Efstathias jewellery is a glimpse into two different worlds. The one that surrounds us and the one we have inside us! The earthy texture of the mineral rocks with the harmonious imperfections of nature taking off their beauty, the architecture of the city unlocking the imagination releasing emotions that move us, creating little sparkling stories that tell the mood of each day.
Semiprecious stones are the wonders of an unseen world, of an inconceivable space-time; they are evidence of the collisions of the forces of creation and destruction, in the layer of the lithosphere, in nature, in the sea, in the depths of geological time. From the unseen world of Efstathias ideas and imagination in her hands, the new place of the semi-precious stones hospitality is created. The creators handmade jewellery, the result of beauty, mystery and art, continues its journey to the place of beauty and mystery, the human body. This encounter activates the dynamics of the relationship, reflecting the beauty and harmony of their coexistence.
Amethyst
The gem of healing. According to mythology, the goddess Artemis transformed the daughter Amethyst into a stone in order to save her from the drunken Dionysus.
Aqua marine
The sacred stone of Neptune, with a characteristic blue or turquoise colour. It is a symbol of youth, hope, health, and the devotion of newlyweds and is a powerful amulet of sailors.
Aventurine
Its name comes from the Italian phrase "a ventura" which means "by chance". According to the story, around 1700, in Murano, Italy, a type of glass was made by a glassmaker who accidentally dropped copper shavings into the molten material. The resulting glass had an iridescent appearance and was called avventurino, giving its name to the stone, which had a similar appearance.
Corundum
Its name comes from the Indian words kauruntaka, kurundam, karand and the Sanskrit kurivinda meaning red. The ancient Greeks called it
Cyanite
The stone was known in antiquity for its special electrical properties. It is thought to enhance psychic abilities and intuition and encourages personal expression and communication.
Garnet
The stone is found in abundance and has many forms depending on the metal from which it is formed. It is thought to help relieve emotional disharmony and inspire love and devotion.
Sodalite
The stone was discovered in the 19th century in Greenland and became widely known as it was used in the decoration of Marlborough House in London. It is considered an excellent stone for the spirit and a symbol of harmony.
Spinel
In the past, the stone was associated with Ruby; for example, spinel is the famous "Black Princes Ruby", found in the Imperial Crown of England. It is thought to help renew energy.
Strawberry quartz
Its name comes from the English word "strawberry" which means strawberry and refers to the similarity of the characteristic red-pink colour of the stone with the strawberry. The strawberry stone is considered a symbol of love and harmonious relationships.
