Sir Zoltan David
The Hungarian Knighthood's tradition spans 1000 years.  Beginning with the reign of St. Stephen, Hungarian Kings have rewarded acts of valor with grants of nobility.  The title of Knight is the highest form of secular honor and is accompanied by a code of chivalrous conduct. It is in this backdrop that on August 27, 1988, Zoltan David was bestowed Knighthood in honor of Sir Zoltan David I, his loving father and a highly esteemed hero of the Hungarian Nation. The David family's history dates back to the reign of St. Stephen and it is this cumulative past that is a dominant influence in Mr. David's character.

Custom Wedding Rings
“There is no more important piece of jewelry than the wedding ring. It is a symbol of beginnings, of commitment, of love, of honor, and of duty.  Likely a beginning of a new generation, of a family to go forward in time.  Of a life’s story.  This precious and unique symbol and it’s intrinsic value is never lost on me as an artist.  Most importantly, the wedding ring, in my opinion, should not be left to the whims of fashion and trends. As an artist with an extensive design and goldsmithing background, it is second nature to me to create that one-of-a-kind piece that tells a little something of the wearer’s story and only their story.  We are all individuals with a glorious story of life and living.  All it takes for me is a little intuition, a lot of talent and skill, and the inspiration I receive when talking one on one with a client to create a personal timeless, elegant treasure that is always a subject of awe and wonderment.”  ~ Sir Zoltan David

Education:

• 1971-1979 Received training as fabricating goldsmith and diamond setter
  from Swiss and German Master Goldsmiths.

• 1980 Established Zoltan David Fine Jewelry Design

Accolades:

• In July, 2007, Zoltan was selected as one of the Top 100 Designers of the Past 30 Years in a poll conducted by National Jeweler Magazine to commemorate the 30 year anniversary of the New Designer Gallery at the JA International Jewelry Show in New York City.

Awards:

• 1979 - DeBeers Diamonds Today Award

• 1989 - AGTA Spectrum Award

• 1992 - AGTA Spectrum Award

• 1994* - American Jewelry Design Council - New Design Talent, New York

• 1994* - Jewelers of America - New Designer of the Year, New York

• 1996 - Finalist, Ponte d' Oro Competition, Italy

• 1998 - AGTA Spectrum Award

• 1998 - Platinum Guild International, Platinum Passion Award

• 2001 - AGS Director's Choice Award

• 2001 - AGS Excellence in Gold Design Award

• 2001 - AGS Excellence in Overall Design Award

• 2003 - Awarded US Patent # 6594901 for his signature metal ornamentation technique.

• 2004 - AGTA Spectrum Award

• 2005 - Jewelry Designer of the Year - Contemporary Design Group

• 2006 - Awarded US Patent # 7121118 for the 'Dangelier'

• 2007 - Tanzanite Foundation, 'Be Born To Tanzanite' Award

• 2007 - AGTA Spectrum Award

• 2009 - April - "Best of Silver" National Jeweler Magazine Design Award

• 2009 - America's Coolest Jewelry Store - InStore Magazine

• 2010 - Winner, Designers Award, International Pearl Design Competition, Cultured Pearl             Association of America

Exhibitions:

• May-November 2010 - Gemological Institute of America Zoltan David Retrospective
  - works from 1985 to 2010

• Dubai, Burj Al Arab Exhibition, April 2009

• Las Vegas, JCK Show, May 2009

* Zoltan is the first designer in the history of the JA Show to win both New Design Talent and New Designer of the Year.