Turkey’s First Lady Shows Off Ring by Armenian Jeweler

Responding to a question by a journalist recently, Turkish President Abdullah Gül’s wife, Hayrünnisa Gul drew attention to the ring on her finger by Armenian master jeweler Sevan Bıçakç, reports Today’s Zaman.

Turkey’s first lady used it as chance to deliver a meaningful message, saying: “In our country, artists are usually Greeks of Byzantine origin or Armenians. Sevan is a world-renowned artist. I attach special importance to wearing it on my foreign trips. This is our diversity, our asset.”