Ali Riza Akdolu is actually a jewelry designer by profession. Drawing inspiration from ancient Anatolian jewelry, he created the Ara Collection brand and has participated in more than 150 international fairs in the past 30 years. His jewelry pieces, made from 24 K gold and precious gemstones, which he designs and produces in his workshop in Bodrum, are not only sold in his own

stores in Bodrum and Santa Barbara but also in nearly a hundred select locations.

During the pandemic, like everyone else, he reevaluated his life and himself, creating the "Aliens" series, which he described as "mobile jewelry" and representing transformation. In the Aliens series, he used metals like silver, bronze, copper, semi-precious stones, minerals, and even fossils. During this process, he believes that he has contributed a new definition to the literature, calling it "jewelart", by combining his professional experience with his artistic accumulation.

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Fairs Attended and Awards Received

JCK Las Vegas 2015 - Finalist

with the "Whispering Pearl" design

JCK Las Vegas 2021 - Finalist

with the "Luna" design

Gentlemen Magazine

Designer of the Year Award 2022

Las Vegas Luxury Show

JA New York Shows

AGTA Tucson Shows

IJK Kobe Show

IJT Tokyo Show

HKDC Hong Kong Show

JIS Miami Show