Anastazio

The good triangles of Anastazio

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Anastazio, brand of the Greek designer Anastasios Kotsopoulos, launches the new collection (it is the third) Amazing Triangles. As the name suggests, the shape of the jewels that make up the collection is the triangle. A geometric shape that is difficult to translate into rings, necklaces and earrings, but this is exactly what Anastasios managed to do.

Collana in oro e diamante
Collana in oro e diamante

In fact, when you think about it, the triangle is also a frequent architectural element in the classical tradition of Greek art. Just think of the triangular pediments resting on the columns of the temples. But not only that: the designer refers to this geometric shape, to symbols of creativity, harmony, integration and change. In short, a triangle is a positive allusion. The Amazing Triangles collection is handmade in gold, with small diamonds set.
Anello della collezione Amazing Triangles
Anello della collezione Amazing Triangles

Anastasios Kotsopoulos started early: at the age of 19 he learned the art of bezel setting alongside his brother Agis, continuing to improve his experience by collaborating with the best Greek goldsmiths.
Anello di Anastazio indossato
Anello di Anastazio indossato

Anello in oro e diamante
Anello in oro e diamante

Bracciale in oro e diamante
Bracciale in oro e diamante







By Anastazio a mythical collection

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The ancient myth of Meander in the jewelery collection of the Greek designer Anastazio ♦ ︎

Greece, in addition to being a popular tourist destination, is the country where western culture was born. There is no need to disturb the philosophy of Plato & c., The architecture of Fidia, the literature of Homer, the theater of Aeschylus, the mythology of Olympus (the list could go on) to know that this small country overlooking on the Mediterranean sea it is a sort of navel in the history of humanity. A necessary premise to explain how, even today, ancient Greece arouses interest and strong emotions. And that’s why even modern designers do not escape the desire to look for their roots.
Anastazio Kotsopoulos, founder and creative director of the Athens jewelery fair of the same name, Anastazio, has dedicated his new collection to the myth of Meandro, but with a modern design. If you don’t remember Greek mythology, you must know that Meander, son of Oceano and Thetis, on the occasion of the conflict with the city of Possene, vowed to the goddess Cybele to sacrifice the first person he would saw when he returned home if, in exchange, he had granted him the victory. But Meandro was unlucky (or punished for his request). In fact, he met his mother, sister and son Archelao. He killed them all three, as promised to Cybele, even if he then repented of his gesture and tormented by remorse he killed himself by throwing himself into the Anabenone river.
Looking back on the myth, Anastazio has now created a small collection of eight pieces. Seven pieces are in silver and 18-carat gold, while one piece is totally in gold. The jewels are enriched with orange and pink sapphires, amethyst and rutilated quartz. Please, if you wear them you do not make wrong requests to the gods.





Anello in oro con ametista
Anello in oro con ametista

Orecchini della collezione Meandro
Orecchini della collezione Meandro
Orecchini spaiati della collezione Meandro
Orecchini spaiati della collezione Meandro
Orecchini della collezione Meandro
Orecchini della collezione Meandro
Anastazio, collana della collezione Meandro
Anastazio, collana della collezione Meandro
Collana con ametista
Collana con ametista
Bracciale in argento, quarzo rutilato e oro
Bracciale in argento, quarzo rutilato e oro
Bracciale in argento e oro
Bracciale in argento e oro
Anastazio, anello in argento, oro e ametista
Anastazio, anello in argento, oro e ametista

Anello in argento e oro
Anello in argento e oro







The philosophy of Anastazio

Anastazio Kotsopoulos is the founder and creative director of the jewelry brand based in Athens that bears his name, Anastazio. It is one of the emerging designers of large patrol of Hellenic jewelers. He started working with his older brother, Agis Kostopoulos, who acted as his teacher. The debut was a success, took place through the jewelers of Santorini, an island that is home to a vibrant international tourism. Through the years the style of Anastazio has also showed out in the international arena: jewels with intricate sketch, such as the labyrinth of Minos, along with iconic signs inspired by ancient cultures, from the greek folklore, and uses textures and geometries. Yet he calls it a simple style. In fact the shape of rings, earrings and bracelets is rather complex and for ethnic nothing. Gold and precious stones, treated with meticulous workmanship, are the characteristics of his collections, who do not give to convey abstract concepts. No coincidence that Greece is the birthplace of philosophy. Margherita Donato