Contemporary jewellery designer Suzanne Syz is renowned for her highly original and unconventional designs, which draw on many sources for inspiration. Born in Zurich and educated in Paris, she moved to New York City in the 1980s and became part of the circle of Andy Warhol, Jean Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Francesco Clemente and Jeff Koons. Her playful yet highly valuable jewels include the Lifesaver collection and the Smarties necklace.