Praise
Gemstones and jewelry are portable and highly valued. We protect the privacy of our clients and appreciate their sharing the sentiments printed below.
From a client who has worked with us to build a collection of unique gems and jewels over the past seven years:
“Working with Cynthia Zava over the past seven years has been a dream come true. She has been able to bring out creativity I never knew I had through our collaborative efforts in jewelry designing. Whether working through collaborative efforts … Read more
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From a husband working sight unseen over the phone:
“TERRIFIC! — let’s go with the bigger diamond, it sounds perfect. I agree – the handcrafted ring is the only way to go…… Re: engraving, i would like to write “A wish come true…always” You are the best Cynthia….it sounds … Read more
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From a letter a client wrote to her Dad, who helped her remake a family ring that had been damaged in a garbage disposal:
“Dad, the ring is BEAUTIFUL!! It looks almost exactly like the original ring, except more brilliant as the diamonds are larger and probably better cut. Cynthia did a wonderful job on this piece, and I think you are going to … Read more
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From a librarian who got quite a surprise from her husband:
“Much like a schoolgirl, I keep glancing at my ring to assure myself that it’s still on my finger. Guilty Pleasure. That’s the only way to describe the feeling I have wearing this elegant piece of jewelry. It’s time I … Read more
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From a very cosmopolitan collector of colored gems:
“I’m sitting in the glorious sun at a friend’s country house about to have lunch, and the Aquamarine is glistening! It reads much “richer” in the setting than as an unset gem. I LOVE It. Be sure to let Clay … Read more
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Upon the delivery of a pair of Tanzanite earrings:
“Thanks for coming over yesterday & dropping off the tanzanite earrings! Lunch was fun. I can’t stop looking at the earrings (anybody seeing me today would think I was totally narcissitic – I’ve been looking at myself quite a lot … Read more
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From Golden Door Spa guest comments on Cynthia Zava’s presentation:
“Speakers need to be as knowledgeable as Cynthia (the jeweler). She was very interesting and informative – absolutely delightful and I am not much of a jewelry person! ”… Read more
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“Thank you for introducing ‘color’ to me. I look at fabrics and stones in a different way since I have met you. You are so thoughtful and generous.”
“I am speechless! Jim surprised me last night with my stunningly beautiful 40th anniversary ring – as you, of course, know! I love it, and I love knowing all the caring, skilled, knowledgeable and talented people who created it. Thank you, thank you, thank you! The book is such a nice touch, too. You do things right. It fits perfectly and looks great on my finger. I am showing it off!”
From a client with a world-class gem and jewelry collection:
“For the past nineteen years, I have had the fortunate opportunity to work with Cynthia Zava, and through her technical, market and sourcing knowledge have built a considerable collection. With her refined eye, due diligence and insight into my wish … Read more