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dubai_suzie

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I love Greek jewelry!! These are some of my top sites that I like to shop and browse from

Gold Jewelry Zolotas | JEWELS | BRIDAL | GIFTS

Discover the mythical creations of the famous Greek jeweler, making history since 1895. Enter a universe of high aesthetics and craftsmanship.
www.zolotasjewelry.com www.zolotasjewelry.com

www.greekroots.shop

GREEK ROOTS

Τα καλύτερα Αρχαία Ελληνικά Κοσμήματα! Ανακαλύψτε συλλογές Ελλήνων σχεδιαστών, καθώς και μοναδικά χειροποίητα σχέδια από Χρυσό & Ασήμι.
www.greekroots.shop www.greekroots.shop

Kotinos

Συλλογές κοσμημάτων από τον αρχαίο Ελληνικό Πολιτισμό. Μοντέρνες συλλογές κοσμημάτων σε σε χρυσό & λευκόχρυσο Κ14. Αναλαμβάνουμε ειδικές παραγγελίες σε χρυσά κοσμήματα 14Κ & 18κ.
www.kotinos.com.gr www.kotinos.com.gr

 
dubai_suzie said:
I love Greek jewelry!! These are some of my top sites that I like to shop and browse from

Gold Jewelry Zolotas | JEWELS | BRIDAL | GIFTS

Discover the mythical creations of the famous Greek jeweler, making history since 1895. Enter a universe of high aesthetics and craftsmanship.
www.zolotasjewelry.com www.zolotasjewelry.com

www.greekroots.shop

GREEK ROOTS

Τα καλύτερα Αρχαία Ελληνικά Κοσμήματα! Ανακαλύψτε συλλογές Ελλήνων σχεδιαστών, καθώς και μοναδικά χειροποίητα σχέδια από Χρυσό & Ασήμι.
www.greekroots.shop www.greekroots.shop

Kotinos

Συλλογές κοσμημάτων από τον αρχαίο Ελληνικό Πολιτισμό. Μοντέρνες συλλογές κοσμημάτων σε σε χρυσό & λευκόχρυσο Κ14. Αναλαμβάνουμε ειδικές παραγγελίες σε χρυσά κοσμήματα 14Κ & 18κ.
www.kotinos.com.gr www.kotinos.com.gr

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Ooohhh these are so beautiful!! I love classic Greek jewelry like Konstandinata and Greek crosses. These sites are also really great for gifts, especially for baptisms and weddings
 
These are all so gorgeous! I love to show my cultural pride by wearing Greek jewelry.
 
I usually shop for Greek jewelry while in Greece. I know this doesn't help if you don't happen to be in Greece. Next best thing for me in the United States is to look for jewelry dealers that often rent space at Greek festivals throughout the United States. These links are great, too. Thanks for sharing!
 
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lalajess said:
I usually shop for Greek jewelry while in Greece. I know this doesn't help if you don't happen to be in Greece. Next best thing for me in the United States is to look for jewelry dealers that often rent space at Greek festivals throughout the United States. These links are great, too. Thanks for sharing!
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There is one in Boston that I know of https://www.gartaganisbrothers.com
never been to it though but im sure that there are a few more
 
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