MARIA-TINA KARAMANLAKIS, BFA, MFA is a Greek-American designer and goldsmith with 6 regional Emmys and 12 international BDA awards in graphic design and art direction. Maria-Tina brings her award winning talents in art and design to the jewelry world creating museum quality handmade pieces.
Maria-Tina's "future antiquities” ----jewelry handcrafted using ancient methods and metals, made to last for centuries ---- are inspired by the spiritual icons of her Minoan ancestors (2500 BC -1500 BC). Connecting the modern wearer to the ancient forces of life, love and happiness, Maria-Tina's pieces capture the essence of that wearer in iconic beauty and strength.
All jewelry is made in Maria-Tina's studios in San Francisco and Marin County, California.and comes in solid gold, 24 kt. vermeil, sterling silver and ancient bronze; some feature precious and semi-precious stones each in laid by hand.
"I want to give my collectors Classic Style with a little bit of Opa!" says Maria-Tina.