I will always remember where I was on September 11, 2001. It was a Tuesday morning, a crisp and sunny day, at Bergdorf Goodman, being interviewed by Bruce Boyer, a fashion contributor to Departures magazine. A fairly new designer then, focused solely on Men’s jewelry and accessories, Departures decided to have a conversation about the Art of the Accessory in their Dress Code section. I was completely oblivious to my surroundings, intently and blissfully enjoying the dialogue, until the look on the sales associates’ face made me pause and wonder what I was doing wrong: utter concern and disgust! Did I do or say anything offensive? I wish that was the reason, but unfortunately I soon realized the world around us was crumbling and the management was anxiously waiting for Bruce to finish his interview and close the store to let everyone leave. It was a bitter sweet moment that will never be erased from my memories.

September 11^th was not only my introduction to the world of Departures, a world of luxury, style and exclusive destination, privy only to the American Express Platinum holders but also to Richard David Story, its affable Editor in Chief. Since then, an ardent and infallible supporter, Richard has always judiciously showcased my work, and launched many of my endeavors: when in 2008, he propitiously saw my Live and Let Live Peace bracelet on a friend’s wrist and consequently featured it in his editorial, he inadvertently help me start my new collection of charity bracelets, bridging design with philanthropy. When I recently and auspiciously ran into him near his office in September, and saw the few bracelets donning his wrist, I suggested he sees my new Macramé collection. Needless to say, the bracelet collection was featured in the November 2011 issue.

I have come to realize that Richard’s affinity for my work is due to the fact that I design for men just like him: smart, stylish, cultured, worldly and elegant, all in a blithely way. Jewelry is the last thing on his mind and so should it be.

Masculine jewelry needs to be inconspicuous: Chains and heavy ornamentation, skulls or wide strap leather bands are attractive but to a few. I wish to design for the majority of men who don’t readily wear jewelry yet strive to discreetly express their stylish individuality. Our collection of bracelets achieves that goal, by blending casual or exotic material with precious metal in an understated way.

Richard gets it and I am so grateful that he does.

P.S. “Pardon my English – it’s not my first language!”

WEAR YOUR SUPPORT, WEAR IT LOUD!

Recently, James Heaney, owner, web designer and programmer at Splash Media Lab redesigned my website.
I highly recommend him for his quick turn around but also for his integrity and professionalism.
He did an amazing job, within budget and on time!
Loaf it!

Friends! Over the past few years, the Live & Let Live collection has grown beyond my wildest dreams. One bracelet per charity, these pieces have thus far allowed you to spread awareness and raise funds in a new, chic innovative way. We’ve raised thousands of dollars and supported the work of some truly great non-profit organizations. With a growing number of causes, I saw the need to establish Live & Let Live as a standalone website and brand.

Live & Let Live is jewelry with heart and purpose. Throughout all of the new collections, a portion of each sale will go to causes you care about! The website that my team and I have been building for the past 7 months is beautiful, impactful and out of this world! We have an incredibly modern shop replete with cool jewelry, charity pages, news articles, photography, music, and much much more.

We are so excited for you to see everything we are doing and we urge you to sign up to stay privy to our launch schedule. We plan to launch right before the holiday season!

Wear It Loud!

Sign up to be notified when Live & Let Live Launches!

Macrame Bracelet collection – August 2011

Let’s not kid ourselves! Men, in general, avoid jewelry.

“It’s too feminine, too bold, too shiny…” understandable concerns worth addressing since 95% of men do not wear jewelry except a watch.

If one is nervous about donning a bracelet, this collection of casual, cool and chic macramé rope bracelets with a tasteful sterling silver design will then win you over: Nothing overbearing, but rather something discreet that feels good and looks right. Solid yet understated, these manly bracelets are for the confident and sophisticated man, meant to be worn until time or salt water wears it away.

Greenwich Polo Club Season (GPC)

On six consecutive Sundays fron June 1st through July 13th, and again on September 7th and 14th, the Greenwich polo club will host a high-goal polo tournament and luncheon at Coyers Farm, Greenwich, Connecticut. Each match day will begin at 1pm with a pre-match luncheonfor GPC Player’s club Members, and match paly will begin at 3pm. The match, but not the luncheon, is open to the public for an entrance fee of $30.00.

Catherine M. Zadeh is proud to be the exclusive 2008 jewelry sponsor for the GPC.

Bridgehampton Polo Club season (BPC)

There will be one high goal match played at 4:00pm on six consecutive Saturdays in July and August at the Bridgehampton Polo Club llocated at Two Trees Farm, Hayground Road, Bridgehampton, New York. The season, entitled The Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge, will feature top-rated teams competing for two cups, The Mercedes-Benz Cup ,( July 19th, 26th and August 2nd) and the Hampton Cup (August 9th, 16th and 23rd). The level of play will be 20-goal. At each of the six matches during the season there will be a sponsored cocktail reception under the Hospitality Tent.

