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Zava's expertise is so highly regarded that he was selected as a judge for the 2025 AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards, evaluating the world's finest gemstone designs based on craftsmanship and technical quality.

: Perhaps his most iconic innovation, this signature cut has won multiple Cutting Edge awards for its unique balance and brilliance. zavamastercuts

: Zava often works directly with top jewelry designers, such as Claudia Endler , to create custom-faceted stones that act as the centerpiece for one-of-a-kind wearable art. Zava's expertise is so highly regarded that he

: He is known for faceting challenging and rare materials, including sphalerite, clinohumite, and spessartite garnets. Industry Influence : He is known for faceting challenging and

Clay Zava’s journey began as a childhood "rock hound" in the mountains of the western Carolinas, where he discovered antique marbles and minerals like sapphires. This early curiosity, nurtured by his grandmother, evolved into a career defined by an exceptional understanding of light and mineral form. Signature Styles and Innovations