Jewelry & Ornaments
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Kuyumcus are all over town especially in the passages of Kızılay especially Büyük Çarşı. Gold coins, hundreds of bracelets, rings and earrings embellish the showcases of these stores as well as precious and semi precious stones.e. iThe price of gold is determined first by the quality of the gold, whether it is 14K, 18 K, 22 K, or 24 K. Next, the price of an item will depend on its weight and it is measured in grams. Lastly, the cost of the workmanship is calculated into the final figure. s a jeweler paradise.Your best bet is to ask friends if they know of a ‘good shop' or trusted jeweler in the area. Even better would be to bring along a Turkish friend who can help you in the bargaining process, though of course that is still no guarantee of getting a good price. But, if you are on your own, stop in at a few stores and get estimates on the prices of items and cost per gram so you will have an idea if the price is a fair one on the item you truly want. Ask for a discount if you are paying cash.
Takı shops are known for their creative designs, especially ornaments decorated with cornelian, jade, lapis and topaz. Some takı creators have their own "maison"s. Flourishing takı shops are located in Tunalı Hilmi, especially in Karum Shopping Mall.
Turkey is also famous for its silver and silver teaspoons, saucer, tea service, tray, frame, ashtray are among the indispensable silver accessories of any fine Turkish home. Silverware is always a pleasing gift to take a newly wed couple or as a ‘house-warming' present for new home owners. The covered bazaar, in addition to being famous for its gold street, also is famous for its silver collections. This is the place to go if you are looking for silver jewelry, candleholders and so on. The same rules as above apply when shopping for silver, though you will want to pay extra attention to the stamp on the silver items, which indicates the quality or purity of the silver and be sure it is the value you truly want.
Please consult our Yellow Pages for listings and don't be ashamed of bargaining, you may purchase very good objects at very reasonable price.