The Journal

 
How to Build a Luxury Bracelet Stack: The ZADEH NY Guide for Men

September 17, 2026

How to Build a Luxury Bracelet Stack: The ZADEH NY Guide for Men

Stacking bracelets is not a trend. It is a practice — one that requires the same intentionality as any othe...
Catherine Zadeh's Charlotte pendant in 18kt gold, natural horn, and diamonds on a cord necklace

August 13, 2026

Rejects Make Perfect: The Making Of The Charlotte

Sometimes the most beautiful things come out of complete chaos. Discover how a pile of studio rejects becam...
Catherine Zadeh in Ramatuelle

July 01, 2026

Fashion is for the weak; style is for the brave. — Boy George.

ZADEH NY founder Catherine Zadeh reflects on identity, conformity, and the courage it takes to develop a pe...
Grey parachute cord by Catherine Zadeh

May 25, 2026

The Symphony of Shadow and Light: Why Grey is My Signature Color

In a world that demands loud declarations, grey stands apart — a masterful balance of all colors that repre...
Catherine Zadeh's philosophy on authenticity, love, and minimalist jewelry design.

April 10, 2026

The Aesthetic of Truth: Why I Value "Jeans and a T-Shirt" Authenticity

In the intimate setting of my boutique, I am often a witness to the lives of the young women who walk throu...
Lab Grown Versus Earth Mined Diamonds

May 29, 2025

Lab Grown Versus Earth Mined Diamonds

The Jewelry World Is Changing—And There’s No Going Back Let’s be honest—big diamonds have always been the ...
Why More Men Are Wearing Necklaces—And Why It Matter.

May 19, 2025

Why More Men Are Wearing Necklaces—And Why It Matter.

A quiet shift is underway in men’s style. It’s not about louder prints or bolder tailoring—but about someth...
No Regrets...About Motherhood.

May 18, 2025

No Regrets...About Motherhood.

I knew the kind of mother I wanted to be. I never wavered. My peers didn’t influence me. Society didn’t sha...
Have You Ever been Robbed?

April 09, 2025

Have You Ever been Robbed?

I had never been robbed. Until now.He buzzed in. I opened the door.He said he was looking for a bracelet f...
Channeling Coco Chanel

January 21, 2025

Channeling Coco Chanel

This January, as we settle into the rhythm of a new year, let’s draw a little inspiration from Coco Chanel....
What Does Sustainability Mean To Us? The Story Behind the Brant, Our Most Iconic Piece

January 15, 2025

What Does Sustainability Mean To Us? The Story Behind the Brant, Our Most Iconic Piece

When a new customer enters my realm, I intuitively start by introducing the Brant, our most original and ic...
Separating the Man from His Clothes

January 12, 2025

Separating the Man from His Clothes

Not long after I started dating David, my mom would often ask how things were going. I’d rave about his cha...
There’s an Order to My Madness

January 06, 2025

There’s an Order to My Madness

Every piece I design has a purpose—not just to stand alone but to enhance, complement, and elevate. I don’t...
How to Style Jewelry for the Beach: Effortless Elegance in Every Wave

December 27, 2024

How to Style Jewelry for the Beach: Effortless Elegance in Every Wave

Jewelry isn’t just for black-tie events or city streets—it’s a statement you can take to the sand and sea....
To Cuff Or Not To Cuff?

December 24, 2024

To Cuff Or Not To Cuff?

There’s something undeniably interesting about a cuff bracelet. It’s a piece that can transform your stack...
Why Every Man Should Wear a Bracelet

December 23, 2024

Why Every Man Should Wear a Bracelet

Men’s jewelry has come a long way from simple wedding bands and cufflinks. I remember my first trunk shows...
The Timeless Charm of Cufflinks: Elevate Your Style with Handcrafted Elegance

December 22, 2024

The Timeless Charm of Cufflinks: Elevate Your Style with Handcrafted Elegance

Cufflinks are more than just a practical accessory—they are a symbol of sophistication and a subtle stateme...
The Art of Craftsmanship: Handcrafted Sterling Silver Belt Buckles for Men

