GEMSTONE GEEK
London dealer Charlie Barron talks to Melanie about his jewelry journey for The New York Times.
Writing
WHERE THE NIGHTINGALES SING
Melanie talks to female artists over 70 who are defying ageism in the art world for British Vogue.
QUEEN OF THE SEA
Melanie explores the history, meaning and value of natural pearls for Konfekt.
LET’S TORQUE
Melanie delves into the rigid neck ring that symbolises power for Tatler.
BRILLIANCE: JEWELRY, ART AND FASHION
Melanie contributes to this book by the Museum of Fine Arts Boston on the jewelry in their collection.
THE JEWELRY SNOBS GUIDE TO LONDON
From diamond rivières and antique tiaras to cutting-edge contemporary design, Melanie navigate’s the glittering landscape of Mayfair—and beyond for Town & Country.
The Jewelry Book
Melanie edits, commissions and co-authors Phaidon’s important survey into the last 200 years of jewelry.
SHELL AND BONE
Emma Witter talks to Melanie about how she turns discarded waste into beautiful objects for Wallpaper.
THE ART OF TIME
Melanie reports on the best high jewelry watches at Watches and Wonders for Harrods Magazine.
ON THE MOUNTAIN
Melanie selects her watches of the year for Vanity Fair.
FIVE YEARS ON
Melanie reflects on the racial justice movement and how the wave of support for black jewelers has evolved since 2020 for the New York Times.
THE SECRET WORLD OF JEWELRY: GLENN SPIRO
Melanie continues her series on the life and practise of high jewelers for The Goldsmits’ Company.
MORE IS MORE
Melanie visits Jewelry Arabia in Bahrain to seek out her favourite jewelers for Something About Rocks.
THE EYES HAVE IT
Melanie looks at the symbolism and history of the Lover’s Eye for Tatler.
Surrealism According to the Master
Melanie reports on a retrospective featuring a jewelry legend for British Vogue.
THE SECRET WORLD OF JEWELRY: GARRARD
Melanie delves into the career of the Creative Director of Garrard for The Goldsmiths’ Company.
On the Mountain of Métiers D’art
Melanie investigates the magical legacy of high horology for Vanity Fair.
The Jewelry Guru
Melanie interviews Swarovski’s creative director Giovanna Engelbert for Town & Country.
100 YEARS OF CREATIVITY: THE PHAIDON CENTENARY
Melanie writes for this limited-edition volume celebrating Phaidon’s 100th anniversary.
Collect Me
Melanie explores the collectable art and craft fair Collect 24 for its 20th anniversary for Wallpaper.
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