Jewelers

Jeweler Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof

Andreas von Zadora Gerlof
Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof

The famous jeweler and stone cutter Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof was born in 1957 in the Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada.

“I studied sculpture, silver engraving, totemic wood carving, and mudstone carving, a local black stone. As a result, I got so carried away and loved this process! It cost me nothing to work ten hours or more.”

Over time, Andreas Zadora created a world-class workshop that mastered almost any jewelry technique. His clients are the most famous and wealthy people on the planet, including the crowned heads of Europe and the Middle East. From stone carving, Zadora moved on to creating unique jewelry, amazing art objects, one-of-a-kind watches and automata, such as this aquarium clock.

Gold brooch Orchid with sapphires and diamonds height 8.5 cm Andreas von Zadora Gerlof
Gold brooch Orchid with sapphires and diamonds height 8.5 cm Andreas von Zadora Gerlof

Translucent fish made of tourmaline, aquamarine, green beryl, amethyst and other minerals swim in a crystal aquarium decorated with lapis lazuli, two-tone gold and diamonds. All 56 gem carved fish are wearable jewelry. The fish are designed to start moving every hour. With the help of magnets, the illusion of the natural movement of fish is created.

“I promised myself and my clients that I would never repeat the design. If you own a Zadora watch, then this is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Thus, the constant striving to surpass the last design, which we considered final, really expanded our creative horizons.

Rooster made of rock crystal with a comb and cheeks of ruby with eyes of diamonds in a gold frame with a beak of a tigers eye silver paws.
Rooster made of rock crystal with a comb and cheeks of ruby with eyes of diamonds in a gold frame with a beak of a tigers eye silver paws.

Zadora doesn’t just create jewelry. His vocation is to surprise the viewer, he has learned to be a magician jeweler, hiding mechanisms and surprises in the most unexpected places. Amazement became his trademark. He creates mechanical systems that are completely unique.

Zadora is often called the modern Faberge, implying that he creates exceptional jewelry creations. However, there is also a direct connection between Zadora and Faberge, which began when the Forbes family from New York, who had the largest collection of imperial Faberge Easter eggs, commissioned him to carry out several restoration projects. During the restoration, Zadora learned the techniques needed to restore Russian jewelers’ pieces, many of which were original and technologically sophisticated. Subsequently, the Forbes collection was sold and formed the core of the current Faberge Museum in St. Petersburg.

Brooch in the form of a green beryl frog with diamond eyes height 6.5 cm Andreas von Zadora Gerlof.
Brooch in the form of a green beryl frog with diamond eyes height 6.5 cm Andreas von Zadora Gerlof.
A set of four rococo dolphin saltcellars in aquamarine with a gold frame on citrine stands complete with gold spoons 1995.
A set of four rococo dolphin saltcellars in aquamarine with a gold frame on citrine stands complete with gold spoons 1995.
Birds on a cherry tree gold aquamarine ruby rutilated smoky quartz nest beryl leaves with bright pink tourmaline cherries 1991
Birds on a cherry tree gold aquamarine ruby rutilated smoky quartz nest beryl leaves with bright pink tourmaline cherries 1991
Automatron aquarium clock height 90 cm Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 1998
Automatron aquarium clock height 90 cm Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 1998
Illuminated music carousel with automatic control height 44.5 cm Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 1991
Illuminated music carousel with automatic control height 44.5 cm Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 1991
Mechanical watch made of chalcedony rose quartz opal and diamonds set in gold with translucent guilloche enamel Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 1996
Mechanical watch made of chalcedony rose quartz opal and diamonds set in gold with translucent guilloche enamel Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 1996
Jewelry set Snake in gold with tourmalines colored diamonds and enamel Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 1996
Jewelry set Snake in gold with tourmalines colored diamonds and enamel Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 1996
The necklace, adorned with a detachable heart-shaped pink tourmaline droplet, showcases fine enamel work, intricate and intricate jewelry work. The highlight of the decoration is a music box enclosed in the snake's head, which opens to play Beethoven's Für Elise.
The necklace, adorned with a detachable heart-shaped pink tourmaline droplet, showcases fine enamel work, intricate and intricate jewelry work. The highlight of the decoration is a music box enclosed in the snake’s head, which opens to play Beethoven’s Für Elise.
Bracelet watch Snake.
Bracelet watch Snake.
Sea Turtle gold wristwatch with a carved citrine turtle set with emeralds and diamonds Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 2002
Sea Turtle gold wristwatch with a carved citrine turtle set with emeralds and diamonds Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 2002
Automatron Monkey Chronometer height 30 cm white and yellow gold silver agate enamel jade Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 2003
Automatron Monkey Chronometer height 30 cm white and yellow gold silver agate enamel jade Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 2003
Mouse clock with rutilated quartz cheese and citrine mice on a jade plate set with diamonds height 10 cm Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 1998
Mouse clock with rutilated quartz cheese and citrine mice on a jade plate set with diamonds height 10 cm Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 1998
Beetree rotating dial watch citrine rutilated quartz tsavorite gold Kalahari jasper tourmaline rubies diamonds 2002
Beetree rotating dial watch citrine rutilated quartz tsavorite gold Kalahari jasper tourmaline rubies diamonds 2002
Gold brooch Frog with tourmalines of various colors amethysts yellow sapphires and diamonds length 10 cm Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 2002
Gold brooch Frog with tourmalines of various colors amethysts yellow sapphires and diamonds length 10 cm Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 2002
Circus Elephant in rose quartz on a stand in gray agate and beryl trimmed in gold and translucent guilloche enamel Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 2000
Circus Elephant in rose quartz on a stand in gray agate and beryl trimmed in gold and translucent guilloche enamel Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 2000
Rutile smoky quartz box in yellow gold frame decorated with a green beryl frog with ruby eyes length 12 cm Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 1991
Rutile smoky quartz box in yellow gold frame decorated with a green beryl frog with ruby eyes length 12 cm Andreas von Zadora Gerlof 1991
Citrine bear with realistically carved textured fur and golden tongue at the feet of the bear are five small frogs carved in aquamarine with diamond eyes 1991
Citrine bear with realistically carved textured fur and golden tongue at the feet of the bear are five small frogs carved in aquamarine with diamond eyes 1991
Gyrfalcon made of rock crystal with garnet eyes claws beak and legs made of white gold figure height 32.5 cm lapis lazuli stand 1991
Gyrfalcon made of rock crystal with garnet eyes claws beak and legs made of white gold figure height 32.5 cm lapis lazuli stand 1991
Removable carnelian agate dog on labradorite cushion length 13.3 cm Andreas von Zadora Gerlof.
Removable carnelian agate dog on labradorite cushion length 13.3 cm Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof.