A physical, tactile process.

Creation at ZADEH is a physical, tactile, and deliberately raw process. Unburdened by formal jewelry training, Catherine ignores traditional rules to speak in her own material vocabulary—pairing solid gold and brilliant diamonds with Asian water buffalo horn, sustainable vegetable ivory, and signature parachute cord. The journey begins in New York with an intuitive sketch and descriptive guidance to master model makers, who translate her vision into precision CAD designs and custom molds. From there, master craftsmen cast the metals, smooth every line, and set each gemstone. The final, essential step returns directly to the human touch, as elements are hand-assembled or hand-woven using intricate macramé techniques by Catherine and her long-trusted artisans.

Engineered with a strong, masculine geometry, this jewelry is crafted to act as a personal armor—precious, yet never precious about itself. Every material is selected to thrive in the real world rather than sit locked away in a safe. Organic components like water buffalo horn react to your body and the environment over time, developing a soft, signature gray patina, while waterproof vegetable ivory easily withstands salt water, sun, and daily motion. Designed to be worn continuously—whether swimming, yachting, or showering—ZADEH pieces are not diminished by the elements, but enhanced by them. Handcrafted in small batches in New York City, each piece is built to be lived in, gathering character with every wear until it becomes impossible to take off.