Kevin Zavian is a Senior Specialist in the Jewelry Department at Doyle. His duties include evaluating and cataloguing jewelry and fine watches, with a particular specialty in natural pearls and jade. He travels extensively across the nation advising individuals, families and fiduciaries on collections of jewelry and watches, and brings those collections to auction in approximately ten jewelry sales annually in New York and Beverly Hills.
A third-generation master jeweler, Kevin has worked the bench at the family shop since 1979. He received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Business from West Virginia University. He is a member of the Appraisers Association of America and the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors.
Kevin is a featured appraiser on the Antiques Roadshow, a WGBH production televised nationwide on the PBS network.
During their 62-year marriage, legendary songwriter Irving Berlin gave his wife Ellin gifts of exquisite jewels as expressions of their lasting love. Doyle is honored to auction one of these treasured pieces.
The legendary collaboration between the French designer Jean Schlumberger and Tiffany & Co. produced some of the most iconic jewelry of the 20th century.
Join us for the Grand Opening of our newly renovated gallery in Charleston, South Carolina!
Bruce McKee shares reflections on fellow TASIS alumnus Donald D. MacDermid and his remarkable collection.
Doyle is honored to auction jewelry from the Estate of Renee Meyers as a feature of the Important Jewelry sale on June 22.
Doyle is honored to auction jewelry from the Estate of Joan Reynolds Linclau in select upcoming auctions.
Celebrity watch appraiser Kevin Zavian examines a rare and important Patek Philippe Reference 1518 Chronograph, circa 1950
Specialist Martha Garcia chronicles the fascinating history of the acclaimed jewelry firm established by Joseph Marchak in 1878.