Obama family received Armenian jeweler's works from Turkish president

The US  Department of State released Tueasday a list of gifts given to President Obama and his family by different state leaders and first ladies from around the world.

The list also includes the names of the Turkish president, Abdullah Gul, and prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

As the Turkish media report, Eerdogan has given Obama several precious presents, including a silver cup ( $400), a glass vase featuring crescent ($1,100) and a golden vase worth $2,150. The US first lady, Michel Obama, has received from Erdogan a silver necklace with finger- and ear-rings (worth $490), a jewel-box (worth $850) and a table-cloth.

As for Turkish President Abdullah Gul, he has presented Obama with a pair of buckles and a silver-colored vase (with a total value of $1,150), both prepared by Turkish-Armenian jeweler, Sevan Bicakci, who is well-known not only in Turkey but also beyond its borders. Turkish first lady Hayrunisa Gul, who also wears Bicakci's jewels, has presented Michelle Obama with a diamond covered necklace costing $400.

Among the top givers was Saudi King Abdullah, with nearly $190,000 (£119,000) in gifts to the Obama, BBC News reported.