Cap off your casual urban style with this handsome sterling silver and leather bracelet from Catherine Zadeh's Fiero Collection. A doubled black leather cord supports a tube-shaped silver center ornament with a dramatic black oxidized pattern. Silver end caps with oxidized stripes complete this well-executed design. The bracelet measures 8 1/2 inches long and features a simple hook and loop closure. About Catherine Zadeh
Catherine Zadeh, originally from Iran, began designing jewelry in New York 12 years ago in. Lacking formal training, Zadeh's early career relied on personal commissions and forged relationships which gave her access into the world of jewelry design. Asprey's head designer - and a personal friend of Zadeh's - introduced her to master jewelers who worked exclusively for houses such as Cartier and Van Cleef. These expert artisans would create the pieces designed by Zadeh.
When a friend asked her to design cuff links for him 12 years ago, Zadeh found her niche. Says Zadeh: "The first 20 pairs that I designed started my love affair with men's jewelry."
Bergdorf Goodman was the first to launch Zadeh's collection. From there, she went on to introduce her brand in other luxury apparel stores such as Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York, Stanley Korshak, Mitchells & Richards, Mario's and Louis Boston.
According to Zadeh, "Bergdorf Goodman gave my collection the stamp of approval needed to be recognized as a designer."
Since she launched her first collection, Zadeh has worked with the same jeweler, stone-setter and casters, and she is proud that each of her pieces is handmade in the USA by true artisans who have been with her for years. Zadeh attributes much of her success to these people - and others - who have both taught and worked with her.
Fiero, Zadeh's new collection designed exclusively for Amazon.com, is primarily designed for men, but Zadeh envisions that the line will evolve into gender-neutral territory. Says Zadeh: "It is about imagination and confidence; it's about daring and having fun."
