NEO-BYZANTINE GOLD

“My interest is in the process of making, not the preciousness of the material. That is a bonus!” – Eleni Prieston

Original Handmade 22k, 18k & 14k jewelry. Eleni brings 45 years as a Studio Goldsmith with a Gemological Institute of America Graduate Certification in Diamonds (GIA, DIA) and over 15 years of retail experience to her clients. Purchase from stock or consider a custom order.

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SAG HARBOR

Opals & Pearls

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“My jewelry work is a lifestyle choice.”

“Making jewelry is a holistic way of producing from a pure, incorruptible material. I work in precious and non-precious metals and stones with a focus on Opals and Pearls. I’ve worked in this material over 40 years. This pure and valuable material allows me to work in a regenerative way as often the material can be reused by remelting and recreating.

My style is organic and working with clients I am able to collaborate with them on a custom order to create their vision, either using new or old material, or simply cash out!. Renovate those dated, broken or tired old pieces. Recycling, repairing, remounting stones are all sustainable ways of creating responsibly.”

Eleni’s Greek heritage inspires her passion for her predominately classic and organic style of working in high karat gold. Through family connection and while living on Mykonos, Eleni had the good fortune, through family connection, to visit the 6thC island of Delos often and unaccompanied. Exploring the historic island, she discovered The Dancer. A mosaic symbol in the floor of one of the preserved “homes”, it represents the free spirit, grounded in universal love, peace and the spiritual path. On a recent trip to Delos, she found archeologists working on the restoration of this mosaic floor. They clarified that in fact this is the symbol of the Phoenician Goddess Tanit! Adopting it as her company symbol, it acts as a reminder to lighten up and dance through life! Look for this symbol on Eleni’s’ jewelry as a tag or a stamp.

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Clients Say

"Eleni is a highly skilled silversmith as well as a talented silver and gold jewelry designer. She salvaged a silver family heirloom for me that no one else in the New York metropolitan area would attempt to repair."

– Michael Lavyne, MD

"I want to thank our relentless and uber-knowledgeable Show Director, Eleni Prieston, for her insights, vision, and uncompromising standards for this fair. Her 40 years as a respected and award-winning goldsmith, savvy curator, and successful local retailer, has served us well."

– Rick Friedman, Founder/Executive Director, Hamptons Jewelry Show

"I’ve known ELENI and enjoyed owning her exquisite jewelry for over 30 years. Her work both as an artist and designer exceed any retail piece I would consider purchasing. Even more, her work is a fraction of the price normally seen in retail outlets. The finesse and detail of the two rings I own are only surpassed by her perfectionist attitude and joy in making jewelry. The Garnet 22k gold Byzantine ring she made me has caught the eye of many people. The eternity wedding band I commissioned is perfect in every aspect. The quality of diamonds is flawless, carefully selected by ELENI. They make the ring subtly stunning. Collaborating with her was such a thrill! I cannot recommend her work more highly!"

– Rosemary Reynolds,PhD, Austin Texas

"I lost the most precious ring I had inherited and Eleni was able from pictures to make me another copy and give me another Treasured ring. Eleni is an excellent artist as well as a beautiful sensitive caring person."

– Fran Schuster, East Hampton, 2021

"If you want a unique piece of jewelry, Eleni has made it. When you want a stunning eye-catcher, Eleni has made it! And, if you can conceive a new design or if you want to repurpose a beautiful stone, Eleni will collaborate with you to get your design up to speed and she can make it for you. She’s so clever!"

– Judy Henriques-Adams, Sag Harbor Artist, 2021

"My husband and I decided to take a jewelry making class one summer as a special couples activity. He is Greek and so is Eleni so the concept of making Byzantine-style jewelry was very appealing to us. We went for several weeks and my husband made a signet ring with Poseidon on it, and I made chain bracelets with a small cross and their birth stone for each of my daughters. It was a wonderful experience. In addition, Eleni created new ring settings for old family stones. Both rings are magnificent. Thank you!"

– Lina Kitsos, President, TBL Companies, LLC, San Juan, Puerto Rico

"We recently bought some beautiful opal earrings set in gold from Eleni. The entire experience, from choosing the opals to deciding on the setting was a delight. She is an incredible jeweler and her gold work is exquisite. We will visit her again soon."

– Jeanie & David Stiles, The Ultimate Treehouse Company, StilesDesigns.com

"I commissioned Eleni to design and make a 22 karat bracelet. Over the years, I have bought many pairs of beautiful, earrings hand made with pearls and semi precious stones as gifts for joann. Made in 22 karat."

– Chris Coy AIA, Barnes Coy Architects

"I commissioned Eleni Prieston to make any bracelet she thought I would love. I have worn my special 22 karat gold bracelet with different pairs of Eleni’s gold and semi precious gem stone earrings every day since."

– Joann Owen Coy

"I have known Eleni for over 30 years - first as a jeweler, and most recently as a jewelry making instructor. I bought ready made jewelry pieces from her, and also commissioned her to make pieces for me and my daughters over the years. The quality of her work was always outstanding. Recently, I asked her to instruct me in my jewelry making hobby, and to help me improve my techniques.Eleni is a talented jeweler, and a gracious instructor. She has been a pleasure to know, and I appreciate her knowledge, as well as her friendly assistance in all jewelry matters. I love the pieces of jewelry that I have bought from her over the years-they are beautiful and durable. I thoroughly enjoy working with her, and highly recommend her as a wonderful jeweler and instructor, and an exceptional person who is a pleasure to spend time with."

– Dr. Stephanie Hiram
Licensed Psychologist

"Loving my creations! Eleni was the perfect and patient instructor to my sometimes overly ambitious ideas. I learned alot and, among other things, was able to repurpose and reinvent some of my childhood jewelry and turn it into a new favorite piece that I wear everyday. So satisfying! Thank you, Eleni - Am so glad I did that!"

– Holly Li
Li Productions