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mykonians at heart

Top left and
clockwise: pendant
from the Delos
Collection, pendant
from the Mykonos
Collection,
bracelets and
pendant from the
Golden Shore
Collection, ring
from the Cinema GEORGIOS & CO
Collection.
THE EXCEPTIONAL WORLD OF JEWELLERY

Inspiration and craftmanship, high aesthetic and uniqueness The
characterize these exquisite collections. MYCONIAN

Maria Makryianni is a pure Myconian lady Delos created centuries ago are the basis of the
who was born and raised in the legendary island jewellery in the Delos Collection - aspects that Collection
of Mykonos and she is the designer behind leave a truly lasting impression. You could say
the illustrious company GEORGIOS & CO that anyone lucky enough to have acquired a
Fine Jewellery. She knows nearly every stone piece from the collection has also acquired a Hospitality
in Mykonos island and this is what makes the part of Delos’ history.
difference in her jewellery creations. We caught What are in your opinion those singular or
up with Maria to discover more about the pieces particular elements that have helped you stand
she designs and creates and how they reflect the out from the competition in the Mykonos
beauty of the island of Mykonos. market? The quality of the items and their
What makes a piece of jewellery timeless? timelessness, the excellent service offered, and
What is at the heart of the Georgios & Co’s ultimately the fact that I truly believe in and
Fine Jewellery collections? Designing and love what I do.
creating Georgios & Co jewellery is a complex How do you spend your time on Mykonos? Is it
process that requires a high sense of aesthetics difficult to balance work and pleasure? Mykonos
and excellent craftsmanship. It’s this aesthetic that is indeed a truly inimitable place. I chose to live
informs the design of the piece and helps make on this wonderful island, and I wouldn’t change
it unique and ultimately timeless. Craftsmanship it for the world. The architecture, the sun, sea
is the second but also most vitally important and wind, they are all elements that give me so
ingredient that ensures precision and quality in much inspiration and drive to continue to design
every piece. It’s both my dream and passion to and create jewellery.
design and create jewellery that our customers Are your sons planning to enter the family
will hold on to and cherish for life. business? Both of my sons have expressed an
How do your pieces incorporate the islands of interest in the world of jewellery from a very
Mykonos and Delos? Georgios & Co has a long young age. They marvel at the process of making
history on the island of Mykonos. In fact, two of a piece by hand and they’re curious about it. Just
the first collections that were ever designed were seeing them in our workshop and our stores fills
the Mykonos Collection and the Delos Collection. me with joy and gives me energy. I believe they
Contemporary but timeless at the same time, the will be worthy successors of our family tradition
Mykonos Collection encompasses the light, the and take the company with its 40 year history
wind, the sea – all elements which abound on even further in the future.
the island – and draws from the cosmopolitan After your admittedly impressive career
character and vibe that Mykonos exudes. The trajectory, what is your life philosophy? Do
Delos Collection comprises unique pieces of what you love and love what you do which I
jewellery inspired by Delos Island’s truly matchless believe is echoed in the best way possible in the
location. The exceptionally beautiful aspects of jewellery we make. .
One Destination Four Locations Eleven Choices
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Waterfront, GR 84600, Mykonos T +30 22890 22097 | Agia Anna, GR 84600, Mykonos T +30 22890 79259