Ileana Makri

The globe trotting Ileana Makri creates sensually cool jewelry intended for daily wear. Inspired by her Greek roots and the mystically beautiful Grecian destination of Patmos, Ileana infuses the world around her into her designs. Her fascination with nature, ancient legends, religious iconography and literature is evident in her themes. These pieces use the Evil Eye talisman adopted by many cultures as a charm to ward off evil spirits and are accentuated with kaleidoscopic stones. The era of punk rock also permeates her collections – tough skulls safety pin designs are given a softer feminine vibe with tsavorites, sapphires, rubies and diamonds.