With half of summer already gone it’s time to start looking to add some fall friendly pieces into your wardrobe. Look no further than haute celebrity jewelry designer Susanna Galanis!

“I love the art world” Susanna tells WWD, “I am inspired by the grandeur of past civilizations, and I don’t need to go to museums [for inspiration]. It is part of me.”

Galanis jewelry is already a favorite among Hollywood style stars including: Blake Lively, Jessica Szor, Alexandra Richards, Rihanna, Cate Blanchett, Beyoncé Knowles, Selma Blair, Selma Hyak, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, Jessica Simpson, Serena Williams, Hillary Duff, Sharon Stone, Charlize Theron, Dianne Kruger,  Katherine Heigl, Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Orlando Bloom, and Colin Farrell, gorgeous Galanis pieces will add the oomph to any outfit!

Blake Lively [below] wears these statement making pieces on and off the Gossip Girl set!

Susanna creates upscale statement bronze, brass and copper pieces, often combining semi precious stones, objects, medallions and other treasures, that are influenced by the glamorous world of Ancient Greece.

Curious about Susanna’s backstory? She was born in Northern Greece [Macedon] and raised in New York City. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with degrees in fashion illustration, fashion marketing and fur design. She then went to work in her family’s fur business, but soon left to manage the Versace boutique at Bergdorf Goodman, and later the atelier in Manhattan’s Versace store. The late Gianni Versace and his work “had a profound impact” on Susanna when she began designing jewelry eight years ago.

“Gianni’s creativity inspired me,” Susanna  shares,  “He was inspired by history and the drama of the past. I relate to that.”

On Susanna’s latest collection AGE OF GODS, she states:

“Faraway places and civilizations, Gods and Goddesses, kings and queens,  and all the drama and glory from the past, are my inspirations. History is repeating itself. I would like to capture all the glamour, energy, creativity and passion, that once existed and re-introduce  it to today’s contemporary men and women.  There are so many hidden treasures that our ancestors left behind for us. We can all benefit from taking the wisdom road… and learn.”

Adding “Join me as I share with you my passion for ancient Greek glamour. We will visit the AGE OF GODS. Most importantly, we will visit the fascinating story of my famous ancestor Alexander the Great – King of Macedon [I call him the “God of Eternal Glory and Immortality”] as his incredible achievements – his courage, bravery, heroism and strength speak volumes! Little did I know growing up in Northern Greece, just minutes away from Pella [Alexander’s birth place] and Vergina [burial site of the ancient kings of Macedon] that my warrior Greek God, my beautiful ancestor and  my hero was, for real, a hero of all heroes~ a genius and a legend! I adore legendary men and women and I extract so much from their existence.”

*Susanna’s jewelry retails from $150 – $1200.

Her jewelry can be purchased on her website www.susannagalanis.com or by appointment only in her showroom located at: 12 West. 57th St. Suite 1004d New York, NY 10019

For specialty retailers in the USA where her jewelry is sold please call 212.759.9142