Bringing Sexy Back
Melanie charts a jewelry come back from Covid isolation for Porter Magazine.
Writing
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.
Modern Masters: Daniel Brush
Melanie shares the wisdom of one of the most prolific goldsmith’s in the world for The Goldsmiths’ Company.
The Ring Whisperers
Melanie dives into the world of engagement rings for British Vogue.
Changing Times
Melanie examines new tech in the rarefied world of high horology for The Compendium.
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.
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