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| 24K Gold and Oxidized Sterling Silver Moonlight Sonata Pendant Necklace with Labradorite |
Istanbul’s Hagia
Sophia (or the Church of Holy Wisdom)
is a structure of unparalleled beauty.
Though presently known as the Ayasofya
Museum, the building is a stunning remnant of Turkish architecture. Turkey is also home to featured jewelry
designer Lika Behar.
Like contemporary Turkish jewelers Yossi Harari and Gurhan
Orhan, Behar lovingly implements Byzantine opulence into her beautiful handmade
jewelry collections. Exquisite hues of
precious metals and gemstone lure the eye and capture imagination.
Adjoining the butterscotch glow of 24-karat gold alongside
dusky, oxidized sterling silver in stacking rings and bangle bracelets provide
striking visual dimension.
Her inclusion of granules and remarkable gemstones like
Persian turquoise, pink tourmaline and brown sapphire show her skill at
metalsmithing and lapidary. Her
collections are a dazzling presentation of timeless elegance within Old World
artisanship.
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| 24K Gold and Oxidized Sterling Silver Karin Ring with Moonstone |
“I was born in Istanbul. It is known as one of the truly
great romantic destinations and is the fundamental source of inspiration for my
collections.
I wanted to reconcile the rich inspiration of ancient
jewelry traditions with the sensibility of the modern world.
Each design is handcrafted.
The color selection of the gemstones I use is inspired by Istanbul’s
land and seascapes. I wanted to yield a
tawny luxury fit for the modern woman.
The jewelry reflects the ancient history and the modern feminine
spirit.”
A selection of items from Behar's lush collections is available for purchase online at OsterJewelers.com.
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| 24K Gold and Oxidized Sterling Silver Milky Way Earrings with Cabochon Aquamarine |
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