Over the course of an interview in his SoHo boutique, Atelier Minyon designer Alp Sagnak—who’s from Turkey and is known for his decidedly edgy take on handcrafted gold and silver finery—talks about his career, his ego issues (“You would like to think everyone is paying attention to you,” he laughs), and the importance of trunk shows: “Don’t show up acting like a superstar or be too shy.… You have to perform, like at a Broadway show.”
Hooded Hercules Skull ring in 24k yellow gold and oxidized silver with 1.1 cts. t.w. diamonds; $30,750; Atelier Minyon, NYC; 646-478-7220; atelierminyon.com
St. Albertus pendant in 18k yellow gold and oxidized silver with emeralds and diamonds; $15,600 (shown with Signature Chain in 14k yellow gold and oxidized silver, $390)
Woven Skull cuff in oxidized silver with 18k pale rose gold clasp and 5.13 cts. t.w. diamonds; $11,000
Angel and Devil necklace in 18k yellow gold and oxidized silver with 0.4 ct. t.w. diamonds; $8,500
Large Evil Eye cuff in 24k yellow gold and oxidized silver with a synthetic eye and 2.5 cts. t.w. diamonds; $27,870
3-D Baroque Furniture ring in 18k yellow gold and oxidized silver with 0.67 ct. t.w. diamonds and 0.63 ct. blue sapphire; $7,500
Felix Felicis Potion Bottle pendant in 18k yellow gold and silver with 0.56 ct. t.w. diamonds and blown glass bottle filled with diamond dust, loose diamonds, rubies, and blue topaz; $8,800 (with Signature Chain, $390)
Lace cuff in 18k yellow gold and oxidized silver with 7.8 cts. t.w. diamonds; $22,500
Humble Man pendant in 24k yellow gold and oxidized silver with 0.87 ct. t.w. diamonds; $16,530
The Sex Bangle in 18k yellow gold and oxidized silver; $10,650