Joseph Zarokian is a Senior Master Jeweler with over twenty years of hands-on expertise in high-end jewelry construction, advanced goldsmithing, and materials research. Now based in New York and New Jersey, he is known for creating fully handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces that transform complex design ideas into precise, tangible works of art.
His skill set spans sculptural engraving, lifelike gold sculptures, precision soldering, mechanical jewelry structures, and traditional metalwork across a wide range of materials. Joseph also specializes in high-end and museum-level jewelry restoration, including the repair and reconstruction of million-dollar pieces, as well as complex engineering projects, structural problem-solving, and the creation of ornate crowns and intricate ceremonial designs.
Joseph has built his reputation on taking on projects other jewelers avoid—solving structural challenges, engineering innovative solutions, and bringing ambitious concepts to life through technical mastery and artistic clarity. Throughout his career, he has produced more than 1,500 original pieces, prototypes, restorations, and mechanical components.
His work reflects a deep commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and the future of fine jewelry design. He is currently writing a comprehensive book based on three years of global research into jewelry-making techniques, dedicated to preserving and advancing the craft for the next generation.
If you have a piece in mind that others say cannot be made, ask Joseph Zarokian.
