This LA-based brand is proving fine jewellery doesn't have to be boring

For Los Angeles-based jewellery designer Suzanne Kalan, starting her own label all began with colour "Back then when I started, fashion jewellery was more fun Fine jewellery was really serious" Given that Kalan was so drawn towards colour, she felt she had no choice but to work with less expensive, fashion-focussed jewellery, rather than tap into the luxury market.

"But then eventually people started accepting fine jewellery with more colour, and more style." The Suzanne Kalan jewellery label is now known the world over for its brand signatures, including pieces featuring a scattering of coloured baguette diamonds or segmented gemstones - all using colourful, precious stones like sapphires and diamonds Growing up in a jewellery store did give Kalan some invaluable experience in how to work with stones though An innate sense of what a woman wants or needs in her jewellery box is the other way Kalan approaches designing a new collection.

"If you're spending money on fine jewellery, you should be able to wear it whenever or wherever you want to It doesn't matter I would say 99 per cent of what we make, you're able to wear any time of the day, anywhere.

There are a few really big pieces, but most of them, even if they are very highly priced, you can still wear them." . Source