Departures Magazine
Elisa Vallata, International Style Editor of Departures Magazine chooses my book Coveted: Art And Innovation in High Jewelry as one of her key Objects of Desire for October 2020.
Glass Magazine
Glass Magazine discusses the idea of jewellery as an art form in this in-depth review of Coveted: Art And Innovation in High Jewelry describing it as ‘exact and exhaustive’ in it’s approach.
LOVE Magazine
The Editor of LOVE Magazine, Harriet Verney ‘in conversation’ with Melanie talking about gender roles in the jewelry industry , the origins of her jewelry obsession and the most prolific designers of all time.
Forbes
Industry specialist Anthony DeMarco interviews Melanie on the stories behind the world’s most Innovative jewels and her favourite period in design history for Forbes.
F’OLITIQUE London
Anna La Germaine, Editor-in-Chief of digital fashion magazine F’Olitique reviews Coveted: Art And Innovation in High Jewelry discussing the meaning and relevance of high jewelry today.
Surrealist Revival – TEST
Melanie delves into the life of Schlumberger, Tiffany’s legendary designer for Tatler.
Surrealist Revival
Melanie delves into the life of Schlumberger, Tiffany’s legendary designer for Tatler.
COVETED: ART AND INNOVATION IN HIGH JEWELRY
In October 2020, Phaidon publish Coveted, featuring 75 of the most innovative jewelry artists working today. It is Melanie’s first book and it changed her life.
ROCK AND REBELLION
Melanie profiles Hannah Martin for Vanity Fair.
Jewellery Equals Power
Melanie discusses Feminism’s fight for equality for British Vogue.
Diamond Psychology
Can jewelry ever be art or do economics get in the way? Melanie investigates for The Natural Diamond Council.
ASIAN STAR
The jewels Wallace Chan makes are delicate and deeply reflect his Zen Buddhist philosophy. Melanie investigates for The Economist.
ROMANCING THE STONES
Art Deco design meets Mughal motifs in the work of Viren Bhagat. Melanie encounters a maestro and writes a profile for The Ecoomist.
STEPPING OUT
Satin pumps may not be practical but they are beautiful especially when crafted by Hermes.
MEET THE TWINS
A pair of diamonds from Graff stand out, even in a crowded market.
DENIM DELIGHT
Furniture so cool it will make you weep with pleasure.
CLUTCHING AT STRAW
It’s time for tiny bags with fringe benefits. This take on the traditional Provencal market bag is perfect for carrying your Airpods, less so a baguette.
LOOPING THE HOOP
Hoop earrings have been a jewellery-box staple for centuries, adorning the ears of bad girls as much as good.
Shine a light
Simplicity is the key with this conceptual paper shoot for The Economist.
THE SPACE RACE
The lasting allure of watches that have been in orbit.
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