Coveted: Art and Innovation In High Jewelry, Hardcover Book, By: Melanie Grant

The first comprehensive book on jewellery as an art form showcases a collection of today's most exclusive jewellers. When does jewellery 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. About the Author: 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 jewellery supplement. Grant speaks regularly on watches and jewellery at events and prestigious venues.