A.E. Kringos

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A.E. Kringos better known as Kringos is a luxury jewelry firm. The company was established in 1812 by Andreas Eric Kringos, the company bears his initials. The firm is one of the most reputable jewelers in all of Diadochia.

History

The company was founded by Andreas Eric Kringos in 1812. Ever since than the company has become world renown for its high quality and priceless exquisite jewelry. In the year 1831 the company's exquisite taste caught the eye of the Empress, soon after in late 1831 the company was name Purveyor to the Imperial and Royal Court. Since than the company has served as imperial court and chamber jeweler and goldsmith personal jeweler of the Diadochian emperor and his court along with the much older Giannakos

In 1842 the Andreas died, and his son George Kringos took over the family business, running it quite well until his own death in 1883 and his son Christophoros Kringos took over the family business that same year. Christophoros Kringos is perhaps the most famous jeweler in the history of Diadochia.

In the 1850s Kringos designed for Empress Elizabeth, the famous " Empress stars ". Emperor George VII was usually frugal, but his beloved wife at taken such a liking to the jewels that he presented the Diamond stars to her at the Imperial Court Theatre on the occasion of their first wedding anniversary.

At the Atlantis Pandosian Exposition of 1868, Kringos won world fame for his pieces. By the end of the 19th century the company was one of Pandos' leading jewelers, becoming synonymous with luxury, high quality and superb taste.

Products

The company is well known for producing various pieces of jewellry and many fragrances, including Kringos 1 perfume, its replica Empress Stars diamonds, silverware, jewellery sets, Kringos eggs that it makes for the Imperial Family and private buyers each Easter.