handmade fine jewellery
My name is Athanasios, and I live in Greece, where I design and handcraft jewelry inspired by Ancient and Byzantine Greek traditions. My workshop is established on the holy mountain Parnassus, near Delphi, the ancient secret holy city, considered the center of the earth by the ancient Greeks.
I chose "Rafael Santarosa" as the brand name for my jewels, and soon, my friends and customers started calling me Rafael Santarosa. I love the sound of this name and its secret meaning: Rafael is the name of the archangel of healing, and Santa Rosa symbolizes the holy feminine, representing the Greek goddess Aphrodite. It is a hymn to the evolution of female purity of soul, innocence, and passion, reminding us of the fertility, beauty, and abundance that women embody.
There is also a second secret in the "Santarosa" name. Santore Santarosa was a hero for the Greek people, an Italian nobleman and minister who gave all his wealth and ultimately his life in the Greek War of Independence.
Since 1988, as Rafael Santarosa, I have been crafting unique handmade jewelry. My fine jewelry masterpieces are made from solid sterling silver, sterling silver gold-filled, or solid gold. My collection includes floral pendants and rings, religious crosses and fashion crosses, ancient Greece-inspired necklaces, museum replicas, precious gems on earrings, and semi-precious stones on bracelets. You will also find Hellenic heritage symbols on fine rings, colorful enamels on fine silver, and ancient Greek coin replica charms and pendants.
After a long journey in archaeological excavations, metal restoration in applied archaeology, and jewelry design, I am now delighted to connect with you personally on Etsy. You can now purchase your piece of fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, and handmade jewelry, crafted with the knowledge and experience acquired from my relationship with the beauty, harmony, and perfection of Ancient Greek art.
I chose "Rafael Santarosa" as the brand name for my jewels, and soon, my friends and customers started calling me Rafael Santarosa. I love the sound of this name and its secret meaning: Rafael is the name of the archangel of healing, and Santa Rosa symbolizes the holy feminine, representing the Greek goddess Aphrodite. It is a hymn to the evolution of female purity of soul, innocence, and passion, reminding us of the fertility, beauty, and abundance that women embody.
There is also a second secret in the "Santarosa" name. Santore Santarosa was a hero for the Greek people, an Italian nobleman and minister who gave all his wealth and ultimately his life in the Greek War of Independence.
Since 1988, as Rafael Santarosa, I have been crafting unique handmade jewelry. My fine jewelry masterpieces are made from solid sterling silver, sterling silver gold-filled, or solid gold. My collection includes floral pendants and rings, religious crosses and fashion crosses, ancient Greece-inspired necklaces, museum replicas, precious gems on earrings, and semi-precious stones on bracelets. You will also find Hellenic heritage symbols on fine rings, colorful enamels on fine silver, and ancient Greek coin replica charms and pendants.
After a long journey in archaeological excavations, metal restoration in applied archaeology, and jewelry design, I am now delighted to connect with you personally on Etsy. You can now purchase your piece of fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, and handmade jewelry, crafted with the knowledge and experience acquired from my relationship with the beauty, harmony, and perfection of Ancient Greek art.