November 29, 2024 – A perfect gift idea for those proud of their Croatian heritage – meet the Zaks Heritage Collection.
One of the things that always strikes me about Croatia is just how proud its people are about the country and heritage, and they like to celebrate their Croatian-ness at every opportunity. Seemingly everyone in the country owns a national team football shirt, as was evidenced by the 550,000 people on the streets of Zagreb after the 2018 World Cup Final.
There are subtle – and not-so-subtle – ways to celebrate one’s heritage, but there are few more stylish than the Zaks Heritage Collection, a stunning selection of gold and silver jewelry from the renowned Croatian jeweller, with 17 stores all over Croatia, as well as an online store. The heritage collection focuses on some of the best-known motifs and themes of Croatian traditions, seamlessly transformed into elegant jewelry that make for the finest and most tasteful gift or souvenir.
Choose from the Sibenski botuni -circular buttons, once a traditional part of male folk costumes, were made by skillful craftsmen using the filgree technique in the Sibenik region. Today, Zaks make them in various forms and materials, which keeping the original and recognisable design.
Konavle earrings, or verizice were a traditional object of affection given to future brides in the Dubrovnik area. The small ones were worn by unmarried women, while those married wore large ones. Today, they are worn on festive occasions.
Recina is a common word in Dalmatia for all earrings. Today, they are made mostly crescent-shaped in various colours, shapes, and sizes, with coral accessories – inspired by specimens from the Croatian coast and islands.
Dalmatinke earrings combine famous fragments from the Cathedral of St James in Sibenik into an integral entity. To display the essence of this marvellous church, Zaks preserved the harmony of the Gothic and Renaissance styles within these earrings.
In addition to the Heritage Collection, Zaks offers a wide selection of diamond, gold and silver jewelry in the form of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, chains, pendants, and watches, and Zaks has justifiably become a leading Croatian jewelry brand over the years, while staying true to its Croatian roots. The brand follows global trends and creates spectacular jewelry collections with its own production. The Zaks Heritage Collection is a perfect example of a successful blend of Croatian tradition meeting modern production.
And in the era of searching for that perfect souvenir or gift that is quality, traditional, portable and everlasting, there are not many classier ways to celebrate Croatian heritage than a piece or two from the Zaks Heritage Collection. For more information, check out www.zaks.hr
