Baptismal Orthodox Crosses for Women and Girls

Sharing a new Ortodox cross design we've recently started offering. Ornate detailing and old word charm set this Orthodox cross pendant apart from the rest. Lovely scroll work with a vine motif, flower center and milgrain edges are such pretty design elements and make these gold pendants ideal as Baptismal Orthodox crosses for girls and women. Available in yellow and white gold at an introductory price for a limited time.

Purchase it here: http://zorandesignsjewelry.com/collections/serbian-orthodox-crosses/products/baptismal-orthodox-crosses-for-girls-and-women

Serbian Jewellery

Engagement Rings - Beautiful Details

Nothing like beautiful details to make an engagement ring truly special. This beauty features a diamond halo and shank but the pretty doesn't stop there. Design details make this engagement ring gorgeous from all angles. 

Engagement Rings - Zoran Designs Jewellery

Forever ONE Moissanite has arrived

We now have the Forever One Moissanite in store for you to see. Forever One was recently released by Charles and Colvard as a whiter alternative to their Forever Brilliant Mossanite. On the diamond colour grading scale it comes in at the D-E-F range of whiteness.  If you've been considering and researching diamond alternatives for your engagement ring then you've probably come across Moissanite. If you'd like to see it in real life and compare the Forever Brilliant to the new Forever One Moissanite we'd be happy to show them to you! Zoran Designs is your Toronto area moissanite engagement rings jeweller. 

Use the form below to make an inquiry or schedule an in-store consultation.

Custom Engagement Ring with Wave Design

Showcasing another recent custom project. This bespoke engagement ring features a beautiful princess cut centre and Ceylon blue sapphires along the shank. The splash of blue is perfectly fitting for this sculptural, wavy design. Designed for a girl that loves blue; so why not add blue sapphires to a ring she'll look at every day? Custom design let's you incorporate those personal touches and make a piece truly special and unique.

Bespoke engagement ring

Custom jewellery design - engagement rings

St.Olga Orthodox Cross

Our large St. Olga Orthodox cross is ideal for gentlemen or ladies who prefer a big cross. Extra thick gauge and crisp detailing speak to high quality and excellence in craftsmanship. Made locally in small batches - not mass produced import.  Zoran Designs Jewellery is your source for the finest and highest quality Orthodox crosses available online. 

Your online shop for Orthodox Crosses and Serbian Jewellery

Nervous about purchasing an Orthodox cross or some of our Serbian jewellery online? You shouldn't be! We have an exemplary record of happy customers. Here are some positive reviews from just a few of the many satisfied customers we serve across the globe. Our orthodox crosses and Serbian coat of arms  pendants, rings and medallions are top quality and our level of service is second to none.  We hope to serve you soon.

Orthodox cross for baptism

Baptismal Orthodox Crosses

Orthodox Cross

Serbian Orthodox Cross

Serbian Jewelry: Coat of arms pendant

Serbian crosses shop online

Serbian Orthodox Cross

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Custom Jewellery: HIS & HERS "matching" wedding bands

I love the clean, contemporary look of these custom wedding bands. I have to give credit to my client Jack, as he was the one who suggested the idea that HER band look like it was taken from HIS. It's a slightly different take on "matching" wedding bands and it turned out great. For the couple, the design is significant on many levels - both spiritually meaningful and a connection to their personal story. I'm so happy I could execute the concept to their liking. Reflecting personal elements in a beautiful manner; that is what custom jewellery design is all about. ~  Maja P.Kogut - Jewellery Designer

Custom Jewellery Design: Men's Serbian Family Ring

Men can have awesome family rings too. I custom designed this one-of-a-kind ring for a gentleman to include his family name in Serbian Cyrillic alphabet, a Serbian cross and other meaningful symbols. A family's history reflected in a timeless ring that will get passed down from father to son. Custom made in two tone gold. 

If you're interested in commissioning your own family ring contact us today. 

Shop Orthodox Crosses In Store or Online

Looking to buy an Orthodox cross for a baptism, as a gift or simply for yourself? Our Orthodox crosses are sure to please! Available in yellow or white gold, our collection of Orthodox cross pendants includes plain, non-denominational styles, classics such as the St.Olga cross and small baptismal Orthodox crosses suitable for babies and children.

Orthodox crosses in yellow and white gold

St.Olga Orthodox crosses

Classic and traditional style Orthodox Crosses

Baptismal Orthodox Crosses - Small style for babies and children

We our proud to serve our local GTA community including Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Toronto, St. Catharines, and Niagara. Free shipping within Canada for purchases over $150. We ship internationally to the USA, UK, Australia, Austria, Germany, and some other EU countries. 

If you prefer to shop our Orthodox crosses online click here. 

Krista's Custom Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

Sharing some photos with you of Krista and Nate's GORGEOUS wedding. What a beautiful couple these two make! I was thrilled to receive these pictures and the lovely thank you note they sent me. It's truly a privilege to be able to take part in people's lives in this way and it is I who feels thankful for being entrusted at such a meaningful juncture.  I wish these two a lifetime of wedded bliss. 

Wedding rings and bridal earrings: Zoran Designs Jewellery

Photo credit (aside from rings only shot): Taylor Jackson Photography

Custom Engagement Ring & Wedding Band

Bridal Jewellery

Krista and Nate had some lovely things to say about their experience at Zoran Designs. Read the testimonial here.

