Yossi Harari fine jewelry is handcrafted in Istanbul using ancient goldsmithing techniques. The collection was launched in the United States in 2000 and the designs quickly grew to be favorites of celebrities and discerning jewelry lovers. Yossi Harari fine jewelry is carried in luxury stores and boutiques such as Stanley Korshak, Gwynn's, Elizabeth Anthony and Zaltas Gallery. Yossi Harari, the company’s founder and designer, was born in Israel and raised in both Israel and Turkey. After receiving degrees in Gemology and Jewelry Design from the Gemological Institute of America in Los Angeles, Yossi opened his atelier in Istanbul, where his pieces are created using pure 24k gold, oxidized metals and precious stones. Yossi’s designs are inspired by the spectacular influence of the region where he grew up.