The Jewelry Book

‘Long overdue.’ – Forbes

‘A 360-degree look at jewelry.’ – Rapaport

‘A dazzling tribute to the creatives behind the jewels.’ – Only Natural Diamonds

‘Melanie Grant’s most ambitious work to date.’ – Good Morning Texas

‘There is nothing that covers the world of adornment the way The Jewelry Book does.’ – Globe & Mail

‘An expansive exploration… celebrating renowned and under-the-radar designers alike.’ – National Jeweler

‘A vision of the jewelry world that extends far beyond its most hallowed design houses.’ – JCK Magazine

‘A rare opportunity to view (and collect) some of the world’s most significant jewels in person.’ – PALMER

‘Gorgeous coffee table book meets encyclopedia of gems.’ – Literary Jewelry Box

‘Seamlessly merg[es] art, culture, and fashion.’ – Boston Magazine

[A] sumptuous, image-rich volume. – American Craft

‘Seminal tome.’ – Honesty Box on Jewels

‘If diamonds aren’t in the budget right now, The Jewelry Book offers an aspirational—and informative—wishlist.’ – TIME

‘Rich visuals that reveal the artistry emblematic of the field.’ – Galerie Magazine

‘The imagery is gorgeous, the storytelling is rich, and [the book] really shows how deeply jewelry is connected to fashion, art, and culture.’ – Metalsmith Society

‘A sweeping, glittering survey…it’s the kind of tome you open “just to browse” and end up losing an hour to. Perfect for anyone who thinks jewelry is an art form.’ – L’Officiel USA

‘Your eye will be dazzled and satisfied.’ – 1stDibs Introspective

Melanie Grant is a luxury writer and curator based in London, specializing in the interplay between art, jewelry, and economics in society. With more than two decades as a journalist, she has worked at The Times, the Financial Times, Independent, Guardian, the BBC, and the Economist, where she spent sixteen years overseeing luxury content and photography for their 1843 Magazine.

She also writes for Vogue, Vanity Fair, Tatler, and The New York Times, and has curated for Sotheby’s as well as Kensington Palace. She published her first book, Coveted, in 2020 and served as Executive Director for the Responsible Jewellery Council from 2023 to 2025, stepping into an Executive Consultant role early 2025.