December 22, 2024

The Art of Craftsmanship: Handcrafted Sterling Silver Belt Buckles for Men

When it comes to timeless accessories, a belt buckle often goes unnoticed. Yet, it is a piece that has the ...
How to Grapple with Disappointment

December 22, 2024

How to Grapple with Disappointment

Life has a way of surprising us, often in ways we neither hope for nor expect. This past week...
The Day I Felt Seen: How a Childhood Painting Shaped My Life

December 22, 2024

The Day I Felt Seen: How a Childhood Painting Shaped My Life

Growing up in Paris, my childhood wasn’t what you might imagine. While the city itself was vibrant and full...
Baruch Hashem: Embracing Life’s Blessings.

November 26, 2024

Baruch Hashem: Embracing Life’s Blessings.

I never truly understood the meaning of Baruch Hashem*.I wasn’t raised with much observance of Judaism, an...
The Night I Faced My Fears: Love, Legacy, and the Soul of ZADEH

November 21, 2024

The Night I Faced My Fears: Love, Legacy, and the Soul of ZADEH

The pain woke me from my sleep, sharp and relentless, radiating from my throat and spreading through my che...
“I will show them” is my mantra.

November 10, 2024

“I will show them” is my mantra.

From adversity to Madison Avenue...In a world where barriers often dictate one’s path, my journey can stand...
Never think you are not enough to make a difference.

October 30, 2024

Never think you are not enough to make a difference.

He woke me up, his voice tense: "It's bad. Really bad."Still groggy, I asked, "What are you talking about?...
How to wear cufflinks, with elegance and style.

July 24, 2024

How to wear cufflinks, with elegance and style.

Cufflinks might be small, but they pack a stylish punch, elevating your look from ordinary to extraordinary...
The Maya Pendant for men

June 27, 2024

The Maya Pendant for men

I adore the look of a pendant on a man, but finding a truly unique and cool design can be challenging. With...
The best gift you can give your Graduates! "This Is Water" By David Foster Wallace

May 14, 2024

The best gift you can give your Graduates! "This Is Water" By David Foster Wallace

David Foster Wallace's "This is Water" is a thought-provoking essay that challenges readers to reconsider t...
Destination Jewelry

February 15, 2024

Destination Jewelry

I was privileged to attend a stunning destination wedding this past weekend in Punta Mita, Mexico, where I...
The Making Of The San Remo

February 15, 2024

The Making Of The San Remo

The San Remo leather bracelet was born during one of my trips in Wellington, immersed in the equestrian re...
Celebrating Love Spontaneously: A Year-Round Affair

February 08, 2024

Celebrating Love Spontaneously: A Year-Round Affair

Love, the most profound and enchanting emotion that weaves the very fabric of our existence, deserves more...
Wearing Your Art on Your Sleeve

May 11, 2023

Wearing Your Art on Your Sleeve

Did you know that my business started by accident? A friend/client commissioned me to design a few pairs o...
Don't be scared. You're not alone.

April 17, 2023

Don't be scared. You're not alone.

I went to Paris in mid-January to attend the Maison et Objet fair, for inspiration and to see original and...
How do Persians celebrate Spring?

April 10, 2023

How do Persians celebrate Spring?

As you may know, I was born in Iran and moved to France way before the revolution, in 1967. I was six year...
wall street journal ryan reynolds brad pitt guide to stacking bracelets

February 16, 2023

Wall Street Journal editorial...I can't believe they did not include ZADEH!

Wall Street Journal Article.  Feb. 3, 2023 11:30 am ET "Ryan Reynolds Does It. Ditto Brad Pitt. Here, a M...
The genesis of the Stitch cuff bracelet

November 06, 2022

The genesis of the Stitch cuff bracelet

The Stitch The Stitch cuff bracelet was born from my love for the brand Hermès. The stitch motif is ever pr...
The Moment It Made Sense...The Hampton Classic Horse Show.

