At a prehistoric archaeological site in Turkey, researchers have discovered two 8,500-year-old human teeth, which had been used as pendants in a necklace or bracelet. Researchers have never documented this practice before in the prehistoric Near East, and the rarity of the find suggests that the human teeth were imbued with profound symbolic meaning for Read More →

Modest wear has quickly emerged into the mainstream fashion industry and Istanbul, a city full of diversity, is at the forefront of this new trend. ISTANBUL, Turkey — Are you aware there’s a seismic shift happening in the global fashion industry? Two worlds that once existed on separate paths are slowly merging. Some of the biggest design houses are Read More →

Turkey is pulling out all the stops to remain a frontrunner in the global jewellery industry. Adding muscle to the country’s manufacturing expertise are major initiatives ranging from fiscal incentives to market expansion and gemstone-cutting skills upgrading programmes. In separate interviews with JNA, industry stakeholders share their views on how Turkey is moving ahead of Read More →