Susan Foster

Susan Foster is an American jewelry designer and philanthropist.


Susan Foster
EducationColumbia University, Gemological Institute of America
OccupationJewelry Designer
Websitewww.susanfosterjewelry.com

Early life

Susan Foster was raised in East Hampton, New York.[1] She grew up surrounded by artisans and with artistic relatives. Foster resided close to the homes of Jackson Pollock as well as Willem de Kooning, where she found creative inspiration. Foster's artistic surroundings framed her upbringing and were a big influence on her future career as a jewelry designer.

Education

Foster studied in detail traditional jewelry design and creation with European goldsmiths.[1] She further enhanced her knowledge by going to the esteemed Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and studied extensively diamonds, colored gemstones, synthetic gemstones, and pearl grading.

Career

Foster began her career as a jewelry designer in 1999 where her collection was soon featured on the covers of Mademoiselle, InStyle, Glamour, and Elle. At that time her collection was picked up by Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.[2] In 2008 Foster opened her exclusive, by-appointment-only boutique in Los Angeles, California.[2]

In 2014, Foster relocated to New York City, where she currently works with private clients from her Upper East Side showroom, which was featured on the cover of NYC&G.[3] Her Fifth Avenue showroom is decorated in authentic and rare Art Deco furnishings she collected during her global travels. New York's elite celebrated Foster's arrival and NY showroom at The Carlyle, a party hosted by Indre Rockefeller and British Vogue's Fashion Features Director, Sarah Harris. The event was attended by Nell Diamond, Model Jess Hart, Architectural Digest's Jane Keltner de Valle, Sarah Brown, Rickie De Sole, and covered by W Magazine.

Foster's fine jewelry collection is available with select retailers worldwide including Just One Eye in Los Angeles, Fivestory in New York, as well as Harrods [4] and Matches.com in the UK.[1] Susan Foster's jewelry has been featured in top publications including Vogue,[5] Harper's Bazaar,[6] Tatler,[7] Marie Claire, Elle [8] and InStyle.[9] Foster's designs have been worn by notable celebrities including Kate Bosworth,[10] Kerry Washington,[11] Mandy Moore, Sarah Harris,[12] Kate Hudson, Zoe Saldana and Mila Kunis. In 2016, Susan Foster's jewelry was auctioned off at Christie's for the private collection of President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan.[13] In 2017, Foster was commissioned by Si Newhouse and the team at Conde Nast to custom create the retirement gift for long time powerhouse editor Alexandra Shulman. Ms. Shulman dedicated a page about Foster and her monogramed retirement earrings in her best selling London Times autobiography, called “Clothes... and Other Things That Matter”.

References
  1. "The Jeweler Who Keeps Stars and Execs Glam" Archived 2018-03-26 at the Wayback Machine, Hollywood Reporter, October 20, 2016.
  2. "Talking to Susan Foster, L.A. Boutique Proprietor & Global Luxury Purveyor" Archived 2018-03-27 at the Wayback Machine, JCKOnline, October 31, 2014.
  3. "Tour a Swanky Art Deco Pad Designed by Interior Designer Nicole Fuller". Cottages & Gardens. 2019-09-05. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
  4. "Harrods Adds Susan Foster Luxury Jewellery Room Offering" Archived 2018-03-23 at the Wayback Machine, ProfJeweller, April 11, 2017. Updated April 11, 2017.
  5. "Buy Now 15 Best Bridal Bracelets" Archived 2018-04-08 at the Wayback Machine, Vogue, May 14, 2017.
  6. "11 Chic Jewellery Brands You Need to Know About Now" Archived 2018-03-23 at the Wayback Machine, Harper's Bazaar, January 25, 2017.
  7. "Christmas Gift Ideas for Her" Archived 2018-03-23 at the Wayback Machine, Tatler, December 18, 2017.
  8. "Hillary Duff Cover Shoot" Archived 2018-06-12 at the Wayback Machine, Elle, June 18, 2006.
  9. "InStyle Magazine Covers:2003" Archived 2018-03-23 at the Wayback Machine, InStyle, December 2003.
  10. "Kate Bosworth's L.A. Party Outfit Is a Minimalist's Dream" Archived 2018-03-26 at the Wayback Machine, WhoWhatWear, January 12, 2017.
  11. "Oscars 2017: Stars Shine In Piaget, Chopard, Gemfields At Pre-Oscar Events" Archived 2018-03-26 at the Wayback Machine, Forbes, February 26, 2017.
  12. "Diamonds for Dinner" Archived 2018-03-23 at the Wayback Machine, W Magazine, October 14, 2015.
  13. "The Private Collection of President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan" Archived 2016-10-24 at the Wayback Machine, Christie's, September 21, 2016. Updated September 21, 2016.
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