Coveted: Art and Innovation in High Jewelry

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When does jewelry transcend the category of fashion accessory to become art? Coveted provides a vital survey of the field, profiling more than 70 of the most prominent designers working across the globe today. In thematic chapters featuring exceptional pieces from each artist's extraordinary oeuvre, the book explores their conceptual approach, provenance of materials, quality of design, composition and workmanship, revealing what makes these creations not only coveted objects of exceptional value but also works of art.

Melanie Grant is a journalist who works at the Economist She has also worked at the BBC, the Financial Times, The Times and the Independent, amongst others. She is Luxury Editor of the Economist's sister publication 1843, for which she writes, styles, and commissions, editing an annual jewelry supplement. Grant speaks regularly on watches and jewelry at events and prestigious venues.

"The must-have book for smart jewellery lovers." - The Jewellery Editor "A comprehensive guide to the art of jewellery. " - Polo & Lifestyle Magazine "Melanie Grant offers a glimpse into the rarefied world of high jewelry by explaining the historical and artistic importance of some of the world's most innovative pieces." - Forbes "Beautifully illustrated with never before seen imagery." - ArtMag