PASSION FOR GEMS – PASSION FOR LIFE

The creative process of designing jewellery must always reflect respect for the gems. The uniqueness of each gem’s shape, color intensity and saturation makes it irresistibly inspirational and offers an esthetic challenge.

Mankind has always been mesmerized by the natural beauty of gems and the seemingly endless diversity of their colors and shapes. The belief that gems contained life has been reflected in their names and the properties they were assigned to, most of them describing the essence of life: fire, passion, good health, love and joy.

Diamond, Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz….

• Diamond – Deriving from the Greek word «Αdamas» (untamed) is traditionally associated with purity, love and joy.
• Amethyst – The name comes from the ancient Greek word – «A» (not ) and «Methystos» (intoxicated), a belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness.
• Ruby – The legends and lore of ruby are immense. Its power has been associated in ancient Indian beliefs with passion, inextinguishable fire and preservation of health.
• Topaz – The old sanskritic word tapas meaning fire was the root from which the modern name topaz has sprung.