Sevan Bıçakçı
Sevan Bıçakçı Սեւան Պըչաքչը | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1972 (age 52–53) Istanbul, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Occupation | Jeweller |
Sevan Bıçakçı (Armenian: Սեւան Պըչաքչը;[1] born 1972) is a Turkish famed jeweller of Armenian descent. He is one of the few renowned jewelers in Turkey and is known around the world.[2] He is considered a "star jeweler" in Turkey.[3]
Life and career
Of Armenian descent,[4] Sevan Bıçakçı was born in 1972 in the Samatya district of Istanbul, Turkey. He is known as the 'King of Rings'. He started his experience with Hovsep Catak during his teenage years.[4] His jewelry designs are that of Byzantine and Ottoman styles. Some of Sevan Bıçakçı's famous clientele include Celine Dion and Liv Tyler.[5]
Awards
Sevan Bıçakçı has received many distinguished awards such as:[6]
- Town and Country Couture Award
- Turkish Gold Design Award
- He was nominated for the Jameel Prize Award[2]
References
- ^ "Ազգային Կեդրոնական Վարժարան". www.getronagan.k12.tr. Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Muslim art in hand of an Armenian". Hurriyet. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
- ^ "Middle Eastern jewellery designers take centre stage at Christie's". Ameinfo. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
- ^ a b M. Forte, Pauline (12 February 2009). "Turkish delights: The Ringmaster". The Gulf News. Archived from the original on 3 December 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ^ "SEVAN BICAKCI: "Lord of the Rings"". Oster Jewellers. Archived from the original on 22 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ^ "Sevan Bicakci". Womenist. Archived from the original on 31 July 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2012.