In the Skarpetis workshop you will find a rich collection of handmade, modern and trendy jewelry. Creations designed and made entirely in our workshop with passion.
With gold and silver as basic materials, alone or in combinations, we design special jewelry with the aim of harmonious coexistence. Sometimes with precious or semi-precious stones or combining other materials such as wood, glass, pebbles or ceramics. The collection consists of simple and austere, to complex and elaborate designs, inspired by influences and dreams. Pressing on tradition and the present day, some jewelry are based on experimentation and randomness, making the creation a game, while others are made with strict design constraints, calculations and proportions. We always focus on the human, we give shape and form to chaos. Authentic creations in a balance of aesthetics and durability with guaranteed quality of materials (and after sale service).Unique jewelry with personality, history, style and point of view for special people.
The art of silversmithing in Rhodes has its roots in antiquity. Over the years, several conquerors passed through the island, leaving their local cultural imprint. The 20th century Rhodes is under Italian occupation. This period left a strong imprint on the island to this day. Architecture, vocabulary, symbols, etc. Something similar happened with jewelry!
According to oral testimonies, Prestias, an Italian craftsman, was the first to create the models of Rhodian jewelry, using patterns and symbols from elements that already existed on the island (Colossus, 3 mills, hibiscus, etc.)
The need for souvenirs from the island due to the tourist development and the creativity of Prestia, as well as many Rhodian silversmiths, established Rhodesian jewelry. Thus, the pyramid bracelet was born with the 6 landscapes-symbols of the island, the silver-gold pins, the rings with the rose (rose) and the marcasites or the turquoises, the hollow cross with the rose, the men’s ring with the Colossus the deer, hibiscus etc.
The Rhodian jewelry also includes the filigree cross with the curved ends or the knightly (Maltese) motif, a technique that probably comes from the nearby coasts of Central Asia.
All this tradition that until now was passed down from generation to generation, was inherited to Lefteris from his father, who, in addition to the secrets in the techniques, gave him the corresponding valuable tools to create these intricate handmade jewelry to this day.
In addition to the Rhodian jewelry, some of the Dodecanese jewelry such as the silver tassel of Karpathos, the curl from Kastelorizo and everything else that is close to these styles and patterns are made in the workshop.
In collaboration with the cultural association of Halki, the jewelry for the traditional costume of the island was designed and manufactured from the beginning, since no old jewelry has been saved from this island.
At workshop Skarpetis we serve you by presenting or manufacturing some traditional jewelry for you. Finally, we provide the ability to copy an old piece of jewelry into one or more copies.
We continue and evolve the tradition by keeping it alive!
Constructions that go beyond the concept of jewelry and applied art, made of gold, silver, copper, brass (bronze) etc ..
We also create to order or we offer you handmade elegant crafts-tiny works of art, with representations, landscapes, images, portraits, sculptures, personal and business gifts, souvenirs and anything you can imagine.
Finally, the special constructions include small items such as lighthouse, mill, well, playground, statuettes, boxes, key cases, etc.
This category includes the various ecclesiastical objects that are not available in the trade! Some of them are: silver / silver-gold wreaths or shirts of images, various elements such as hands, feet, canes, candles, etc., gold or silver vases such as swords, slippers, brooms, etc.
Our art is next to every joy of man, putting its stamp on eternity. In marriage, childbirth, baptism and even in love and appreciation. Every person experiences all this uniquely and unrepeatably. The symbol of this moment fits to be unique as well.
Made with a feeling of exclusivity… the hands of the craftsman become your own hands, fulfilling your wish. And if you still do not have a thought or your idea is not complete, let’s design it and complete it together.
We create from the beginning, wedding rings, baptismal crosses, wedding wreaths, classic or alternative single stones, gifts for the groomsmen, etc. Jewelry in silver, gold yellow or white gold, with 14, 18, 22 carats and with simple or precious stones, made exclusively for you and your loved ones!