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Lito is a fine jewelry brand founded by Lito Karakostanoglou and based in Athens, Greece. The brand is recognized for its talismanic designs that frequently incorporate surrealist motifs and ancient Greek symbolism. Its most recognizable creations feature intricately detailed enamel eye pieces, notably within the "Tu Es Partout" collection. These items are crafted for consumers seeking bohemian, gold-based jewelry that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern, symbolic aesthetics.

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Who founded Lito jewelry and where is it based?

Lito is the Athens fine-jewelry house founded by Lito Karakostanoglou. Her atelier-boutique, Cabinet des Curiosities, has been in central Athens since 1999 ([Official Athens Guide](https://www.thisisathens.org/shopping/litos-cabinet-des-curiosities)).

What is Lito's Tu Es Partout collection?

It is Lito's signature eye-themed collection, built around the all-seeing or evil-eye motif as a protective talisman. Pieces use hand-painted enamel, gold, and colored stones, and newer anniversary designs include hidden messages on the back ([Wallpaper](https://www.wallpaper.com/watches-jewellery/lito-25th-anniversary-tu-es-partout-collection)).

Why does Lito use ancient Greek and surrealist symbols?

Karakostanoglou combines ancient Greek references, mythology, and surrealist imagery so a ring, pendant, or brooch reads like a personal talisman rather than a plain geometric jewel. The eye motif and highly detailed painted figures are recurring examples of that approach ([L'Objet and Lito](https://eu.l-objet.com/pages/lobjet-lito)).

Is Lito the same company as L'Objet?

No. Lito is the Greek jewelry brand, while L'Objet and Lito is a separate home-object collaboration that began in 2018 and carries the eye motif into plates, bookends, and other objects. The collaboration extends the design language but is not the jewelry atelier itself ([L'Objet and Lito](https://eu.l-objet.com/pages/lobjet-lito)).