Zoltán Dávid (born 17 August 1955) is a Hungarian-born American jewelry designer based in Texas.[
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In November 2003 David was awarded a patent from the USPO for an inlay technique first developed in 2000 which created hard-wearing, three-dimensional raised patterns in precious metal, such as platinum inlaid with gold.[ In a departure from jewelry, David collaborated with the guitarist Lance Keltner to co-design a guitar slide which is, as of 2012, patent-pending.]
As of 2012 David has also launched a leather goods line, designing belts which he retails alongside his jewelry.[
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Before starting his business in 1980, Zoltan David Fine Jewelry Design, David received training as a goldsmith and diamond setter from German and Swiss masters.
Awards
Among the multiple national and international industry design awards David has won are:
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1979 – DeBeers Diamonds Today Award
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1989 – AGTA Spectrum Award
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1992 – AGTA Spectrum Award
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1994 – American Jewelry Design Council – New Design Talent, New York; Jewelers of America – New Designer of the Year, New York.
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1996 – Finalist, Ponte d’ Oro Competition, Italy
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1998 – AGTA Spectrum Award; Platinum Guild International, Platinum Passion Award
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2001 – AGS Director's Choice Award; AGS Excellence in Gold Design Award; 2001 – AGS Excellence in Overall Design Award
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2004 – AGTA Spectrum Award
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2005 – Jewelry Designer of the Year – Contemporary Design Group
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2007 – Tanzanite Foundation, ‘Be Born To Tanzanite’ Award;
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2009 – "Best of Silver" National Jeweler Magazine Design Award;
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2010 – "Designers Award", International Pearl Design Competition, Cultured Pearl Association of America.
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