Women to Watch in the Fine Jewelry Industry

sarah sockolof • March 7, 2022


As we enter Women's History Month, punctuated by International Women's Day, we are joining the celebration to honor female contributions and achievements.


Being especially partial to fine jewelry, we have a fierce gratitude for the women pioneering, innovating and leading this industry.


Allow us to (re)introduce you to...

Zina Sherman grew up in the jewelry industry. Her father being a manufacturer of gold jewelry in New York City during the 1940s, Zina naturally cultivated a love for fine jewelry from a very young age which ultimately inspired the founding of Zina Jewelry in 1984. Thanks to the simultaneous emergence of sterling silver as a designer metal, Zina’s BOLD self expression in fashion and jewelry took flight, and we have been enjoying her creativity ever since.

"We lead fashion. We inspire. We do not follow, we define. We create, progress, and innovate the future of fine jewelry." - Natascha Zuchouwski


Natascha embodies all things "leadership" at Tirisi Jewelry. As a co-founder and designer of Tirisi Jewelry, she also leads the marketing, sales and production teams with equal parts poise and prowess. Living in Amsterdam, her jewelry reflects the heart of Europe, each piece capturing an element of European flare. She centers the modern woman in her designs, intending her jewelry for everyday wear and versatility without sacrificing craftsmanship or quality. With an impeccable eye for detail, Natascha's jewelry conveys a sense of thrill and surprise in each and every piece.

Celebrating Bold Femininity

Gemveto has been manufacturing timeless classics since its founding 55 years ago. Under the leadership of Mimi Galli and Irene Vitau, they're jewelry more abundantly celebrates femininity by infusing bold color and fashion into their beautiful designs. With a strict commitment to the highest standard of craftsmanship, design and material, their painstaking attention to detail shines in every handcrafted element, all expertly crafted in New York City.

"Statement pieces are at the heart of my brand, designed for women with a bold and confident style." - Lisa

Lisa Nik founded her jewelry company in 2009 to empower women with bold, luxurious designs. A California native, she gravitates toward the fiery pinks, oranges, and reds of the Pacific Coast sunsets and oceanic blues. Working with best-in-class cuts of colored gemstones such as rubellite, indicolite, emeralds, Mexican fire opals, and of course diamonds, the element of surprise is always present with her signature heart embedded into each design.

Many of you have already been empowered and emboldened by their jewelry, and we wanted to celebrate the strides of these fine women a little *extra* today.

Join us! Today is a day for jewelry! Dig into your jewelry box or come in and add to your collection. We'd love to find the pieces that celebrate you !

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