Zoltan David
Precious Metal Art

Austin-based, Hungarian-born Sir Zoltan David II creates first-class jewelry for which the often over- and misused word “unique“ must be evoked. His process of inlaying one precious metal into a contrasting one to produce a durable, three-dimensional raised design or pattern was awarded a U.S. patent in 2001. David discovered the technique while working on an anniversary band one night in his studio. That first band—platinum inlaid with 22-karat gold to form a sphere pattern—eventually evolved into a ring called the Duchess, still available today.  [continued below]

Zoltan David hires European-trained and certified goldsmiths who are part scientist, part engineer, part artist. They work with David to achieve the four cornerstones of successful design — durability, wearability, originality, and beauty — in platinum and high-karat gold jewelry featuring diamonds and colored stones for women and men. The pieces have sculptural bodies highlighted with geometries of the special inlay.

On a recent visit to Budapest, David finally realized from where his inspiration for the linear inlay motifs arose: the geometries in his jewelry are the recurrent motifs of Austro-Hungarian architecture. The cathedral ceilings, parliament rooftops, etc., were imprinted on him as a child to re-emerge decades later in the form of beautiful, collectible jewelry.

David was honored in June 2005 with the JCK Jewelry Designer of the Year award. This follows numerous other national and international design awards.