What’s your step-by-step design process?

 My jewelry is structural and distinctive so there is not an automatic process. I am very open to external factor. A flower, an architectural shape, an antique bottle of perfume, a sculpture, a natural stone, a picture.

One specific element,  several elements together or all at once can create the main idea which will lead to the main concept of any collection.

What inspires you when you design jewelry?

 All the above and the current mood I am into.

Do you research historical jewellery influences?

Yes, I can be inspired by both far or middle past but I always carry them into the present and very often into the future as  think I am often ahead of the current trends.

How do you handle challenges during the design process?

As I handle challenges in life, nothing really matters, love is all we need.

Your all-time favorite jewelry pieces?

My vermeil stones caged pendants which were photographed by French Vogue with Vanessa Moody as Miss Vogue, my movable ring statement necklaces photographed by the us W magazine, and my serpent chain manchettes bracelets which were photographed by Jean Baptiste Mondino with Alek Wek  for French ELLE (editorial which lunch actually my international career). All these are iconic and timeless pieces.

They were beautiful and ahead of time when I made them and they are totally relevant today and will continue to stay relevant tomorrow.

What makes a good jewellery designer?

Talent, boldness, and avant-gardism at early stages with a specific creative DNA that’s stays present the whole time. Evolution modernism and adaptation are key words but nothing will work for long time unless there is a distinctive creative DNA line.

What kind of environment do you like working in? Quiet vs collaborative?

I work alone as I only do prototypes, but my best time was and still is when I work with my business partner together on prototypes which today it’s not always easy as we don’t live in the same country, I don’t interfere with the production process.

How do you approach feedback from clients or team members when designing a new jewelry piece?

I really don’t , my business partner does, he creates lifetime connections, we have loyal customers because of course and primarily they like and sell well our jewelry but because they like us as well.

What trends do you see shaping the future of jewelry design, and how do you plan to incorporate them into your work?

I feel that structural and more shaped jewelry comes strongly back, and I am very glad as we suffered hugely from the so called purist and minimal single chain jewelry that actually everybody can make.

How do you ensure your designs remain timeless?

It just does because I only do what I want, what I need to create and what pleases me.

What is your favourite jewellery item you have created?

25 incredible couture sautoir pieces that we created along with my business partner for CHRISTIAN LACROIX COUTURE SUMMER 2007 and 4 wonderful pieces that wed created for the launch of 2017 new creations of SWAROVSKI.

Aris Geldis’s jewelry designs are synonymous with sophistication and meticulous craftsmanship. Born in Greece, his artistry is deeply rooted in tradition, yet it carries a contemporary flair that captivates the modern connoisseur.

Trained under the guidance of elite Italian artisans, Geldis’s designs seamlessly blend timeless techniques with a refined, cosmopolitan vision.

After arriving in Paris, his talent was quickly recognized by the fashion world. The team at ELLE magazine discovered him early on, leading to his first collection being sold to the legendary Maria Luisa boutique.

Soon after, his designs graced the prestigious Louvre Museum's Museum of Decorative Arts in the form of an exclusive collection.

His exceptional creations have since earned him collaborations with some of the world’s most iconic fashion houses, including Chanel, Givenchy Couture, Christian Lacroix Couture, and Valentino Couture.

With his eponymous line, Aris Geldis continues to push the boundaries of design, with his jewelry featured in top global magazines and showcased in luxury boutiques worldwide.

Geldis’s work transcends mere adornment, offering a glimpse into a world where art and craftsmanship converge, and his pieces continue to be coveted by those with a discerning eye for beauty and refinement.