Jewellery shopping in Athens
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Elena Votsi
Votsi is renowned for her original, big and bold designs using exquisite semiprecious stones, which sell in New York and London. Her profile was boosted when she was chosen to design the new Olympic Games medal.
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Synapeiro
The first retail store to open in this otherwise residential/entertainment precinct, this store has contemporary jewellery artfully set against recycled furniture and an old crockery window display.
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Apriati
This tiny, delightful store has a tempting selection of fun and original contemporary designs from Athena Axioti, Themis Bobolas and other local designers. There’s a second store in Kolonaki.
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Skedio & Kosmima
Blink and you might miss this tiny treasure trove in a grand old arcade. You can barely do a 360-degree turn, but the shop is crammed with lovely contemporary pieces by local jewellers.
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Fanourakis
Delicate pieces of folded gold characterise Fanourakis’ bows, insects and other unique creations. The distinctive designs are sheer art, a factor that is also reflected in the prices.
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Kanakis
A stunning range of contemporary jewellery from Cretan Spiros Kanakis, who often plays on ancient Greek motifs in his original gold designs; mostly handmade in his Iraklio workshop.
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Zolotas
Internationally renowned Zolotas breathes life into ancient Greece with replicas of museum pieces, having had the exclusive rights to make copies of the real thing since 1972.
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Archipelagos
Unique contemporary pieces in silver and gold for jewellery lovers with moderate budgets. There are also interesting ceramics and trinkets, including fine silver bookmarks.
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Thelgitron
In the tiny workshop of Konstantinos Gouveris you’ll find some unique contemporary designs that stand out from the usual Plaka tourist offerings. He mostly works in silver.
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Lalaounis
Leading Greek jeweller Lalaounis’ exquisitely crafted creations reflect ancient Greek motifs and draw inspiration from other cultures, biology, nature and mythology.
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Petai Petai
This narrow store has cabinets full of eclectic designs from leading local designers, from casual silver pieces to handcrafted gold with precious stones.
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Byzantino
One of the best of the myriad stores in Plaka selling gold in ancient and Byzantine motifs; the jewellery here is handcrafted by the owners.
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