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The helix and the spiral are two of the most ancient symbols that appear ever since the Paleolithic era in Greece (Crete, Thira, Mycenae etc). This complicated but so powerful symbol is to be found everywhere in many ancient civilizations all around the world as well, as a symbol of the living force.
The Spiral on Buildings
We find it on almost every Greek building, public or private, and it decorates all-important architectural monuments of Greece. It appears on prehistoric rocks and secret stones, on prehistoric monolithic monumental walls and shrines, on sanctuaries and areas of worshiping. It is to be found on the Minoan frescos and on almost every ceramic vessel of Minoan Crete. It dominates on the ancient golden vases of Mycenae, forms the capitals on the ancient Greek columns and decorates the hair of the ancient Greek statues of virgins/maidens ‘Kores' and young boys ‘Kouroi' as a sacred knot.

The spiral movement, the ‘swirl', “η δίνη” (dini), as the Greeks used to call it, is nothing else than the way that life is being created. The spiral appears everywhere in nature. From the ancient shells down to the formation of Galaxies. We live in a three dimensional spiral Galaxy, in a helix. The tornados, popular the shells of the mollusks, our fingerprints, even our DNA molecules have a spiral form.

The spiral shape represents in many ways the solar and lunar powers, while the wind, the water, the thunder, the lighting are also forms of the big creative swirl.
The Spiral as the Symbol of Rebirth
The helix, the three-dimensional spiral, expands and contracts to symbolize thus the increase and decrease of the sun or moon, the birth, and rebirth. It also symbolizes the constantly rotating sky, the journey of the sun, the circular movement of the four seasons, the rotating of the earth.
The spirals or helices are also associated with the spinning and weaving of the web of life and the veil of the prehistoric Great Mother, who is controlling the human destiny.
The Spiral as the Labyrinth
The spiral symbolizes the Labyrinth itself and its unique Labyrinthically Dance or Walk. It is pointing out the several areas of being and the several ways of being, the wondering of a soul and its final returning back to the center.
The spiral is also combined with the center of the world, the ‘omphalos', as the main source of giving power and life.
The helix, the three-dimensional spiral, combining the shape of a curve and its dynamic moving force, symbolizes time. It thus indicates Growth, Continuity, the Rhythm of breath, the Rhythm of life itself.
The Divine has the Spiral as its main tool for the formation of the universe and the spiral as a tool reflects the Divine.

• All my pieces are in Sterling Silver (silver 925), flash gold plated sterling silver or oxidized sterling silver with a matte finish.

• All my jewelry is delivered to you in a minimal gift box packaging, accompanied with a receipt and my logo stamp authenticity warranty.

• I design and i create all my jewelry with lots of love and manufacture them in my studio with extra care, my inspiration comes from art, travelling, music, nature and the eternal Greek light.

•We are a traditional family business with more than 40 years of history and presence in the jewelry world. Our studio base is in Athens Greece.
•Our handmade jewelry is designed for women of all ages and all styles. We marry successfully the contemporary with the classic, creating jewelry that is simple, feminine, and elegant.
•Our jewelry can be worn from morning to evening, at any time, for any occasion. Our pieces become one with the woman, making her feel so connected that she will forget she is wearing them because the jewelry has become an integral part of her, an extension of her personality. Our jewelry gives her something extra which highlights her beauty without overshadowing her. Our inspiration is the moto “LESS IS MORE”. We merely add a touch of shine, achieved by the beauty that our mineral stones.

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