All pieces of jewelry are designed by Alina Forster in St. Gallen, where the prototypes are also handcrafted. Subsequently, the pieces are cast in recycled silver and gold in a small, family-run workshop in Greece.

Alina personally handles the meticulous final finishing in her studio in St. Gallen or at her partner studio in Athens.

Recycled silver and gold are used for the jewelry pieces.

Alina consciously purchases gemstones while traveling. She also collaborates with a local gemstone cutter and a Swiss mineral collector.

The name IRINI was born from her deep connection to Greece. The name belonged to her godmother from Athens and means peace – exactly what working with her hands gives her, too.

Silver

• Silver jewelry stays shiny and beautiful with regular wear. You can also keep it on while showering and bathing. If it is not worn for a longer period, the silver may tarnish.
• To prevent rapid tarnishing, please note the following:
  • Avoid direct contact with perfume, lotions, and chemical cosmetics.
  • Remove it when bathing in chlorine, salt, or sulfur baths.
  • Avoid storing it in the bathroom or other humid places.
• Do not store two pieces of jewelry together, as this can lead to scratches and damage.
• In case of heavy tarnishing, you can rub the piece with a little toothpaste and then rinse it off with water.
• So that you can enjoy your jewelry for a lifetime, I am happy to repolish or rematte it for you.

Gold-Plated Silver

To ensure the best quality, all our jewelry is high-quality gold-plated with a thick layer of gold. To keep the plating looking its best for as long as possible, please note the following:

• Avoid direct contact with perfume, lotions, chemical cosmetics, and cleaning agents.
• Take off your jewelry before bathing, swimming, and visiting a sauna. Avoid contact with chlorine, sand, and saltwater, as this damages the gold plating.
• Avoid storing it in the bathroom or other humid places.
• Do not store two pieces of jewelry together, as this can lead to scratches and damage.
• Your jewelry should be with you for a long time. If you feel that your gold-plated jewelry needs refreshing, please feel free to contact me. Re-gilding is offered at a fair price.

Solid Gold (9, 14, and 18 Karat)

• You can wear your jewelry during all activities.
• So that you can enjoy your jewelry for a lifetime, I am happy to repolish or rematte it for you.