°'HRIAM
DRIPPING IN GOLD
°'HRIAM makes jewelry that is sculptural and unique. Timeless, symbolic, and sustainable, each piece of jewelry from °'HRIAM is contemporary and classic in design and ideal for starting your own heirloom jewelry tradition. Almost all of these wearable art pieces draw inspiration from tangible organic compositions of naturalistic and abstract forms.
°'HRIAM creates gorgeously granulated and incised textures using solid 18K and 22K gold, fine silver and precious stones. Jewelry from °'HRIAM is meant to be more than just a decorative accessory, but rather a meaningful and powerful part of the wearer’s self-expression and identity. Every piece is designed to enhance personal style and add to one's sense of urbanity or sophistication.
°'HRIAM, very Greek and very Scandinavian by
Méri Charitonidi
An exceptionally talented jewelry artist, Méri Charitonidi views her journey into the world of designing and jewelry making as a natural way to express herself and share her creativity with the world. Her hobby of making jewelry gradually evolved into a full-fledged brand once she started working with gold. Méri has a background in arts and culture – cinema and the history of ancient civilizations – which influences her designs. It's clear that she has a real passion for her craft and it shows in all her beautiful creations.
Everything, including the name °'HRIAM, has a story behind it!
°'HRIAM is pronounced as [Ιīriam] – the name of designer Méri in reverse. With a silent 'H' which stands for the Greek word Hélios (sun).
Méri believes that jewelry is more than just an accessory — "it's a meaningful and powerful part of self-expression and identity". She describes her design process as intuitive, "letting the materials and forms guide her towards the final product." She’s always amazed by the transformation of the material. Wax sculpting and prototype creation give her great satisfaction and when the casting is ready, "it's always a special joy, every single time!"
°'HRIAM’s
Design DNA
°'HRIAM designs are rooted in ancestral Mediterranean craftsmanship and effortless Scandinavian harmony. Méri’s life is divided between Copenhagen and Athens; which reflects in the DNA of her jewelry brand. It is the combination of elements from both these diverse and even antithetical worlds.
“Welcome to my universe of treasures; each piece of my jewelry withholds the warmth of the sun and the spark of the people who inspired them.”
What's cool about HRIAM?
It’s Different!
“°'HRIAM does not follow trends; instead, each piece is the result of deep research, endless experimentation, and a whole lot of passion for unique craftsmanship.”
Méri loves to blend unexpected techniques, play with odd shapes, and use rare materials to create one-of-a-kind pieces that are truly special. Using a mix of organic and digital sculpting techniques, she creates the perfect form with always a story to tell.
Sustainability & ethics
Slow jewelry
°'HRIAM keeps it sustainable by
- Creating super slow
- Being super cautious with materials
- Using recycled metals only
- Hardly any scraps
- Gemstones are all ethically sourced
- The packaging is made of sustainable Alcantara fabric and handmade to order by a small female-led family business
°'HRIAM
Why we love it
Here’s a design philosophy we totally agree with! °'HRIAM uses quality materials to make unusual and unique designs. What's not to love about that?
Trends and fashion seasons don't really apply to the °'HRIAM philosophy, neither does any other particular calendar-based celebration. Thus the brand keeps its production slow and sustainable while making genuine style a priority. We absolutely agree with °'HRIAM that this business format is ideal for a more conscious and ethical future in our industry.
As for wearable art and sculptural jewelry, you won't find another °'HRIAM!