Custom Jewellery Design: Celtic Wedding Bands

I love how this recent custom design project turned out.  I was commissioned to design a pair of HIS & HERS matching wedding bands. Both two tone gold but his in yellow/white combination and hers rose/white to match her engagement ring. The Celtic knot design is meaningful, beautiful, and timeless.  Wedding bands can say more than "I'm taken". Custom made wedding rings give you the opportunity to make them personal; to tie into your own story and that is something truly special. 

Custom jewellery design: Celtic wedding bands

Looking to buy a Serbian Cross?

Our collection of Serbian jewellery includes a number of styles and sizes of the Serbian cross, Serbian coat of arms (Serbian crest) pendants as well as some ring designs with the Serbian two-headed eagle design. Most of the items are available in 14K yellow or white gold as well as sterling silver. 18K gold is available by special order.

We maintain stock of our Serbian crosses and crest pendants while the Serbian rings are made-to-order in your required size. 

And just like all of the jewellery that we make and sell, our Serbian crosses and jewellery reflect top quality and craftsmanship. 

Serbian Jewellery and Crosses

We our proud to serve our local GTA community including Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Toronto, St. Catharines, and Niagara. Shipping is free within Canada for purchases over $150 and we readily ship to the USA, UK, Australia, Austria, Germany, and some other EU countries.  If you try to make a purchase through our online shop and do not see your country as an option please contact us. 

Follow this link to view our Serbian cross and eagle jewellery. 

Follow this link to shop Serbian crosses and jewellery online. 

A Bespoke Ring with a Story

This modern ring was commissioned by a lovely lady who has been through a challenging time in her life. It is made in celebration of life,  life's journey and a special birthday.  This custom made ring features a one carat diamond in a clean, contemporary setting. However, the real value is in its meaning to the wearer. 

Custom Engagement Ring

Recently completed this stunning custom made engagement ring for a fabulous couple. See it sparkle!

Engagement Ring Redesign and Wedding Band Restoration

After many years of wear and tear, Louanne's engagement ring had seen better days. After finally losing one of her diamonds she came to see me about a replacement. However, what she REALLY wanted was an upgrade. Her original diamonds are now "accent" diamonds. We also completely restored her original diamond wedding band to "brand new" status. Here she is rockin' her new rock.

CUSTOM JEWELLERY DESIGN: before and after

I just love breathing new life into tired, old jewellery. Here is an example of a redesign project where all the diamonds in the new ring had been removed from a set of outdated rings that were not being worn by my client. I designed a completely new and unique ring around her old diamonds for a much more striking effect.

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THE DESIGN PROCESS

My clients came in with a collection of old rings. The diamonds were lovely but trapped in outdated settings that were doing nothing to showcase their beauty. For this particular project, my clients were fairly open and did not have any specific predetermined ideas.  I drew several sketches for their consideration:

bespoke jewellery custom designed rings

The design that resonated most was this lovely cluster style ring that incorporates some vintage flare with contemporary elements. It turned out beautifully and showcases the diamonds to their full potential.

custom ring design by hamilton jewelry designer Maja Prvanovic Kogut of Zoran Designs

For more examples and info about bespoke jewellery visit the Zoran Designs - Custom Jewellery Design page.

More Bling, Less Sting with Moissanite

I’ve had a lot more requests for engagement rings with diamond alternatives lately. Whether driven by reasons of cost, ethics or environmental concerns, one thing is for certain; moissanite seems to be the front runner alternative.

Moissanite has actually been around for a while. Charles and Colvard began growing it in their labs in 1998 .  So for those of you who haven’t even heard of moissanite; what is it exactly?

Straight from Charles and Colvard:

“First uncovered in a meteorite and impossibly rare on earth, Charles & Colvard® patented the innovative high-tech process that creates this brilliant jewel from silicon carbide,the world’s second-hardest substance. More durable than sapphire, ruby or emerald; moissanite’s beauty will last for generations.”

Silicon carbide probably doesn’t mean much to you unless you’re a chemist but the gist of it is that 1) moissanite is not a substance that can be sourced from nature and 2) it is very hard, second only to diamond.

Durability (alongside some clever advertising) is of course part of the reason diamonds became the go-to gem for engagement rings. Who isn’t familiar with the slogan “A Diamond Is Forever”?  So despite coming up as a worthy adversary in that regard, where moissanite fell short (up until recently) was colour. Incredible fire and brilliance aside, moissanite always came out slightly tinted with a yellowish to greenish undertone.  But a recent change to their lab process has done away with this problem.  ‘Forever Brilliant’ moissanite is significantly whiter and judging from the increase in interest, people seem to like the change.

At a fraction of the cost of an equivalent sized diamond, the price benefit of moissanite really comes into play for larger sized stones. Substituting moissanite for a diamond results in thousands of dollars in savings. So for those who dream of a 1 carat, 2 carat or bigger (hey why not?) diamond but simply can’t afford (or can afford but can’t justify) the expense, they can certainly achieve their desired look much more reasonably and without sacrificing quality and longevity.

What’s your take on diamonds and diamond alternatives? Would you consider a substitute such as moissanite? Why or why not? Sound off below; I’m interested in hearing your thoughts.