About

At The Galata Ateliers, we specialize in the art of jewelry craftsmanship, transforming precious materials into rare and magnificent jewels. Allow us to craft your unique and handcrafted piece with the expertise of our designers, or peruse our extensive collection of precious pieces, featuring necklaces, rings, earrings, pendants, and bracelets. Let us bring your vision to life and adorn you with timeless elegance and beauty.

Our vision as Galata is to revitalize forgotten craftsmanship and designs in the contemporary jewelry sector, modernizing production while breathing life into the vanishing artistry and designs, thus preserving this invaluable legacy for future generations. To achieve this, 95% of our products are crafted by hand.

After the conquest of Istanbul in 1453, the city underwent a transformation in identity alongside Fatih Sultan Mehmet, leading to an influx of Ottoman elites settling in Istanbul. With Fatih declaring himself Kayser-I Rum (Caesar of Rome), the city was endeavored to be transformed into a hub of science, culture, and art, fostering an environment of tolerance where mosques, synagogues, and churches coexisted harmoniously.

In line with this vision, Fatih initially established bazaars and subsequently the Grand Bazaar, attracting numerous elite artisans and jewelry craftsmen, along with their families, from Anatolia to Tabriz. Residences were provided around the Galata Tower, ensuring their protection and patronage. Consequently, the jewelry design marvels that flourished in Byzantium evolved into a hallmark of Ottoman artistry under the patronage of the Sultans.