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TURQUOISE YACHTS JEWELS
Led by an owner with an intricate vision, the 53m Jewels is the new gem of the Turquoise fleet. Drawing on the resources and craftmanship of Istanbul and its environs, the yacht embodies a traditional yachting opulence and flair by Bryony McCabe
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ith her turquoise exterior, sharp lines and clear
burl timbers, giallo siena marble, custom carpet design, decorative mirror
geometry by Miami-based DeBasto Designs, the
treatments and gold balustrades, acts as the centrepiece linking all three
53m Jewels cuts distinctively through the water.
decks.
Her interiors are the work of London-based H2
Gold giallo siena marble flooring is used to link the communal areas of
Yacht Design, with the owner also extremely hands-on during the
the main deck. The formal dining area is forward of the salon and flanked
interior design process. Visiting the Turquoise shipyard in Istanbul
by beautiful built-in storage cupboards and large windows. The colour
regularly, the owner was delighted to discover the eclectic array of
turquoise is used to accent the furniture and curtains. All in all, there is a
materials on the doorstep. As such, Jewels’ interior evolved into a true
sensation of opulence throughout.
showcase of Turkish resources and craftsmanship.
On the bridge deck, the upper salon offers a more open and informal
The interior design brief centred around a traditional yacht aesthetic
lounge experience thanks to full-beam architecture, expansive windows
combining classic dark wood joinery with gold inlays, bevel-edged
and seamless connection to the aft exterior deck space. The colour theme
mirrors, colourful textiles and highly decorative stones. The result is a
is French blue combined with deep gold textiles and complimented by
lavish interior with intricate detailing and a high level of craftsmanship.
further use of the rich frame mahogany panelling and gold trim.
In the owner’s suite, for example, mahogany window framing and door
Jewels offers plentiful exterior space for entertaining both large groups as
architraves are combined with bulkhead panels of flame mahogany
well as intimate gatherings, including a sun deck that offers around-the-
and burl sycamore, all finished in high gloss lacquer and accented with
clock entertainment with a hot tub, sun-pads, TV, day head, bar and open
gold inlays. Built-in furniture is embellished with gold rope detailing
space. The interior layout is particularly unique: utilising all available
and warm honey onyx. In the bathroom, amazonite marble panels sit
space to maximise guest accommodation, the area typically used for a
on a backdrop of giallo siena stone together with teak joinery and more
beach club has instead been occupied by an extra guest cabin, creating
gold detailing. The same level of intricacy continues throughout the
five guest cabins on the lower deck. The main deck has a traditional layout
guest accommodation. The guest cabins on the lower deck are colour
with main salon, spacious full beam owner’s suite and a neighbouring
themed; green, purple, and red with gold textiles mixed in with the
VIP stateroom. On the bridge deck, an extra two cabins have been added
walnut burl and quarter cut veneers. In the bathrooms, the decorative
between the bridge and the upper saloon to provide accommodation for
themes endure with the use of bold-coloured marbles along with gold
18 guests in total.
details and appointments. The interior decorative stairwell, with its
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Jewels features a lavish interior with intricate detailing and a high level of craftsmanship. The aesthetic combines classic dark wood joinery with gold inlays and highly decorative stones, while the colour turquoise is used to accent furniture and curtains
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The exterior deck areas are spacious and designed for entertaining both large groups as well as intimate gatherings. The sun deck offers around-the-clock entertainment with a hot tub, sun-pads, TV, day head, bar and plenty of open space
questions to Patrik von Sydow CEO at Turquoise Yachts What does Jewels represent for Turquoise Yachts? Perhaps surprising to many, Jewels is our first yacht with an owner from the Middle East. To work with an owner with vast experience in the design and craftmanship of jewellery gave us invaluable insight into what we needed to create with regards to the interior. Are the any particularly special achievements on board? The interior of Jewels can be compared to jewellery. The level of detail is very impressive and hosts many intricate choices when it comes to finishes and craftmanship. We certainly had our fair share of practice when it came to gold finishes – both on wood and metal. The name of the yacht could not be more fitting! How does the interior of Jewels showcase the best of local suppliers and artisans? The materials used when creating Jewels are mainly locally sourced. This made it possible for the owner, alongside our designers, to create an interior with a huge range of material options. Istanbul, for example, hosts one of the best locations for marble selection. This, in combination with craftmanship at hand, meant we could work effectively together in ‘real time’ with quick decisions and wonderful material selections. Turkish shipyards are attracting more interest from clients all over the world. How do you see the trajectory of the Turkish new build market? This is a very positive development for all of us living and working in Turkey. Naturally, there are many new entrants with a demanding learning curve ahead of them but, behind this, we can all benefit from an increasing supplier base. A consequence, of course, is that demand for talent is increasing, and we must support this with focused learning and development programmes, clever management, teamwork, intelligent systems etc. What is on the horizon for Turquoise Yachts? We have six amazing projects under construction ranging from 42m to 87m in length – all in all some 10,000gt. All are unique in such a way that they will create a stir when they launch and become public. Our work schedule includes hybrid technology and constant focus on energy efficiency. Our teams are also doing an amazing job in further developing our product when it comes to trouble-free yachting.
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