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
For those seeking exceptional loose stones, his Shopify store frequently features "cherry-picked" gems cut from rough sourced globally, including unheated aquamarine and vibrant tourmalines. Zava Mastercuts - Claudia Endler Designs zavamastercuts
: Perhaps his most iconic innovation, this signature cut has won multiple Cutting Edge awards for its unique balance and brilliance. Clay Zava’s journey began as a childhood "rock
: He is known for faceting challenging and rare materials, including sphalerite, clinohumite, and spessartite garnets. Industry Influence nurtured by his grandmother