The oldest style of Greek art is the Geometric, a period lasting from 1050 to 700 BC. This era saw the development of the powerful Greek cities, signaling the rise of Classical Greek civilization.
The Geometric Period in art is characterized by a high use of geometric shapes, particularly on vases. Vases were a major form of art in the Geometric Period. As Greek cities began trading across the Mediterranean, their vases became a major trade commodity, and artists spent more and more time decorating them. Vases of the Geometric Period were covered in geometric designs - abstract and ornamental designs with little or no narrative function. This period also saw another artistic change, the return of human figures. For years, Greek art did not feature many human figures, but in the Geometric Period, people began to reappear among the geometric patterns. However, their appearance was largely abstract, and human figures were also composed of basic geometric shapes.
Returns Policy
Returns are accepted only if the items you wish to return are intact and in their original packaging, along with the sales receipt or invoice. To avoid any inconvenience, you should carefully check the product when delivered in order to detect any obvious defects or errors. To ensure the return or exchange of a product, it is compulsory to follow the return procedure described above. Also, items that are returned incomplete, damaged or soiled are in no case accepted, exchanged or refunded.
Depending on the payment method of your order, your refund will be completed within 30 days from the date we receive the products. Our company reserves the right to change prices without notice. In this case, the products are invoiced based on the value they had your order was placed.
Please contact us before returning a product by calling at +30 2103 533 070 or by sending an e-mail artpoint@papasotiriou.gr
Shipping
ARTPOINT PAPASOTIRIOU can serve customers globally. The cost of shipping varies from city to city and from country to country, according to the product you chose to purchase. That is why we have formed a specific dispatching policy to be as fair as possible. Orders are shipped within 3 to 30 business days (depending on product availability). If we cannot deliver your order due to force majeure (strikes, extreme weather conditions, etc.) we will contact you to inform you. Once you complete your order, you will receive an e-mail confirming that we received your order.
Care Instructions for Silver 925° Jewelry
Silver jewelry tends to lose its original shine with daily use, whether from exposure to water or sunlight. Don't worry — this is completely normal. Simply follow the instructions below to make your jewelry shine again.
Care Instructions for Gold-Plated Silver 925° Jewelry
Gold-plated jewelry is elegant, but the gold finish is not permanent.
All jewelry that has a plating layer over the base metal does not have long-lasting durability. Over time, the gold plating will wear off, revealing the base material. A gold-plated 925 sterling silver jewel will return to its original silver color after exposure to water, perfumes, or daily wear.
To keep the shine longer:
- Avoid water.
- Avoid perfumes & chemicals.
- Store in the velvet Artpoint Papasotiriou pouch.
Even pure 925 silver may lose brightness but can be easily polished.
Polishing 925 Silver Jewelry Instructions
Restore shine with this gentle home method (not for gemstones or special finishes):
You will need:
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- ½ tbsp toothpaste
- 1 soft, used toothbrush
Instructions:
- 1. Mix baking soda and toothpaste into a smooth paste.
- 2. Gently scrub the jewelry with circular motions.
- 3. Rinse with lukewarm water after 10 minutes.
- 4. Dry with a soft, clean cloth.
Πληροφορίες για Ασημένια Κοσμήματα (Ασήμι 925°)
Τα ασημένια κοσμήματα τείνουν να χάσουν την αρχική τους λάμψη με την καθημερινή χρήση, είτε αυτή αφορά σε έκθεση σε νερό, είτε έκθεση στον ήλιο. Μην ανησυχήσετε — είναι κάτι που συμβαίνει. Ακολουθήστε προσεκτικά τις παρακάτω οδηγίες για να κάνετε τα κοσμήματά σας και πάλι λαμπερά.
Πληροφορίες για Επιχρυσωμένα Κοσμήματα
Τα επιχρυσωμένα κοσμήματα είναι κομψά, αλλά η χρυσή επίστρωση δεν είναι μόνιμη.
Όλα τα κοσμήματα που φέρουν επίστρωση πάνω στο βασικό μέταλλο δεν έχουν μακροχρόνια αντοχή. Με την πάροδο του χρόνου, η επίστρωση χρυσού φθείρεται και αποκαλύπτεται το βασικό μέταλλο. Ένα επιχρυσωμένο ασήμι 925, με έκθεση είτε σε νερό είτε σε αρώματα και σε καθημερινή χρήση, επανέρχεται στο αρχικό ασημί χρώμα.
Για μεγαλύτερη διάρκεια:
- Αποφύγετε νερό,
- αρώματα & χημικά και
- φυλάξτε το κόσμημα στη βελούδινη θήκη Artpoint Papasotiriou που σας δόθηκε κατά την αγορά.
Οδηγίες Γυαλίσματος Ασημένιων Κοσμημάτων 925
Μέθοδος απλού καθαρισμού (όχι για κοσμήματα με πέτρες ή ειδικό φινίρισμα):
Υλικά:
- 1 κουταλιά σούπας μαγειρική σόδα
- ½ κουταλιά σούπας οδοντόκρεμα
- 1 παλιά, μαλακή οδοντόβουρτσα
Οδηγίες:
- 1. Αναμείξτε τη μαγειρική σόδα με την οδοντόκρεμα σε πάστα.
- 2. Τρίψτε απαλά το κόσμημα με κυκλικές κινήσεις.
- 3. Ξεπλύνετε με χλιαρό νερό μετά από 10 λεπτά.
- 4. Στεγνώστε με μαλακό, καθαρό πανί.