on Decorative art as well as the artistic technique of Filigree and hammering found in Greek jewelry, especially on the traditional Cyprus gold crosses. There is also a guideline on birthstones, Greek name days and wedding anniversaries.
Jewelry Information Section >>
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