Specialist

Kevin Zavian

Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches 

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. 

Current & Upcoming Auctions

 


Jewelry Online

Jewelry Online

Starts: Dec 12, 2023 10:00 EST
Ends: Dec 19, 2023 10:00 EST
Sale number: 23OJ12

Jewelry Online & Contents of Abandoned Safe Deposit Boxes

Jewelry Online & Contents of Abandoned Safe Deposit Boxes

Starts: Jan 16, 2024 10:00 EST
Ends: Jan 23, 2024 10:00 EST
Sale number: 24OJ01

Fine Jewelry & Luxury Handbags

Fine Jewelry & Luxury Handbags

Date: Jan 31, 2024 12:00 EST
Sale number: 24FJ01

Jewelry Online

Jewelry Online

Starts: Feb 21, 2024 10:00 EST
Ends: Feb 28, 2024 10:00 EST
Sale number: 24OJ02

Fine Jewelry & Luxury Handbags

Fine Jewelry & Luxury Handbags

Date: Feb 29, 2024 12:00 EST
Sale number: 24FJ02

featured stories

The Ellin and Irving Berlin Sapphire and Diamond Ring

The Ellin and Irving Berlin Sapphire and Diamond Ring

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.

 
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Jean Schlumberger and Tiffany & Co.

Jean Schlumberger and Tiffany & Co.

The legendary collaboration between the French designer Jean Schlumberger and Tiffany & Co. produced some of the most iconic jewelry of the 20th century.

 
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Charleston Gallery Grand Opening

Charleston Gallery Grand Opening

Join us for the Grand Opening of our newly renovated gallery in Charleston, South Carolina!

 
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A Life Well-Travelled

A Life Well-Travelled

Bruce McKee shares reflections on fellow TASIS alumnus Donald D. MacDermid and his remarkable collection.

 
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The Estate of Renee Meyers

The Estate of Renee Meyers

Doyle is honored to auction jewelry from the Estate of Renee Meyers as a feature of the Important Jewelry sale on June 22.

 
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The Estate of Joan Reynolds Linclau

The Estate of Joan Reynolds Linclau

Doyle is honored to auction jewelry from the Estate of Joan Reynolds Linclau in select upcoming auctions.

 
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A Rare Patek Philippe Reference 1518 Chronograph

A Rare Patek Philippe Reference 1518 Chronograph

Celebrity watch appraiser Kevin Zavian examines a rare and important Patek Philippe Reference 1518 Chronograph, circa 1950

 
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The House of Marchak

The House of Marchak

Specialist Martha Garcia chronicles the fascinating history of the acclaimed jewelry firm established by Joseph Marchak in 1878.

 
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