SHORTLISTED DESIGNER

Meet Zanni

Zanni creates contemporary fine jewelry that celebrates bold self-expression through thoughtful design and responsible craftsmanship. Handmade in New York City using recycled metals ethically sourced stones, each piece is designed to feel playful, personal, and unapologetically individual.

New York City, New York

WHY WE LOVE THEM

Zanni makes fine jewelry for people who like their diamonds with a little attitude. Broken stones, unexpected settings, and a sense of humor turn all the usual precious-jewelry rules on their head—which is exactly why we like it.

Zanni

THE FULL STORY

Zanni was founded in 2023 by New York City jewelry designer Zanni Baas. The daughter of a jeweler, she developed an early appreciation for the jewelry-making process before spending more than a decade working in production, development, and design for Pamela Love, Anna Sheffield, and AGMES. Her eponymous collection focuses on innovative design, ethically sourced stones, recycled metals, and custom one-of-a-kind pieces, all designed and crafted in New York City.