As we talked on the podcast, we shared how jewelry items are artifacts. They are seen throughout history as representing fashion, and yet also meaning. Ancient pieces reside in museums and we ascribe purpose to them. Did they represent adornment? Wealth? Culture? Norms? From the Ancient Egyptians with their arm bands to - more recently - the Masai Mara with their neck coils and earlobe film canisters, jewelry conveys a great deal of meaning to individuals who wear the pieces, as well as symbolizing culture. And jewelry lives on. We have relics from our own ancestors, past down from generation to generation. They might be worth something, monetarily, but more significantly, they come with a story. They have meaning, and they augment someone's purpose.
At Aliki Designs, we honor the stories that blossom with each piece. Each of our designs is intended to raise conscious awareness to the power of intention. Each piece has a Greek name, an essence and a message of positive intention. Our jewelry can be worn all the time, and is convenient to wear anytime. Our pieces, ranging in price from $ 17 upwards, remind you that you have the opportunity every day to live your life with intention and build your unique story.
In a greater space, they are the artifacts that live on to tell the story of our culture and society. Individually and uniquely, they transform from pieces on a card to a consistent reminder for each of us to live into a higher consciousness state of mind through the intention of becoming.
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* Tharros can be custom monogrammed, as seen in the featured picture.
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]]>Welcome to AlikiDesigns. I'm DD, the founder and designer, and here is the origin of our name. For me, Aliki means quiet wisdom, as so evident in my Aunt Aliki. While we shared a birthday and the astrological sign of Aries, she typically stood out for her calm energy in an otherwise boisterous Greek family. That doesn’t mean she was a wallflower. Standing tall at 4’11”, she was spunky, playful, funny, strong, loyal, friendly, warm, sincere, and downright cute. And she was a go-getter, spending years studying to become an aesthetician, and later in life, pursuing a Reflexology degree.
My aunt’s alluring beauty on the outside paled in comparison to her inner strength of character, her holistic approach to life, and love that she gave out abundantly. She lived her life with integrity, generosity, and kindness. She was an unassuming positive force. She had caring hands and a restorative ethos.
I started making the bracelets to bring a piece of the Greek islands to you, and share these easy-to-wear designs. With custom crafted clasps and a great Boho style, each one is handmade, nuanced from one to the next, slightly asymmetrical, and fitted to your wrist, ankle or neck. They are durable, and match well with other pieces. Through AlikiDesigns, I hope that Aliki continues to be a source of inspiration and good vibrations.
Each piece is infused with positive intentions and has a GIFt (Give It Forward together) benefit, in partnership with select non-profits. We believe in approaches that bring out the best of social responsibility, So, our GIFts are transparent - always a percentage of the price you pay. May you wear the designs in good health and the pursuit of wisdom.
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