Istavroz(Sign of the Cross) is one of the most prominent ritualistic gestures in theChristian tradition. It signifies the connection of the individual psyche tothe Trinitarian formula. The sign itself, along with its ritualistic use is aninseparable part of the Anatolian history, especially belonging to thecosmopolitan culture of Istanbul. This very ring is designed and molded as anhomage to that very cosmopolitan culture. It is our way of appreciatingdifferences in belief systems which in essence have paramount value inAnatolian socio-political mosaic.