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THE DESIGNER
One of Greek’s emerging and talented contemporary jewellers, Anastazio Kostopoulos’ passion for jewellery unfolded in the company of his brother, Agis Kostopoulos, a noted gem-setter in Greece. At the age of 19, Anastazio began studying the art of stone-setting and jewellery-making under the tutelage of his brother. The two worked together for many years and honed their skills under the watchful eyes of the best Greek goldsmiths, working10-14 hours every day.
Anastazio’s love for gold jewellery led him to design the Nude Love heart pendent, Fish of Gold earrings, Contrast earrings and Cosmos pendent, among others. Desirous of carving a niche for himself in the world of jewellery in his native country, Anastazio made eight key pieces and presented them to the jewellers in Santorini. His talent did not go unnoticed.
Anastazio’s vision is that his wearable handmade jewellery should be an ode to femininity. The designs with intricate details, yet stylishly simple – Meander rings, Tears of Love pendant, Fish of Gold earrings – reflect his approachable and creative persona. Drawing upon geometry, textures and inspirations from Greek folklore, Anastazio’s jewellery is steeped in craft tradition and influenced by his heritage. Through his work Anastazio shares his love for artistic jewellery, inspired by ancient cultures, the nature and love of feminine sexuality. He designs in order to make the wearer feel beautiful, bring people together and inspire compliments. The power of a compliment, believes Anastazio, can make people feel more beautiful and confident than any other material possession.
For me bringing people together is what life is all about. My purpose is to help this process with the fabulous art of jewellery. My jewellery is mainly designed for dynamic women with strong personality, who like to feel unique, beautiful and confident when wearing one of my designs. – Anastazio
INSPIRATION
The main source of inspiration for the collection is ancient Greece and its symbols. The way ancient symbols existed and continue to preserved for eternity – a combination of old and new, past and future.
ROAD OF STARS
Sleek rectangular cocktail ring made of 18K yellow gold ring with white fildici marble encased in 0. 18ct brilliant-cut diamonds.
NUDE LOVE
The ancient Greek philosophers believed that the heart was the centre of life, imbuing the body with warmth and emotions.
Made with 18K yellow gold set with 60 brilliant round diamonds of 0.55ct. The pendant dangles on a tripled delicate 18K gold chain.
MEANDER
The oldest Greek symbol, Meander, symbolises victory and unity, infinity and eternal life as well as our journey in this world.
Twenty-two brilliant round diamonds weighing 0.42ct create the most known Greek symbol in the middle of a perfect cycle of 18K yellow gold.
DEEP FAITH
Cross as an ancient symbol represents the balance between the elements earth, water, wind and fire.
Made with 18K yellow gold adorned with 44 brilliant round diamonds, totalling a weight of 0.81ct. The pendant is worn on a tripled delicate 18K gold chain.
TEARS OF LOVE
The collection is inspired by the Greek mythology of Faidra’s unrequited love for Ippolito and how she tried to persuade him with her tears.
Made with 18K yellow gold in the shape of a tear, the design holds within it a pink tourmaline of 0.18ct and brilliant round diamonds of 0.235ct.
COSMOS
According to ancient Greece, the cosmos symbolises the universe. Made with 18K yellow gold, the black ruthenium embodies the infinity of the universe with green tourmaline in 0.18ct and brilliant round diamonds in0.275ct.
CONTRAST FACES
The design is inspired by two statues facing each other. Athena and Marsia represent the invention and playing of the flute, according to Greek mythology.
The design is informed by the fildici facing 18K yellow gold adorned with brilliant round diamonds.
FISH OF GOLD
Greek legends have it that wherever the sea provides fishes, the place grew to be wealthy.
The fish motif is made with 18K yellow gold and the tail with smoky quartz of 8ct set with brilliant round diamonds.
PRINCESS
The design draws its inspiration from the legendary beauty of Helen. Her beauty led to the eternal hate between the east and west.
Twelve brilliant round diamonds in 0.16ct embrace the rutilated quartz in 11ct.
SUN IN MOONLIGHT
The collection is informed by Greek mythology and captures the unique moment when the Sun meets his sister, the Moon, for some minutes of the day.
The 18K yellow gold represents the brilliance of the sun and the 18K white gold represents the Moon. Its craters are brought to life with the blue brilliant round diamonds of 0.59ct.
EMPRESS
According to ancient history, the ring was a symbol of power for anyone who owned a ring.
A blue topaz of 3ct dominates one side of the ring crafted in 18K yellow gold.
NEW LIFE
An elegant 18K yellow gold ring studded with 0.49ct brilliant-cut contrasting blue diamonds.
NEW LIFE
A sleek 18K white gold ring studded with 0.44ct brilliant-cut contrasting black diamonds
OMNIPOTENCE
A sleek and versatile 18K white gold ring studded with 0.44ct brilliant-cut diamonds.
RING OF SUNBEAMS
A delicate and versatile 18K yellow gold ring studded with 0.37ct brilliant-cut diamonds.
RING OF STARS
A sleek and versatile 18K white gold ring studded with 0.40ct brilliant-cut diamonds.
OPTIMISM
A sleek, square and versatile18K white gold ring studded with 0.105ct brilliant-cut black diamonds.
WOMEN’S KNOWLEDGE
An elegant 18K white gold ring with a row of 0.15ct brilliant-cut diamonds punctuated with a bright, pink triangular tourmaline.
YOU & I (MOI ET TOI)
A delicate 18K white gold ring with a row of 0.105ct brilliant-cut diamonds punctuated with amber and tourmalines on either side for an unexpected spin.
G E T I N T O U C HIf you would like any further information on ANASTAZIO or hi-res images, please do not hesitate to get in touch:
Anastazio Kostopoulos
+30 6937-669-626
Havriou 8, Athens, Greece -10562
