



Sevan Biçakçi
Further images
stones, and an amethyst featuring a reverse intaglio of domed architecture from Istanbul’s old city.
In 532, Byzantine Emperor Justinian, inspired by Solomon’s Temple, sought to create a
structure of unmatched beauty and resilience—the Hagia Sophia. This masterpiece
later inspired Ottoman architects to design majestic domed structures throughout the
empire. Today, these architectural wonders serve as inspiration for Sevan Bıçakçı’s rings,
which reflect the intricate beauty and heritage of Istanbul’s iconic domes.