Born in Lebanon with an Armenian family heritage, Suzanne Kalandjian grew up with a background in fine jewelry and an innovative vision for design. Suzanne's family has a long history in the jewelry industry. Her father owned a jewelry store, and she grew up working closely with him, learning about the business and jewelry design. Early on, Suzanne only designed jewelry for her friends and family. After a retail store approached Suzanne and asked her to produce a line of jewelry, she soon developed a loyal clientele that included department stores and jewelry chains across the U.S. Suzanne worked with her husband Paul, who is a diamond-setter by trade, to launch the family business in 1988. Well-versed in traditional jewelry techniques, Suzanne found her voice from the outset. Her designs implement long-established systems while introducing unique concepts that challenge the rules of jewelry design.

The Marshall Pierce showroom is home to Chicago’s most expansive collection of premium timepieces. Click here to explore fine watches on display in the Marshall Pierce Vitrine at the Peninsula Hotel - Chicago.

1904, Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont: to be able to tell time while flying. The birth of one of the first ever wristwatches sealed the bonds of friendship between these two pioneers. The rounded angles of the dial, the seamless curve of the horns, and the exposed screws made for an iconic watch that would inspire countless reinterpretations.

The House of Paul Morelli consists of teams of artisans and craftsman who bring Paul’s ideas to physical life with collaborative expertise in hand craftsmanship and modern technology. Each Paul Morelli piece of jewelry is made by hand in the US, one at a time. Paul’s original concepts encompass both the visible (front facing) and the back (skin facing) side of the jewelry, a Morelli hallmark. Concepts are hand sketched, then translated into detailed drawings and renderings. Based on the design elements, the models can be both hand modeled and 3D printed. All Morelli designs are born from the original hand-made casts at the Morelli atelier. Each piece is hand finished and meticulously scrutinized for details. The hand finishing process includes the pouring of precious metals, assembly, pre polish, stones setting, and final polish.