It鈥檚 November, so let鈥檚 talk all things Turkey and topaz jewelry. (We鈥檙e referring to the country, not the bird.)
Growing up in Istanbul, Lika Behar collected rocks from the terrain as well as beads and semiprecious stones from the shopping bazaars of her homeland. So, it鈥檚 no surprise she grew up to design jewelry that鈥檚 rich with color, textures that are rough and glassy, and all put together in a wild hive of metals and gemstones.
鈥淲hen I see beautiful, original, and often organically-shaped gemstones, the design process in my mind begins,鈥� says Lika. Those three words鈥�beautiful, original, organic鈥攑erfectly describe her pieces, whether straightforward in their simplicity or one-of-a-kind art pieces.
Lika鈥檚 Mediterranean influence is evident not only in the colors of gemstones but also in her work with 24-karat gold. Both hammered and smooth, this luscious gold is perfect on its own and equally stunning as a complementary setting for other metals and gems.
In celebration of the month, here鈥檚 topaz jewelry – November鈥檚 birthstone – 脿 la Lika.
Rough Stuff
Lika may not have coined the phrase “diamond in the rough,” but she certainly mastered it.
It鈥檚 Hammer Time, for bracelets. You can touch this.
Are your ears ringing? They should be earring-ing, that is, with Lika鈥檚 oxidized silver, gold, and diamond beauties.
Mediterranean Color Blast
With Lika鈥檚 Turkish pedigree, the expectation for color is great鈥攁nd she does not disappoint. Fasten your seat belts for these pieces featuring sapphire, moonstone, and more.
There鈥檚 much more beauty to see at . If you鈥檇 like to see Lika鈥檚 beautiful designs in person, ask an 榴莲视频 (AGS) jeweler near you: .