MELANIE GRANT – WRITER, STYLIST, CURATOR & ART DIRECTOR
Melanie Grant is a luxury expert based in London who specialises in the interplay between art, jewellery and economics in society. Welcome to her creative universe. READ MORE

WRITING

Unicorn watches
Melanie investigates the dangerous allure of cult watches for British Vogue

Princess and the Pearl
Melanie discusses the idea of recycling family heirlooms for Garrard, the Queen’s jeweller.

WINGED BEAUTY: THE BUTTERFLY JEWELLERY ART OF WALLACE CHAN
In October 2021 ACC Art Books published a book on the butterfly creations of pioneering jewellery artist Wallace Chan. Melanie wrote the foreword.

Modern Masters: Silvia Furmanovich
Melanie uncovers exacting craftsmanship down to painting with a single camel hair for The Goldsmiths’ Company.

STYLING

Zeus wears Bulgari
Who says that men can’t wear high jewellery? Zeus proves that poise wins everytime.

STEPPING OUT
Satin pumps may not be practical but they are beautiful especially when crafted by Hermes.

DENIM DELIGHT
Furniture so cool it will make you weep with pleasure.

GIRL WITH THE PEARL EVERYTHING
Recession in the pearl business forced jewellers to innovate and pearls are now starring in some of the most creative jewellery around.

ARM CANDY
Sparklers you could get attached to.

BLAZER TRAILS
Snug suits and turtlenecks for the brooding modern flâneur.

HUNTING FOR THE SIXTH SENSE
Six outrageous perfumes to seduce the senses.

BLING RING
Knuckle-dusters to knock you out.