When does jewellery transcend the category of fashion to become fine art? “Coveted” features the most innovative creations in jewellery design, profiling 75 the most prominent and groundbreaking designers working today.

The pieces included in Melanie Grant’s stunning book explore the conceptual approach of each featured artist’s extraordinary oeuvre, the provenance of the materials they use, the quality of design, composition and workmanship and reveals what makes these creations not only coveted objects of exceptional value but also works of art.

The book features beautiful colour photography of contemporary jewellery design and its makers, including many works that have never been seen before. It is divided into five thematic chapters covering the most relevant issues for high-end jewellery today, including: Modernism; the cultural exchange between East and West and its effect on design; the evolution and meaning of innovative materials; the natural world as inspiration; and the growing empowerment of women, both as designers and consumers.

“Coveted” is packaged in an incredible luxury pearlescent paper cover with foil-stamping. The book’s striking design will draw you into an extraordinary world of beauty.

Specifications:

• Format: Hardback
• Size: 305 × 246 mm (12 × 9 3/4 in)
• Pages: 208 pp
• Illustrations: 188 illustrations
• ISBN: 9781838661496

The Author

Melanie Grant, a journalist who has worked at the Economist, BBC, Financial Times, The Times and the Independent, is luxury editor of 1843. She regularly speaks on watches and jewellery at events and prestigious venues.

“The must-have book for smart jewellery lovers.” – The Jewellery Editor