jeweler DATABASE - "z"

Below is an alphabetized list of jewelry designers and manufacturers, along with photos of their corresponding maker's marks.

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Photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals​
ZALES

Hallmark(s):  "JTC", "JFS", "
Information:  The Zale Jewelry Corporation was founded in 1924 by Russian immigrant, Morris Zale, in Wichita Falls, Texas.  Zales has since expanded to become one of the nation's leading mall retail jewelry stores.  Works in gold, silver, platinum, and other non-precious metals.
Jewelry hallmark of Zales
Zales
ZETA BEGAY

Hallmark(s):  "ZB"
Information:  Zeta Begay is a Native American Navajo silversmith who works in a Zuni style, using needlepoint and clusterwork techniques.
Jewelry hallmark of Navajo silversmith, Zeta Begay
Zeta Begay
ZINA

Hallmark(s):  "Zina"
Information:  Zina Sterling Silver was founded in 1983 by silversmith, Zina Sherman.  Works primarily in silver.
Jewelry hallmark of Zina Sterling Silver
Zina
ZOLOTA​S

Hallmark(s):  "Zolotas"
Information:  Greek jewelry firm founded by Efthimios Zolotas in 1895.  Works predominantly in gold & silver.
Jewelry hallmark of Zolotas
Zolotas
Jewelry hallmark of Zolotas
Zolotas
ZYDO

Hallmark(s):  "ZYDO", "2243 AL"
Information:  Zydo was founded in 1972 by Davide Zybert, in Valenza, Italy.  Works primarily in gold and platinum.
Jewelry hallmark of Zydo
Zydo
Jewelry hallmark of Zydo
Zydo