Catherine M. Zadeh is proud to be the exclusive 2008 jewelry sponsor for the BPC.

New York, NY – May 11, 2007 – Love wears a thousand faces.  It sparks in the hearts of new lovers; it flows between married couples; it encircles two friends who have shared a great deal, and it bonds parent to child at first sight.  Love is an ancient experience, but each time it grows, it is as unique as a fingerprint.  Each love deserves celebration.

Enter Toi et Moi, a new collection of modern, high-end, men’s and women’s jewelry from acclaimed designer Catherine M. Zadeh, who believes that just as every love is unique, so should its expression be.

“David never wore a ring,” says Catherine of her husband, recalling her inspiration for Toi et Moi.  “It’s too traditional and confined.”  Instead, Catherine and David made the decision, as a couple, to wear hand-carved, buffalo-horn bracelets and to invest those bracelets with meaning.  The bracelets signify the same love and enduring commitment expressed by wedding bands, but reflect Catherine and David’s personal style.

Toi et Moi evolved from those bracelets to include also cuff links, earrings and necklaces, and every “masculine” piece in the collection has a “feminine” reflection.  The sleek, architectural geometry of men’s cuff links may be paired with a woman’s pendant of similar design, accented with a delicate diamond.  A graceful and feminine, column-shaped pendant, crafted from buffalo-horn fibers and bound by 18kt gold bands, echoes a bolder masculine one.

But Toi et Moi is not only for couples.  This collection celebrates love wherever it is found, and there is no right or wrong.  Close friends may exchange the “Pyramid” pendant and layer it with their personal birthstone to capture and preserve a moment in their lives.  A mother and daughter might mark a milestone in their relationship with matching, diamond-studded “Circle of Life” earrings. Toi et Moi may represent a promise, a memory – or a secret that only the two wearers will ever know.

“Ideally, this jewelry is a reminder,” says Catherine.  “You look at it and remember where you were, who you were with, and how you felt when you first put it on.  It represents a moment in time, for both of you.”

All pieces in the Toi et Moi collection are available in 18kt white, yellow and rose gold, with precious stone accents such as diamonds and sapphires, and all come in wenge wood keepsake boxes.

New York, NY — May 30, 2006 — In a market filled to capacity with conservative men’s accessories, Catherine M. Zadeh continues to redefine masculine elegance with an urban edge. Best known for her sleek, geometric belt buckles and sculpted, satin-finish cuff links, Catherine has responded to the desire for her distinctive aesthetic by designing two full jewelry collections for men: Fence and Fiero. The Fence collection features slim bars of sterling silver banded with handcrafted 14kt gold for a look that is rhythmic and sharp. Fiero, from the Italian word for fierce, is a study in abstract flame; oxidized grooves in sterling silver create dark, textured patterns reminiscent of the element for which they are named. Both collections include cuff links, rings, bracelets chains and pendants.

Catherine also recently introduced bracelets made from hand-carved, slim fibers of buffalo horn that are bound together by18kt white or yellow gold clasps. The fibers wear like leather, building a rugged patina and becoming supple with age. The collection also includes cuff links and stud sets available in both white and yellow gold.

“I believe we are at the beginning of a revolution,” says Catherine of men and their jewelry. “Traditional men have wanted nothing but standard cuff links, because they have equated jewelry with being feminine. But as celebrities set the example, more men come to understand that jewelry is not feminine, per se, and they realize that small accessories can set the man apart. They don’t want jewelry that overpowers them – they want details that are modern and understated, masculine and chic. That is what I do.”

Home accessories by Catherine M. Zadeh are also taking shape. Firm in her belief that the home is a sanctuary, Catherine is delighted to announce that she is designing a line of home décor. Clean lines, tranquil colors and organic, natural forms are at the core of her process for this new venture. Much like her jewelry, her concepts for the home are contemporary and uncluttered. “Beauty is harmony,” says Catherine. “Beauty is subtle, it is elegant. It doesn’t shout.”

Catherine M. Zadeh lives and works in New York City, where her jewelry is made. Her collections have been featured in Departures, Town and Country, Maxim, Players, Men’s Health and W Men’s Portfolio. Her work was nominated “The Best Of The Best of 2006” in the Robb Report.

Catherine M. Zadeh jewelry and accessories are sold at Bergdorf Goodman Men and Paul Smith, New York, NY; Stanley Korshak, Dallas, TX; Scott & Co., Los Angeles, CA; Mario’s, Seattle, WA; Wynn LV, Las Vegas NV; Reinhold Jewelers, San Juan, PR.

Visit us at Booth 17147 at the Design Center or contact us at:
212-274-9984/info@catherinemzadeh.com for an appointment