Sevan Biçakçi’s exotic jewels

Come with me to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul where Sevan Biçakçi dreams up his extraordinary jewels. This video talks about the ancient techniques Biçakçi uses and see more of his outsized, exotic jewels. [youtube width="620" height="344"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0CMjMzVigI[/youtube]

Close up of the beautiful miniature painting on Sevan Biçakçi's Golden Horn earrings.
Sevan Biçakçi's Golden Horn earrings bring history to the lobes with miniature scenes of ancient Istanbul.
Detail of Sevan Biçakçi Seagulls over Istanbul ring. The seagulls appear to float in an azure sky over the micromosaic scene depicting the history of Istanbul.
This Sevan Biçakçi ring is topped by two doves floating in a quartz dome, hovering over a maritime micromosaic scene of Istanbul.
Swords are a reoccurring theme in Sevan Biçakçi's work.
Sevan Biçakçi ring with miniature paintings of Istanbul on the sides and a quartz dome.
Sevan Biçakçi Pomegranate ring. The pomegranates are carved into the back of a precious stone that is mounted into the outsized ring set with diamonds.
Sevan Biçakçi Seagulls over Istanbul ring. The seagulls appear to float in an azure sky over the micromosaic scene depicting the history of Istanbul.
More marine inspiration in this Sevan Biçakçi ring that wraps a starfish around the finger topped by a gorgeous baroque pearl. Rose-cut diamonds stand out against the oxidised metal.
Sevan Biçakçi in his workshop in Istanbul
Sevan Biçakçi ring showing a range of techniques including intaglio carving and calligraphy.
Sevan Biçakçi Ayasofya ring