VINTAGE ANTIQUE JEWELRY

Does anybody know of a jewellery designer called "lythos" ?

I bought a brooch from a charity shop today. It is a rectangular shape, made in stainless steel, and at the centre is a rectangular piece of pretty paua shell. It is not brand new; it may possibly be a 1970s vintage brooch. On the back it is engraved with the word "lythos" and below in smaller letters, the word ENGLAND. The t of lythos has an arrow head on top. I would love to know more about its origins. Any ideas?

Go to www.lithosjewelry.com

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