The Business of Celebrity Jewelry | Kyle Chan on Lady Gaga, Beyoncé & Blackpink

In this episode of The Newport Psycho, hosts Madison Shreeve and Ashley Estrada sit down with celebrity jeweler Kyle Chan for a conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to build a luxury brand.Kyle shares how a high school jewelry class sparked a lifelong passion that eventually led him to create pieces for some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey, Blackpink, Miley Cyrus, and more. He opens up about the realities of working with celebrity stylists, designing custom jewelry for world tours and major events, and the lessons he's learned from some of the world's most recognizable names.The conversation also dives into engagement ring trends, lab-grown vs. natural diamonds, personal style, building confidence, and Kyle's journey from selling handmade jewelry at flea markets to becoming one of Hollywood's most sought-after jewelry designers.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro + Meet Kyle Chan01:08 How a High School Jewelry Class Changed Everything03:20 The Teacher Who Gave Him a B05:05 Designing for Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift & Blackpink07:05 The Most Expensive Piece He's Ever Created09:05 Creating Jewelry for Celebrity Tours & Events11:15 Jewelry Trends That Need to Go13:05 Behind the Jewelry in La La Land15:15 Mixing Metals, Styling Tips & Personal Favorites17:05 Engagement Ring Trends & Celebrity-Inspired Designs19:20 Emerald Cuts vs. Marquise Cuts21:00 Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds25:10 How Celebrities Borrow Luxury Jewelry27:20 Dream Clients & Harry Styles30:00 Working With Everyday Clients31:30 From Flea Markets to Hollywood33:20 Miley Cyrus, Kathy Richards & His Biggest Breaks35:15 Lessons From Working With A-Listers36:15 Final Advice + Where to Find KyleFollow the showhttps://www.instagram.com/thenewportpsycho/Follow Madisonhttps://www.instagram.com/madisonshreeve.np/Follow Ashleyhttps://www.instagram.com/ashleyyestrada/Follow Kyle:Instagram: @kylechandesignTikTok: @kylechandesignWebsite: kylechandesign.com