Photographed by Kemal Olca.
For its second installment of the year, [Phillips](https://www.phillips.com/detail/sevan-bicakci/NY060319/151) Auction House will be adding a unique spin to their New York City Jewels Auction. Benefitting [One Drop](https://www.onedrop.org/en/), a foundation geared toward providing sustainable access to water and sanitation for underserved communities, a jewelry lot by Sevan Bicakci will offer more than a piece from the designer, but a philanthropic experience. In addition to a ring made with over 300 diamonds and set in 24k Gold and Sterling silver, bidders will also be offered a chance to access an exclusive drawing of the piece, private tours of Bicakci’s Istanbul workshop, and a Bosphorus cruise tour on the designers private yacht. Bicakci outlines his support for the Auction in the quote
“I support all movements that focus on love, kindness, teaching and saving lives. One Drop truly transforms the lives of millions of people in dire need and I’m honored to lend my voice in support of their vital mission..”
Photos Courtesy of Phillips Auction House
The collaboration was born in light of One Drop’s recent success with Phillips Auction House, where the two set a new fundraising record raising $8.7 million for safe water access in Latin America. To keep the good time rolling, an additional two time pieces will also be available for auction at the GAME CHANGERS Watch Auction the following day, in which 100% of net proceeds will support One Drop and their continued efforts in serving vulnerable communities and their access to civil resources.
The Jewels Auction takes place on December 9th, 2019 in New York City, and a preview of Sevan Bicakci's one-of-a-kind piece can be viewed [here](https://www.phillips.com/detail/sevan-bicakci/NY060319/151 ) .
