LEGACY
Behind IOANNIS PATILIS name
TRUST, QUALITY, COMMITMENT, EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE, CONSISTENCY, VARIETY
The story of Patilis family in the jewellery business began in 1932.
Now, the thread of the family legacy unravels in the hands of the third generation.
1932
The first generation of Patilis family, starts working in the jewellery sector, during the period of the Great Depression of the 30s
Nicholas Patilis, father of Ioannis Patilis, started working in the jewellery business in 1932, in Nafpaktos.
1967
Ioannis N. Patilis starts the wholesale business with natural precious stone jewels in Athens, building a strong partner network with jewellery retailers all over Greece
Ioannis N. Patilis was born in Nafpaktos. Raised in a family of goldsmiths, he was taught the art of jewellery and commerce from a very young age. After completing his studies in Athens, he decided to work in the family business and focus on a sector which was new in the Greek jewellery market at that time: the jewels with natural precious stones.
Preferring wholesale, he travelled abroad and returned to Greece with stones and new designs that were desirable not only to Greek consumers, but also to American and European tourists. Soon, he became very popular among his colleagues and customers for the quality of stones, the jewellery design, and his excellent collaboration skills. With his base in Athens, he built a strong partnership network all over Greece. These collaborations lasted nearly three decades, before Ioannis Patilis opens a jewellery store in Athens.
1993
Ioannis Patilis enters the retail business, by opening a privately-owned store in the heart of Athens, at Voukourestiou pedestrian street
1993 was a landmark year. Ioannis Patilis made a big step forward, as he established his name in retail business. He opened a store at Voukourestiou street, in Koupa Megaron, the historic building designed and constructed by the German architect Ernst Ziller. Located in the pedestrian part of Voukourestiou street, home to some of the world’s most prestigious brands, Ioannis Patilis was soon recognized as one of the most “specialized” jewellery stores in Athens.
Unique jewellery of high quality, crafted with care, were the recipe for success and strong collaborations, based on trust, a fundamental value in the jewellery business.
1999
Ioannis Patilis expands his privately-owned premises
In 1999 Ioannis Patilis bought area on first floor above the shop, creating offices, a showroom and private area for the major clients, in order to serve them with privacy and comfort.
2003
Nicholas Patilis – son of Ioannis Patilis – returns to Greece and joins the family business
Nicholas Patilis studied Gemology at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), with specialisation in gemstone grading and identification, marketing and jewellery design. Then he worked in Belgium at the HRD Antwerp Gemological Institute, gaining significant experience in grading diamonds and coloured stones.
In 2003, he returned to Greece to work in the family business, with technical expertise, new designs and fresh ideas. Since then, emphasis is given on engagement rings, solitaire pendants and diamond earrings.
2015
The Patilis’ exquisite heritage passes to the third generation
In 2015 Nicholas I. Patilis took the steering wheel of the business.
Since then, Ioannis Patilis continues to create mesmerising jewels, combining quality and classic elegance, with a modern touch.
LEGACY
Behind IOANNIS PATILIS name.
TRUST, QUALITY, COMMITMENT, EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE, CONSISTENCY, VARIETY
The story of Patilis family in the jewellery business began in 1932.
Now, the thread of the family legacy unravels in the hands of the third generation.
1932
The first generation of Patilis family, starts working in the jewellery sector, during the period of the Great Depression of the 30s
Nicholas Patilis, father of Ioannis Patilis, started working in the jewellery business in 1932, in Nafpaktos.
1967
Ioannis N. Patilis starts the wholesale business with natural precious stone jewels in Athens, building a strong partner network with jewellery retailers all over Greece
Ioannis N. Patilis was born in Nafpaktos. Raised in a family of goldsmiths, he was taught the art of jewellery and commerce from a very young age. After completing his studies in Athens, he decided to work in the family business and focus on a sector which was new in the Greek jewellery market at that time: the jewels with natural precious stones.
Preferring wholesale, he travelled abroad and returned to Greece with stones and new designs that were desirable not only to Greek consumers, but also to American and European tourists. Soon, he became very popular among his colleagues and customers for the quality of stones, the jewellery design, and his excellent collaboration skills. With his base in Athens, he built a strong partnership network all over Greece. These collaborations lasted nearly three decades, before Ioannis Patilis opens a jewellery store in Athens.
1993
Ioannis Patilis enters the retail business, by opening a privately-owned store in the heart of Athens, at Voukourestiou pedestrian street
1993 was a landmark year. Ioannis Patilis made a big step forward, as he established his name in retail business. He opened a store at Voukourestiou street, in Koupa Megaron, the historic building designed and constructed by the German architect Ernst Ziller. Located in the pedestrian part of Voukourestiou street, home to some of the world’s most prestigious brands, Ioannis Patilis was soon recognized as one of the most “specialized” jewellery stores in Athens.
Unique jewellery of high quality, crafted with care, were the recipe for success and strong collaborations, based on trust, a fundamental value in the jewellery business.
1999
Ioannis Patilis expands his privately-owned premises
In 1999 Ioannis Patilis bought area on first floor above the shop, creating offices, a showroom and private area for the major clients, in order to serve them with privacy and comfort.
2003
Nicholas Patilis – son of Ioannis Patilis – returns to Greece and joins the family business
Nicholas Patilis studied Gemology at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), with specialisation in gemstone grading and identification, marketing and jewellery design. Then he worked in Belgium at the HRD Antwerp Gemological Institute, gaining significant experience in grading diamonds and coloured stones.
In 2003, he returned to Greece to work in the family business, with technical expertise, new designs and fresh ideas. Since then, emphasis is given on engagement rings, solitaire pendants and diamond earrings.
2015
In 2015 the Patilis’ exquisite heritage passes to the third generation.
In 2015 Nicholas I. Patilis took the steering wheel of the business.
Since then, Ioannis Patilis continues to create mesmerising jewels, combining quality and classic elegance, with a modern touch.
