Zi Fan

The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.”
- Joseph Campbell

I’ve always said a hearty “yes” to all of life’s adventures. From serving as a representative to the International Olympic Committee for the Beijing Olympics, to devoting extremely long hours to becoming a runway fashion model, to moving halfway around the world to Arizona to study corporate finance, to finding my passion for jewelry design in New York City, I’ve always believed that anything worth doing deserves my absolute best effort. This is the same approach that I’ve brought every day to Zi Jewelry: my complete dedication to creating the absolute perfect piece that exceeds your expectations.

My diverse background and life experiences, as well as nearly a decade of experience working in the heart of the diamond industry, help imbue my designs with an artistry, confidence, and global perspective rarely found in bespoke jewelry design. Focusing on combining visionary design with unsurpassed quality of materials, I see each piece of my jewelry as the extraordinary realization of an aesthetic ideal. With this standard in mind, each piece of my collection is not only painstakingly hand-crafted by world-class craftsman, but also made with only the highest quality gemstones, including my personal favorite – natural diamonds.

With over twelve years of experience working at one of the largest diamond manufacturers in the world prior to starting Zi Jewelry, I’ve established strong and long-standing partnerships with top gemstone sources and I have direct access to the most exclusive gemstone cutters in the world. I personally select each stone to create my made-to-order pieces and provide the utmost personalized services for both unique design and gemstone sourcing.

I previously studied Jewelry Design and Gemology at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), obtaining a Graduate Gemologist Degree. Born and raised in Beijing, I am currently based in New York City and frequently travel to Hong Kong, London, Paris, Antwerp, and Tel Aviv to meet with clients, designers, manufacturers, and wholesalers.

It would be my pleasure to serve as your guide as you embark on your own extraordinary jewelry adventure.