August 26, 2022

The Moment It Made Sense...The Hampton Classic Horse Show.

As a designer and as someone adventurous, I didn't hesitate when I saw the opportunity to exhibit at the H...
BLAKE EQUESTRIAN INSPIRED BRACELET

July 26, 2022

The making of the Blake

I see things others can’t see.When clients enter my world, I am often asked if I ride horses. My jewelry is...
David, my muse, my daughters' father.

June 07, 2022

David, my muse, my daughters' father.

He will be very upset to see that I am publishing an “ode” to him. That’s the person that he is. Instead of...
Mother Fiercest

May 06, 2022

Mother Fiercest

I remember vividly picking up one of my daughters at her gym class, when she was 10 years old. As I walked ...
Our mom...

May 05, 2022

Our mom...

It’s quite challenging to capture our Mom in just a few sentences. Maybe because so many of her traits are ...
Wearing White Jeans All Year Round

December 19, 2021

Wearing White Jeans All Year Round

Wearing white denims has become some sort of a trademark since my first January 2015 visit to Pitti Uomo i...
How to Snag a Second Date with These Simple Tips

November 05, 2021

How to Snag a Second Date with These Simple Tips

Nowadays, putting yourself out there can be nerve-wracking, I feel for you, but it’s worth it in the end i...
The Hampton Classic

August 13, 2021

The Hampton Classic

The Hampton Classic: Where Zadeh Was Born.The Hampton Classic is where Zadeh truly came to life.It all star...
I only believe in designs I would wear myself

August 13, 2021

How it all started...

I never stop designing in my head and I only believe in designs I would wear myself.So when my husband Dav...
Too Much Time Spent Celebrating Start Up's and Not Enough Time Celebrating "Keep Goings"

August 02, 2021

Too Much Time Spent Celebrating Start Up's and Not Enough Time Celebrating "Keep Goings"

WE SPEND TOO MUCH TIMECELEBRATING "START UPS"AND NOT ENOUGH TIMECELEBRATING "KEEP GOINGS" -JOSH REID JONES...
Our Flagship Jewelry Store In Southampton, A Dream Come True.

August 02, 2021

Our Flagship Jewelry Store In Southampton, A Dream Come True.

After adorning equestrians at the Hampton Classic horse show with luxury jewels in years past, Zadeh NY fou...
Are you out of your mind?

June 16, 2021

Are you out of your mind?
How a missed appointment jumpstarted my jewelry company...

April 18, 2021

How a missed appointment jumpstarted my jewelry company...

Men in general would be insulted if their wives would make a fuss over the jewelry gifts they receive. M...
Artisanal and Sturdy

April 13, 2021

Artisanal and Sturdy

Many of you have asked the story behind our use of parachute cord. It's a good question...Our designs are ...
How to stack your bracelets: the ZADEH men’s style guide.

March 24, 2021

How to stack your bracelets: the ZADEH men’s style guide.

Men have been asking again and again how our bracelets should be stacked. Here are our insights and tips on...
How to mix and match gold and silver jewelry

March 17, 2021

How to mix and match gold and silver jewelry

I am often asked if is it ok to mix and match gold and silver jewelry.
My dad...

February 11, 2021

My dad...

My son-in-law James recently suggested to me to listen to an interview of Naval Ravikant by Tim Ferris, ra...
Zadeh Lookbook

November 13, 2020

Zadeh Lookbook

Welcome to the latest Zadeh Lookbook! Zadeh is luxury jewelry for the aesthetes of the world who have an a...
Gift ideas for everyone

November 10, 2020

Gift ideas for everyone

Finding the right gifts for your loved ones can be daunting and stressful but it shouldn't be. Remember: wh...
Shana Tova - Thoughts and Reflection

September 18, 2020

Shana Tova - Thoughts and Reflection

Never has there been greater expectancy in the wait for a new beginning.Never, as in this past year, ha...
The great awakening

September 17, 2020

The great awakening

Because I’m a man or perhaps because I’m a simple one, I dislike the word “accessory.” Looking sharp is es...
The Celine ring collection

September 17, 2020

The Celine ring collection

Living in Watermill for the past few months has taught me more than ever to never take for granted the bea...
The genesis of the Brant

September 17, 2020

The genesis of the Brant

The Brant was the first men’s bracelet I designed, 15 years ago.My husband David, the typical man who never...
The making of the Cayenne bracelet

August 28, 2020

The making of the Cayenne bracelet

6 years ago, I met Alessandro Squarzi in Uruguay, in a charming little town called Jose Ignacio.We were st...
How to...

June 27, 2020

How to...

How to measure your wristPrint this page and use this ruler to measure your wrist. Print on 11x8.5 page, ...
Thinking of you...

April 26, 2020

Thinking of you...

Dear friends, You might have noticed I haven’t been in touch for some time now. It just felt odd to be writ...
50 Shades of Gold

April 16, 2020

50 Shades of Gold

I love gold. The weight and opulence of it; how it can exist beautifully as a centerpiece or as an accent. ...
From Start to Finish

March 02, 2020

From Start to Finish

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” - Mahatma Gandhi There ar...
Our Video Debut: A New York Story

December 01, 2019

Our Video Debut: A New York Story

  Making a video is no simple task. For us, finding attractive talent on a shoestring budget was the hardes...
A message from a new friend...

October 10, 2019

A message from a new friend...

"Your creative designs, choice of materials and fine workmanship have drawn me to your art like a magnet!  ...
A STUDIO VISIT

October 10, 2019

A STUDIO VISIT

  I was really happy to run into some clients recently on Madison Avenue. Living on the Upper East Side and...
Words of Wisdom...

May 21, 2019

I've learned...

  I've learned....That when you're in love, it shows. I've learned ....That just one person saying to me, ...
It's not always rosy chez Zadeh...

May 03, 2019

It's not always rosy chez Zadeh...

  As I walked to my pop up store this morning, an old friend passed by and stopped me: "I just want you to...
Motherhood, an artful balance.

April 24, 2019

Motherhood, an artful balance.

I have been asked many times “Catherine, how is it you’ve been designing for twenty five years, and virtual...
Our Second Pop Up is Here!

April 05, 2019

Our Second Pop Up is Here!

Flowers are popping up - and so are we! You may be wondering why we decided to open another short-term pop...
Relationships in Brand Building, Catherine & Chloe Zadeh

March 26, 2019

Relationships in Brand Building, Catherine & Chloe Zadeh

"Catherine and Chloe Zadeh are the mother and daughter team behind ZADEH, a brand created from Catherine’s...
The Truth about Finding Raw, Natural Talent

March 26, 2019

The Truth about Finding Raw, Natural Talent

I am often asked how I find the right talent to take part in my photoshoots. Clearly, it’s an important de...
Focus and Perseverance

March 20, 2019

Focus and Perseverance

I recently saw an epic and beautiful movie “Never look away” loosely based on the life of artist Gerhard Ri...
Celebrating Kitty, Our International Woman, Founder and Designer

March 07, 2019

Celebrating Kitty, Our International Woman, Founder and Designer

Written By: Coco, daughter #2. It’s funny to think about our mom before she was a mom. To us, she’s Kitty -...
Illicit Behavior | Complicit Behavior

March 04, 2019

Illicit Behavior | Complicit Behavior

It feels as though we’ve been overwhelmed by a media storm in recent weeks, one that’s been hard to ignore...
Why the Pop Up Now?

November 12, 2018

Why the Pop Up Now?

Why did you feel now was the right time to open a pop-up shop? Our brand has been around for almost 25 year...
MEET HARVEY DAVID

August 10, 2018

MEET HARVEY DAVID

Hi, my name is Harvey David...Nice to meet you! I am Catherine's grandson. You are probably going to see a...
The One and Only "Callas"

August 06, 2018

The One and Only "Callas"

The Callas is one of the most poignant and meaningful pieces in my collections. It is made by the same arti...
Why the video?

