Sevan Bıçakçı (; 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.
He is considered a "star jeweler" in Turkey.
Life and career
Of
Armenian
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* Armenians, the national people of Armenia, or people of Armenian descent
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descent,
Sevan Bıçakçı was born in 1972 in the
Samatya district of
Istanbul
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, Turkey. He is known as the 'King of Rings'. He started his experience with Hovsep Catak during his teenage years.
His jewelry designs are that of Byzantine and Ottoman styles. Some of Sevan Bıçakçı's famous clientele include
Celine Dion
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and
Liv Tyler
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.
Awards
Sevan Bıçakçı has received many distinguished awards such as:
* Town and Country Couture Award
* Turkish Gold Design Award
* He was nominated for the Jameel Prize Award
References
External links
Official Website
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1972 births
Living people
Businesspeople from Istanbul
Turkish jewellers
Ethnic Armenian businesspeople
Turkish people of Armenian descent