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Academy Award winning actor, George Chakiris, best known for his brilliant portrayal of Bernardo in 1961's West Side Story, has taken what started out as a hobby in the design of Sterling Silver jewelry and turned it into a successful business. George meticulously and painstakingly designs and hand crafts each piece to his highly exacting standards.
The treasures of Tutankhamun inspired George to create the extensive Scarab Collection. Consisting of cuff bracelets, bracelets, earrings, rings necklaces and belts, these substantial pieces delight the eye and imagination. When embellished with pave, the look is absolutely stunning.
The Lucky 7 Dog Tag Collection is a collection of 7 Dog Tags with designs unlike any others you will see. The weight of the silver is apparent in the look and the feel of each Dog Tag.
With his love of the stage and live performance, George created his Concert Hall Collection. The fluid and unique lines of Frank Gehry's Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles are made into wearable art in the form of bracelets, necklaces and earrings that are sure to be crowd pleasing.
The Lotus Collection, an adjunct to the successful Scarab Collection has Egyptian roots that, when made into Sterling Silver designs, grace the body in elegant, refined forms of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings.
The GC Logo Collection is a handsome Collection for men and women incorporating George's initials in a Greek Key inspired design. The rings, money clips, key fobs, necklaces and bracelets are a clean and simple yet elegant nod to George's Greek heritage.
The Take 5 Collection is another stunning collection of 5-sided "links" with a twist. The earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings in this collection catch the eye and create a relaxing feeling just as the name implies.
The Love and Hope Heart Collection is George's interpretation of one of the most popular designs in jewelry - the heart. George's hearts are like no others and the complements received by the lucky person to wear them are a testament to the design. Lovely heart pendants, rings, necklaces and earrings are available and can be worn alone or as matching sets. A reminder George's famous quote, "No matter how dark the moment, Love and Hope are always possible" will be with you each time you wear a piece from the Love and Hope Heart Collection.
All designs were created personally by George and he is adding more on a regular basis.