Apriati

The sleek Apriati boutique offers irresistible jewelry by two young Athens-based designers, Themis Bobolas and Athina Axioti, who pooled their talents to create a collection of habit-forming jewels destined to be worn all day, every day. Graceful string and chain bracelets, rings and necklaces sport tiny gold charms, a single black pearl or a tiny full-cut diamond—so light and comfortable that it’s easy to forget you’re wearing them.

Apriati’s signature style mixes a whimsical look—not too polished, not too mainstream—with warm 18-carat gold, precious and semiprecious stones for a modern, youthful appeal. Pieces work well individually and are easily mixed and matched for effect. Or opt for a flashier statement, like a choker dripping with hundreds of tiny black diamonds or a superb multi-strand bracelet filigreed with row upon row of white diamonds set in yellow gold. Apriati is the ancient Greek word for gift, and the collection offers perfect choices for marking a birthday, holiday or special event, with prices to suit any budget, from about €45 to €20,000.

54 rue du Four, 6th, 01.42.22.15.42

Originally published in the September 2011 issue of France Today