Anatalya, Turkey Favorites

It seemed so strange to hear Turkish spoken by this little guy! It's such a difficult language, I can hardly say "thank you" and that's after two weeks of hearing it everywhere! Thank heavens most people speak some English. Everywhere we go people seem surprised we're from America.  They always ask us about Obama. The love him!  Mostly the tourist are German, Danish or English.

Even though some the buildings in the old city look like the one picturedon the right, many look like the one on the

left. Two years ago there was a law passed that didn't allow old buildings to be restored.

I'm sure it seemed like a good idea at the time, but unfortunately, they are beginning to crumble. Of course I loved seeing these 300 year old homes as they were. In addition to them falling apart they have become very valuable. The old one shown here is for sale for $300,000 US dollars!  Eat your heart out Donald Trump!

And now a preview of my purchases today!  

This is a RING! It's a style I've seen often in Turkey, but never in the US. The two pieces are not joined together, this make it a one-size-fits-all ring. A luscious green agate cabochon is matched with handset pronged crystals. It's set in 22k gold plate over sterling - $95

This pair of carnelian earrings are hand engraved. They are set in 22k gold plating over sterling. The actual stone size is about 1/2 inch. $95

This is my most favorite of the day. Of course, everyone loves moonstone and this is so beautifully set in heavy spun silver. The matched set was the first I've ever found. Ring:$250, pendant:$195, earrings:$95.

I'm sorry to say each piece shown is one-of-a-kind. I can't seem to buy in multiples very well, since I look for "unique jewelry from around the world"!!

All of these pieces are still with me and won't ship to my shop in Coronado until Thursday. But, you can call Sue now to reserve any pieces you'd like to preview before she puts it out.

Or visit our shop at:

d Forsythe Pearls

1136 Loma Ave. suite 203

Coronado, Ca. 92118

691-435-9211 or toll free 877-435-6444