The highlights of your journey. What were the key steps that brought you to where you are today?
I studied and worked as an architect, and my very first jewelry design was conceived during my fourth year of studies, around 2008. I didn’t realize it at the time—it took nearly six years for that initial idea to finally take form. That moment, however, was pivotal; from then on, I began gradually shifting my focus more and more toward jewelry design and making.
The inspiration for that first piece came from Cycladic and Minoan civilization. The lines that define the female torso in those iconic figurines became my starting form. For me, the breast is a symbol of femininity, it houses the heart and offers humanity its first nourishment.
From that point on, inspiration unfolds naturally through nature, architecture, travel, the senses, and materials. Each design is a continuation of that original idea: a way of translating what moves me into a form that can be worn and made personal.
With an architectural background, how did you discover a creative path in jewelry, and how was the first idea born?
Architecture has always been the way I think and create. It taught me how to see form, proportion, light, and the space that surrounds the body. Over time, though, I felt the need for a more immediate, more tactile form of expression something handcrafted, something you can touch and wear.
The first idea was born precisely from that need: to unite the discipline of architecture with the organic nature of the body. Jewelry became, for me, a form of micro-architecture, a structure that carries emotion, history, and identity within it. That is where everything began, as a subtle shift that gradually evolved into an entire journey.
Having several years of experience behind you, how do you feel your aesthetic has evolved?
My aesthetic evolves the way any journey does: I hold on to the principles that define me, while leaving space for experience and the inspiration of the moment. Each new creation becomes a dialogue between memory and the present, forms, materials, travels, and images that settle within me guide my vision, while still allowing room for spontaneity and personal instinct. In this way, every piece carries my path within it, yet is born with freshness and vitality.
What do you consider the most significant achievements of your journey so far?
The realization of every new design is an achievement in itself. Each creation celebrates femininity and often draws deeply from tradition. Through minimalist lines, I incorporate traditional elements by “stripping them down,” allowing their structural essence to speak for itself. Every piece carries my personal perspective while forming a living connection with the person who wears it—becoming meaningful, alive. And isn’t that, in itself, an achievement?
What and which people around you help you move forward?
I am inspired by people who are deeply passionate about what they do, whether they are artists, creators, or simply individuals who live with authenticity. My friends and collaborators, who believe in my vision and encourage me through moments of doubt, are the driving force that helps me keep moving forward.
A particularly important role is played by my partner, Vangelis Liakos, with whom I share a deep love for design and aesthetics. Through his experience in branding, he often helps me see more clearly the essence behind each creation, encouraging me to evolve while remaining true to my identity.
What story does your new collection tell, and what are your immediate plans?
The new collection continues the dialogue between geometry and the body, with even purer forms and a stronger focus on the balance between void and mass. Each piece functions as a small, wearable architecture. In my immediate plans, I am experimenting with new materials, including precious stones, to introduce new dimensions to the collection.
Tell us about the story behind the photoshoot with Elias Joidos. What does it narrate, and what new statement does it make?
In my collaborations with Elias, our goal is to create images that function more as artistic statements than as conventional presentations of jewelry. Nature, the body, and the object enter into a shared dialogue, where jewelry shifts from the obvious to the suggestive, assuming the role of a carrier of meaning.
The narrative begins in nature, as a place of grounding and observation and evolves toward memory and time. At times, the jewelry belongs to the body; at others, it is detached from it, like an artifact bearing traces of life. Through this shift, it ceases to function as a consumable object and moves closer to the logic of an exhibit.
This story inevitably extends into family. The presence of my aunt, a 79-year-old woman with striking elegance and personality, is not a casting choice, but a deeply personal statement. My bond with my family is a source of strength and inspiration, and through it, jewelry becomes connected to continuity, care, and the transmission of experience from one generation to the next.
Thus, the photoshoot does not narrate a single moment, but a journey: from nature to the body, from the body to memory, and from memory to time.
Your jewelry moves beyond conventional norms, becoming small sculptures that frame the face in an unexpected way, eccentric, unconventional, surprising. How did this come about, and where do you feel you are headed?
My jewelry naturally evolved into small sculptural forms, as I have become increasingly interested in their relationship with the face and the movement of the body. Eccentricity and unconventionality are not goals in themselves, but rather outcomes of this exploration. I am moving toward pieces with a stronger presence works that function as statements while maintaining structural clarity.
Do you feel that this approach invites the audience to think outside the box, and what kind of response have you received so far?
Yes, I want the jewelry to provoke thought and open up new perspectives on how jewelry can be worn. The response so far has been deeply encouraging: I see people experimenting and expressing themselves, and many approach me to co-create custom, one-of-a-kind pieces together.
What do you consider the most important points in designing a piece of jewelry to make it truly successful, and what are your non-negotiable values?
The most important elements are the balance between form, proportion, and the way it feels on the body; every detail must serve the overall composition. My non-negotiable values are authenticity, handmade quality, and continuity between the original idea and the final result.
How has your design philosophy evolved over time, and what do you consider particularly valuable today?
My design philosophy has evolved from strict architectural forms toward a more lively, organic approach that connects geometry with the body. Today, personal expression, authenticity, and jewelry that tells a story through every detail are particularly valuable.
The best styling for your jewelry?
Something that can accommodate everything from Minimal and Dramatic to Baroque or Folkloric styles. I want the styling to highlight the jewelry, allowing it to stand out and express personality. After all, I draw inspiration from all styles.
Designers who inspire you and why
Elsa Peretti, whose minimalism and flowing, organic forms showed how jewelry can become everyday luxury, embracing the body naturally. If I had to name two more designers inspiring me today: Charlotte Chesnais, for her minimal, sculptural pieces exploring organic forms and balance on the body, and Saskia Diez, whose expressive minimalism transforms simplicity into elegance.
Are we what we choose?
I believe so. The objects we choose reflect who we are and how we want to present ourselves. Jewelry can become an extension of personality, telling stories and expressing identity.
The last thing you purchased and why
An indoor plant. I chose it because I love living with things that evolve, require care, and change over time.
The best book you’ve read recently
The Philosopher and the Wolf
Three places you love returning to and why
The sea, the mountains, and wherever my loved ones are because a place only has meaning through lived experience.
Does art and creation make us better people?
Not automatically. But it makes us more conscious and that’s a start. I believe creation does not purify; it illuminates.
Your definition of beauty
Beauty is when something makes you feel. There are no rules for me. It’s when the truth of an object or a moment becomes perceptible, a balance between the expected and the unexpected that embraces you naturally.
Have you ever designed anything for a home collection? If not, what would you create?
Before jewelry, I worked exclusively in architecture. For the spaces I designed, I created many custom lighting pieces, furniture, and more. So in a way, I have already created numerous home objects, each made to fit its space perfectly.
What do you consider authentic today?
Authentic is anything that stays true to itself, whether an object, a work, or a person, without trying to impress.
If you were to design something for TheAuthentics.gr, what would it be?
I would design a charm, a versatile object that anyone can use as they wish. It could be added to a necklace, a bracelet, keys, or even a lapel pin, transforming and becoming something personal for each individual.
Photography: @EliasJoidos
