LIKA BEHAR

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.

SEMIHA DURAK | GÜZEL JEWELRY DESIGN

Crochet Wire Pearl Earring

Located in Istanbul, Turkey is the lavish Dolmabahçe Palace.  Constructed during the mid-1800s, the palace boasts some of the most spectacular amenities known to the world.

They include an elaborate staircase and ceilings gilded with gold leaf.  Turkey is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Semiha Durak.

TOOSIS JEWELRY DESIGN

A remarkable structure located atop a mountain in Turkey is the Nemrut Dagi shrine. Flanked by enormous statues of Armenian and Greek gods, eagles, and lions, the centuries-old structure is a popular tourist attraction.

shopTurkey is also the home base of featured jewelry brand Toosis Jewelry Design.

EBRU DANYAL

Once serving as the residence of sultans, Turkey's Topkapi Palace has become a significant remnant of the country's history that currently serves as a museum.

It is a structure of enormous proportions with tall gates, pavilions, and courtyards each with its own purpose. Turkey is also the home of featured jewelry designer Ebru Danyal.

JEWEL HOUSE OF MINYON

An astounding structure built during the mid 1400s, the Rumelli Fortress in Turkey is a marvel of Byzantine architectural influences.

Over the centuries, it has undergone several renovations and presently houses a museum. Turkey is also the home base for jewelry brand Jewel House of Minyon or Atelier Minyon.

SURA JEWELRY

A former meeting place for kings, princes, emperors, and dukes, today we visit the resplendent Beyerbeyi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey.

Built by Armenian architects during the mid-19th century under the order of Sultan Abdulaziz, the palace houses crystal chandeliers from France, oil paintings, and porcelain vases. Turkey is also the home of featured jewelry designer Yeliz Titiz.

YOSSI HARARI FINE JEWELRY

There are over 3,000 species of trees and plants in Tel Aviv University Botanic Gardens in Israel, and there is some interesting trivia to learn as we stroll along its paths.

Amidst 750 species of eucalyptus, we learn that the cinnamon tree is not only closely related to the avocado tree, but the outer bark lacks a cinnamon aroma. Israel is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Yossi Harari.