George Zikos was lured to the United States from Greece in 1969 when a young woman tourist from the United States entered his newly established jewelry shop in Athens, Greece. It was love at first sight and he did what any hot-blooded romantic would do, he left his ancestral home in Arta, where he learned the fine art of goldsmithing from his paternal grandfather, and followed his heart to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The ambitious, young Mr. Zikos promptly found his way to Jeweler's Row in Philly. Several prominent jewelers recognized his rare Greek influence designs and meticulous workmanship and he was hired to create pieces on consignment. A year later while strolling through New Hope he saw a shop for rent and signed a lease on the spot with a deposit of $125 he had in pocket.
George spent two months crafting his own display cases and opened the doors to Circes, named after the goddess in Greek mythology who gave Odysseus's men directions to their journey home. Circes showcases were brimming with George's own contemporary designs inspired from all things Greek, from olive branches to keys to architectural elements.
The ambitious, young Mr. Zikos promptly found his way to Jeweler's Row in Philly. Several prominent jewelers recognized his rare Greek influence designs and meticulous workmanship and he was hired to create pieces on consignment. A year later while strolling through New Hope he saw a shop for rent and signed a lease on the spot with a deposit of $125 he had in pocket.
George spent two months crafting his own display cases and opened the doors to Circes, named after the goddess in Greek mythology who gave Odysseus's men directions to their journey home. Circes showcases were brimming with George's own contemporary designs inspired from all things Greek, from olive branches to keys to architectural elements.
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