Pinky and Perky
Melanie looks at the history of the pinky signet ring for Tatler.
Writing
A Path Less Travelled
Melanie examines the art of individualism for Country & Townhouse.
Case of Steel
Melanie writes her first celebrity cover feature.
Chain REACTION
Melanie explains why ethical standards are more important than ever in Vanity Fair.
The Age of Re-birth
Melanie examines why black creativity needs to be celebrated for British Vogue.
No limits
Melanie discovers how jewellery is merging with the art world for Country & Town House.
Modern Masters: Nicholas Lieou
Melanie begins a new series for The Goldsmiths’ Company on the secret world of jewellery.
Fit for a Queen
Melanie delves into Egyptology for Tatler.
Modern Masters: Cindy Chao
Melanie interviews Cindy Chao on her life and work for The Goldsmiths’ Company.
Bringing Sexy Back
Melanie charts a jewelry come back from Covid isolation for Porter Magazine.
Modern Masters: David Michael Jewels
Melanie sheds light on the reclusive practise of David Michael Jewels for The Goldsmiths’ Company.
Hello Dali
Melanie profiles Piaget in an ode to surrealism for Vanity Fair.
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.
The Art of Jewellery
Melanie examines the hierarchy that separates fine and decorative art for Bonham’s magazine.
Modern Masters: Jacqueline Rabun
Melanie discusses the life and times of a minimalist maestro for The Goldsmiths’ Company.
The Evolution of Beauty
Melanie talks to jewellery’s leading lights about how beauty is changing for British Vogue.
A Lion at the heart of Chanel
Melanie discusses all things feline with Harumi Klossowska de Rola for Vanity Fair.
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