Burcak Tolan was born in Istanbul, Turkey where east meets west. It is therefore fitting to have her designs eclectically depict history with modernity and blends the traditional with contemporary. Her work and creativity, which is an extension of who she is, exudes abstract individuality and uniqueness yet very commonly perceived. She is influenced greatly by consciousness, nature, healing and uplifting others. The creativity process is connected to her heart, designing and knotting each precious stone and infusing them with positive intention and renewal.
From a young age Burcak tolan has been drawn to sparkles, precious stones silver, gold jewelry and was creating and designing for her family and school friends. All along believing not just in their intrinsic beauty, but in the symbolism and personal meaning behind each piece. Her brand was already conceived and established early then. She received her training from renowned Turkish craftsmen and artisans who will eventually be bringing to life her current creations. All along being driven by the unwavering support of her two sons, the true most precious jewels of her life.
Burcak Tolan jewelry is made to be transformed by each woman who wears it, as she believes each individual brings their own sense of rhythm, movement and style to the pieces they chose to wear daily. Concepts get filtered through the designer’s mind using artistic and technical skills that interprets them in completely renewed and widely imaginative ways. Her cultural diversity acquired through global travel, along with the her love of the peaceful and dynamic turbulence of the ocean, irrigates designer’s imagination and clearly flows in her collections.
