Cynthia – the package just arrived and they are truly beautiful. I am so pleased they turned out so well. I can’t believe I hesitated over that decision for six months. Totally the right way to go with that stone. Thank you so very much for your excellent work. I really love working with you.

“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 have to tell you the honest truth…. Those rings are the best wedding bands I have ever seen.  I am not just saying that; I told everyone that I don’t think I could have dreamed up a nicer ring.  OK so I peeked.  We even practiced putting them on each other.  I just wanted to make sure they fit.  I love them and mine brought tears to my eyes.  Thank you so much.”

“ WOW! The diamond earrings look amazing. I love them and I ‘m sure Carrie will also. I really would like to thank you for all that you have done to make this possible.”

“O my God, oh my God….absolutely fantastic.  I must say I favor the Tanzanites – really incredible!!!!  And the size is really perfect for me – I have to keep that in mind on future earrings! Can you forward me to the Jewelry Anonymous line?”

“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!”

“ Wow it is stunning! The stone looks so good and bright and brilliant and the Tanzanite and the Yellow Sapphire are spectacular together. Great work.  I am so glad I had you redo it.  I love my initials in the ring – makes it very personalized.”

“Cynthia – bottom line, if (client name) trusts you, that’s all I ever need to know. Each time I’ve given my sister’s or stepmother a gift from you, they’ve been ecstatic and I know this will be the case again. One of these years, I’ll be giving you an order for my own lady friend rather than sisters, but I also I have to be careful what I wish for.“

“The cufflinks were a hit. He was very surprised and loved the detail on the back sides. He has quickly adjusted his wardrobe to include using them at every opportunity. It was the right decision and I am so thankful.”

Hello dear Cynthia – got the beautifully crafted jewelry yesterday. Needless to say I’m very pleased. I’m quite amazed how you achieved everything I wished for. I’m also excited over the versitilaty of the piece. I can wear it in so many ways. Last night with my Omega piece to the applause of my dinner mates. Thanks so very much for your clever design.”

“Hello – I feel like I’m with your fan club tonight – I’m at a dinner with R, A, S and P. All wearing your designs!”

“Cynthia, it has been such a pleasure…may this be the beginning of many “jewels” for us both…Much Love, Arun”

“A beautiful blessed morning to you. I just want to write again to let you know how much joy I’ve had from my pearls and pendant. I’m truly amazed at the engineering that went into their creation. I sit and play and marvel over the fine work you and your goldsmith have done. How in the world did you do the tiny hinges?”

“Wearing them here in Germany!  They are lovely!”

“I adore it.  You should be proud, and he is also.  The clasp was pretty easy to work once we got the hang of it.  We do have wedding photos – I will send you one. Thanks for all your efforts, you were so attentive.” 

“Hope all is well with you and your family.  Your Blue Zircon Trellis ring continues to get RAVE reviews.”

“ Just wanted you to know that I am wearing my earrings in many different ways and can change them around like a real pro!! (thanks to you, of course)”

“Have them – they are stunning, and perfect.  Thanks.”

“I just wanted to let you know that the necklace if absolutely beautiful.  I am wearing it already. Have a great Thanksgiving and I can’t wait to see the rest of the jewelry.”

“IT’S BEAUTIFUL!!!!!  I LOVE IT, I NEED NICER HANDS.  THANK YOU SO MUCH.”

“Thanks for all the work to make me a happy client.”

“OMG!!!!”

“Just wanted you to know that the package arrived safely. The pendant is so beautiful. It is very elegant – simplicity combined with a touch of glitter – perfect!!!”

“David and I both love it. I can’t wait to wear it. I hope David doesn’t want to wear it!!!”

“Point of fact, there was never any other alternative for me other than going through you two. My desire has been, and always was, to have something that was unique beyond the existence of an exquisite stone. But to have someone personalize it with the deft touch and passion that you have makes it truly worthwhile and that much more special to me. So, my special thanks to you and Clay for making the initial steps in a lifelong journey so very poignant and memorable.”

“Cyn, the more I look at my earrings the more I am amazed at what you have done! You’re an absolute genius! They’re wonderful and so versatile. The book is so helpful and very clever – the “multi-talented Zava family” – so true!! Tell your daughters that I’ve worn my jewelry several times and received many compliments on them! I’m so proud of them, as I am their very talented Mama!!

“Enjoying my earrings so much – and the nice booklet you put together is so special – again, thank you so very for all your extra and very special efforts in this project – you made this the very special gift it is.”

“WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! WHAT A NECKLACE!!!”

“Cynthia, they are fantastic! I really love them – lots of comments already.”

“The more I wear my ring, the more I love it! I have had so many compliments on it. It really is spectactular!!”

“So easy- so professional – such a great product. Thanks again.”

“Can you say fantastic, awesome, beautiful, like no other…or just simply perfect? Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you…..It made me cry. I can’t keep my eyes off of it. Every details…etc. is exactly w hat I wanted. You are awesome…..”

“I got the Ring! It is absolutely gorgeous. It’s a madhouse here today, so I haven’t gotten a chance to truly admire it (I am wearing it proudly, though).”

“THEY ARE GORGEOUS!!! The stones, the metal work…all are spectacular. Each lighting situation produces different ‘prominent’ stones.”

“He (her husband) brought them home, and I wore them all night! They are beautiful. I have them on today. My only regret is that I think I’m the only one in the office today (Dec 23), so nobody will see them until next year.”

“Cynthia, I love the earrings and get so many compliments on them! Thanks again, and I can’t wait to work with you again!”

“The beautifully presented renderings arrived this morning. It is dynamite, and must have taken you a long time to prepare. It is worth it. Thank you. I’ll let you know what transpires. Thanks a million.”

“Cynthia, my ring is obscene. It is so gorgeous, it is just unbelievable. George says there must be batteries attached to it, so that it just keeps shining. Anyway, I just wanted to say ‘Thank you.’”

“One thing that has fascinated me about the spinel is that it seems to go with all different shades of red that I wear. It goes equally well with a fire engine red as it does with pinks and purples. I’m not quite sure how you all managed that, but I’m impressed!”

“All I can say is Oh My Gosh….I love my wedding ring all over again. I know you realized it, but I will say it again…you are very very talented. Thanks for such an awesome job.”

“I have the cufflinks in hand. They are amazing! I am very very pleased. The workmanship is top and the design interpretation is just what I had hoped for. I can’t wait to give them to husband on Valentine’s. I look forward to working together with you in the future.”

“What a thrill you and husband gave me for my birthday. I treasure, and will always treasure, the exquisite peridot pendant you designed especially for me.”

“Just thinking of you today. Big Blue (sapphire) is a constant reminder of the efforts you went to so that I may have this elegant ring. And I wear it to honor all of Husband’s personal sacrifices over the years too. I get compliments on it all the time but usually people don’t know its value – just that it’s pretty. Yesterday I was at the dentist and the hygienist said, ‘That’s a gorgeous ring and a beautiful stone. What is it?’ I told her, and there was a very long moment of silence as she sized up my battered Mephisto sandals and JC Penny sundress. Then, she said, ‘I’ve never seen one that blue before.’ I love that folks try to puzzle out how I can afford such a piece of jewelry ”