Turkish designer signs mark on Whoopi Goldberg’s Oscar dress

ISTANBUL - Doğan News Agency

Presenter Whoopi Goldberg arrives at the 88th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California February 28, 2016. REUTERS Photo

American cinema and TV actress Whoopi Goldberg wore a bracelet and ring combination and watch created by Turkish jewelry designer Sevan Bıçakçı at the 88th Oscar ceremony on Feb. 28.

The octopus-shaped ring and bracelet by Istanbul-based designer Bıçakçı marked the 25th anniversary of Goldberg’s “Best Supporting Actress” Oscar.

Bıçakçı’s creation combined with Goldberg’s classic black dress.

The jewelry, given the name “Kraken,” is part of a collection made from South Sea pearls and inspired by Jules Verne’s cult book “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.” 

Bıçakçı’s current project is a unique watch collection, which he has been working on for the past six years.