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ABOUT EYE M Ileana Makri's Fashion Jewelry Line Eye M is made with the same attention to detail and craftsmanship as her fine jewelry. The collection is designed mainly in 18k gold plated sterling silver, as well as 10k gold and bronze, embellished with colourful enamels, crystals and semi-precious gems. The collection maintains Ileana's philosophy of creating jewellery for every-day wear. Our pieces are not mass-produced. Each and every one is handcrafted in our Athens workshop by our small team of fine artisans & craftsmen using ethically sourced materials. The name Eye M arises from Ileana’s initials “IM” and plays with the initial “I” as “Eye” referring to the Evil Eye, a Symbol for protection that Ileana celebrates throughout her body work. THE FOUNDER Ileana Makri launched her eponymous brand in 1998 and has since gained international recognition for her innovative designs. Although she is a globetrotter at heart, Ileana Makri, was born in Greece and still resides there. She travels extensively for design inspiration, and shares her time between Greece, India, London, Paris and New York, allowing her to embrace and celebrate different cultures and landscapes within her craft. Her fascination with gemstones began during her childhood and in 1996 she made a pivotal decision to follow this passion, enrolling in jewellery design studies at the Gemological Institute of America in Santa Monica. This transformative step marked the inception of her remarkable journey in the fine jewellery space as an innovator who believes in creating freedom through education. Originally obtaining a degree in Business Administration, Ileana then went on to follow her true passion and studied jewellery design at the G.I.A. (Gemological Institute of America in Santa Monica) in 1996. In 1998 Ileana launched her signature jewelry line “Classic” which proved to be a major milestone for Ileana as the collection was instantly picked up by Barneys New York.