Lois Sasson

Her career in jewelry design began to grow in the 1970s.^[2] Her work was featured in New York magazine.^[3] Sasson created high-end jewelry, sometimes designed in partnership with Geoffrey Thomas, sold in stores such as Bergdorf Goodman.^[1] She also had some of her work on display in art galleries.^[1] By 2015, Sasson became well known for her work with precious stones, encrusted cufflinks, and tuxedo button covers. On Valentine's Day that year a set of men's jewelry called "The Ambassador Set" went on sale for $16,000.^[2]

Sasson designed and donated "Compassion" cufflinks in support of the Center for the Advancement of Women. She also donated 35% of jewelry sales received at a benefit for a woman with aplastic anemia in 2013.^[4]

Her early marriage to Raymond Sasson ended in divorce.^[1] Lois lived with her partner, singer Lesley Gore ("It's My Party"), whom she started dating in the mid-1980s, for 33 years,^[2] until Gore's death in 2015.^[1]

Sasson died from the effects of COVID-19 in New York City on December 30, 2020.^[1] She was 80, and her only surviving family member was her sister Susan Kahaner.^[1]