May 25, 2018

Why the video?

I will do it myself!    I actually like to share stories about my failures because I have come to realize (...
ZADEH NY | MY STORY

April 15, 2018

From Iran, to Paris to NY

I wish we had made Peace, 70 years ago....We could be BEST FRIENDS!    As you all know I am a very passion...
My Baby Is Having A Baby!

April 15, 2018

My Baby Is Having A Baby!

I am a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, and soon will be...a grandmother! 
BESPOKE JEWELRY

October 24, 2017

BESPOKE JEWELRY

One of the beautiful things about being a boutique jewelry designer is that I have great flexibility in the...
I love Barneys and they love me back!

August 07, 2017

I love Barneys and they love me back!

This doesn't happen often, specially to a small little designer like me. These are moments when the saying ...
Identity Politics

July 12, 2017

Identity Politics

It’s hard to deny that we are at a great precipice: as men and women, as a country, as the aggregate elemen...
Make Your Dad Feel Young Again

June 07, 2017

Make Your Dad Feel Young Again

My husband is always complimented on how dapper he is, but this was not the case when we met! I used to beg...
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON...OR SHOULD I SAY SONS IN LAW?

May 23, 2017

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON...OR SHOULD I SAY SONS IN LAW?

  Almost every man is reluctant when I first approach them about wearing a bracelet. My husband being the ...
The power of words...

May 12, 2017

The power of words...

As the middle child, I spent much of my childhood yearning for attention, always feeling a little unsee...
Motherhood

April 17, 2017

Motherhood

What a revelatory thing it is, to grow up. In a child’s formative years, their world is a bubble. Every exp...
My home away from home

November 25, 2016

My home away from home

Let me paint you a picture: a beautiful white federal building, restored to its original glory and boasting...
ZADEH Ambassadors

October 23, 2016

ZADEH Ambassadors

I am a boutique jewelry design company. One of the luxuries this affords me is the ability to cultivate a r...
Gary Friedman, a ZADEH man

September 20, 2016

Gary Friedman, a ZADEH man

There’s a feeling you get when you walk into a Restoration Hardware store. Each item is hand-selected, a pu...
In Commemoration of September 11th

September 10, 2016

In Commemoration of September 11th

In Commemoration Bergdorf Goodman was my launching pad in the world of men’s accessories, with cufflinks a...
My Core Values

July 13, 2016

My Core Values

I recently applied to join the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and I thought that including ...
How to wear your parachute cord pendant

June 15, 2016

How to wear your parachute cord pendant

The Pulley System Each ZADEH piece radiates an inner beauty. Our pendants, paired with parachute cord, prov...
Celebrating Fatherhood

June 06, 2016

Celebrating Fatherhood

Father's Day is right around the corner and if you’re like me it has you thinking about the special men in ...
Back to My Roots

April 08, 2016

Back to My Roots

I was born in Iran, my accent is French, and my attitude is American. I am who I am because of the places ...
Masters of the Tiki Hut

March 23, 2016

Masters of the Tiki Hut

“Chaos often breeds life, when order breeds habit.” - Henry S. Adams Days here at the Winter Equestrian Fes...
Behind the Lens

March 18, 2016

Behind the Lens

  The 10th week of WEF is upon us! Catherine and I began our week by taking a field trip to Palm Beach, the...
Full Circle Friendship

March 12, 2016

Full Circle Friendship

Earlier this week I co-hosted a gathering of women, to listen and learn from my friend Judith Hannan, an im...
Women With Ambition

March 04, 2016

Women With Ambition

Throughout my life I have recognized the importance of priorities. My family always came first, my career s...
Style Runs in the Family

February 28, 2016

Style Runs in the Family

I am the proud mother of three sensational young women. I marvel at how they’ve blossomed into such unique...
A Visit to Zadeh: Anything But Ordinary

February 23, 2016

A Visit to Zadeh: Anything But Ordinary

 A Visit to ZADEH: An Experience Beyond the Ordinary Stepping into Zadeh's world is more than just a shopp...
Observing. Absorbing.

