Mehmet Eti a 56 year old professor of neurosurgery and craftsman from Turkey creates these beautiful pieces by using old Ottoman coins and prayer beads. These stunning and unique necklaces and earrings are one of a kind. Mehmet has a special interest in Anatolian coins (Asia Minor or Turkey). He tells us that making antique jewelry is his hobby. Mehmet uses new and antique prayer beads, contemporary beads made of popular gemstones like amethyst, quartz, coral, jade, jasper, onyx, obsidian, tourmaline and turquoise, new Turkish silver beads, old Ottoman coins and some pieces from antique tribal necklaces whenever available. Each piece is handcrafted. A true Jewel from the East!