Tuesday 13 September 2011

Istanbul Inspired Jewellery

A look at the dynamic haute jewellery maisons inspired by the city of seven hills
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Istanbul Inspired Jewellery

Situated on the banks of the Bosphorus, poised at the crossroads of two great continents, Istanbul has been influenced by the fusion of east with west and ancient with modern. Fifth-century Byzantine palaces and Ottoman mosques stand alongside skyscrapers, while original Roman aqueducts arch over freeways. It is no secret that such an impressive city has been a muse for some of the most talented craftsmen. Possibly the loveliest of homages to the city has expressed through the art of jewellery making. Keep reading

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