February 21, 2016

Observing. Absorbing.

Blogging away in Zadeh: featuring the Santos Malo and San Remo bracelets. In my life I’ve never been as pa...
Waterproof. Lifeproof.

February 17, 2016

Waterproof. Lifeproof.

 Earth. Water. Air. Fire. There is implacable power found in the natural elements of our world. They have t...
New Beginnings

February 10, 2016

New Beginnings

It has been a whirlwind week. After just a few short phone calls last week, I hopped in my car and drove to...
To Gift or Not to Gift?

February 06, 2016

To Gift or Not to Gift?

It’s that time of year again.Love is in the air, and on store shelves: heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, ted...
Our New Ambassador

February 05, 2016

Our New Ambassador

We are thrilled to welcome a new team member to Zadeh NY. She comes to us with a wealth of knowledge of th...
Beauty in Simplicity

February 04, 2016

Beauty in Simplicity

“Elegance is achieved when all that is superfluous has been discarded and the human being discovers simplic...
The Amate Collection

January 03, 2016

The Amate Collection

Exactly a year ago, a New York artisan helped me repurpose an old sapphire, lost in translation, set in a v...
Vanity Fair: A Day in the Life

November 17, 2015

Vanity Fair: A Day in the Life

I'm excited to finally share these videos from my collaboration with Vanity Fair & Patron. The first vi...
My CEO (Chief Everything Officer)

November 10, 2015

My CEO (Chief Everything Officer)

For the past few months I have been getting a lot of compliments on my website. “So cool, so clean, so chi...
It Doesn't Have to Make Sense to Be Perfect

October 21, 2015

It Doesn't Have to Make Sense to Be Perfect

   I am not sure how it happened or why, but last week I was invited to be part of a collaboration – a vid...
WISH: Let's Do It Again

October 08, 2015

WISH: Let's Do It Again

Last year, we launched a campaign to raise money for the Dubin Breast Center at Mount Sinai Hospital in New...
Our Father's Day Gift

June 10, 2015

Our Father's Day Gift

We love meeting our clients in our studio. One of the best parts of our job is getting to know our everyda...
Good Things Come in Small Packages

May 19, 2015

Good Things Come in Small Packages

I’ve been designing jewelry for about twenty years. You might expect us to be a huge company by now, in lot...
The WISH Bracelet

October 16, 2014

The WISH Bracelet

  CALLING ALL WISH MAKERS AND CHANGE SEEKERS. I WISH… I WISH that she never had breast cancer. I WISH that ...
How I Got Into Bergdorf Goodman

October 01, 2014

How I Got Into Bergdorf Goodman

“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has brilliance, power and magic in it.” - Johan ...
John Pawson, my favorite architect.

March 02, 2014

John Pawson, my favorite architect.

Quiet elegance, sober aesthetic, harmonious layout, humble material and design... Designed by John Pawson f...
Uruguay | Jose Ignacio

January 15, 2014

Uruguay | Jose Ignacio

  My family and I ventured out to Jose Ignacio for the holidays. I have never been  more inspired...by the ...
"Men-cessories"? Or Just the "IT" Necessities?

November 07, 2013

"Men-cessories"? Or Just the "IT" Necessities?

Fashion always comes down to that last accessory. Women are usually preoccupied with which handbag, cuff or...
Carson Street Clothier

June 10, 2013

Carson Street Clothier

The rainy day out on the streets of Nolita continued on like a stretch of film negatives, bleak, blurry, an...
Water Mill renovation

June 06, 2013

Water Mill renovation

Renovating. If you think about it, it is quite a painful endeavor for most. But for me it is just another w...
Brazil

February 02, 2013

Brazil

I just came back from Rio de Janeiro celebrating my friend Mireille's  birthday. We stayed at the Marina Al...
Wrist Watch

July 31, 2012

Wrist Watch

Remember the saying: “The only jewelry a guy should wear is his watch”? Times, they are definitely changing...