Meet Lemi – Our Master Craftsman

Lemi is the heart of our creation process. Trained in the historic ateliers of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, he brings decades of bench experience shaping metal, setting stones, and finishing details with patience and precision.

Our designs are created by Georgian artisans and crafted in the Grand Bazaar, reflecting a shared Armenian/Georgian heritage of goldsmithing that has flourished in Istanbul for centuries.

Handcrafting with Care

Every piece begins as a sketch. Lemi forms raw silver and gold, carves crisp edges, and refines surfaces before polishing to a lasting shine. The result is jewelry that carries meaning and stands up to everyday wear.

• Georgian design language with clean, modern lines
• Armenian goldsmith precision in settings and finishes
• Ethically sourced materials and durable plating options

From Workshop to You

Each finished piece passes a final inspection at the bench and is packed by Lemi himself, so it arrives with the same care it was crafted with. Since 2008, this hands on approach has defined Holysteller quality.

• Made in the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul (since 2008)
• Launched online in 2024
• Expanding worldwide with the same workshop standards

Heritage & Timeline

• Centuries of Craft Armenian and Georgian artisans have shaped Istanbul’s jewelry tradition with meticulous setting, filigree, and bold, elegant forms.
• 2008 Holysteller production begins in the Grand Bazaar with Georgian designed, workshop made pieces.
• 2024 Holysteller goes online in the USA, bringing faith-inspired design to a global audience.
• Today & Beyond Continuing to craft in Istanbul while growing worldwide where faith meets design, and tradition meets tomorrow.

Holysteller, Inspired by Christianity, crafted with centuries of know‑how in the Grand Bazaar.