Zavamastercuts May 2026

: 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.

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 zavamastercuts

: He is known for faceting challenging and rare materials, including sphalerite, clinohumite, and spessartite garnets. Industry Influence : Zava often works directly with top jewelry