The Jewelry Book
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Phaidon Press Ltd
Published:30th Sep '25
Should be back in stock very soon
‘A new jewelry encyclopedia.’ – New York Times
A stunning and authoritative collection of 300 of jewelry’s greatest names spanning more than 200 years
The Jewelry Book is a deep dive into the designers, creative houses, artists, collectors, and style icons from around the world who have produced and inspired the most memorable designs in jewelry.
Edited by Melanie Grant, author of Coveted: Art and Innovation in High Jewelry, in collaboration with an international panel of experts, this stunning book spans more than two centuries of rich history, showcasing 300 of the industry’s greatest contributors in one lavish, collectible volume.
The Jewelry Book is arranged in A to Z order, placing early stars and iconic brands alongside today’s most innovative designers and creatives. Entries ranging from Boucheron, Buccellati, Cartier, René Lalique, Elsa Peretti, Hemmerle, Tiffany & Co and Van Cleef & Arpels to Iris Apfel, Wallace Chan, Loulou de la Falaise, Olivier Rousteing, James de Givenchy, and Elizabeth Taylor reveal the jewelry world’s inextricable connection to fashion, art, and culture.
Filled with inspirational images, the book is designed as a gorgeous object in its own right, with a cover featuring a luxe, faceted deboss on a metallic material to evoke a dazzling gemstone.
‘Long overdue.’ – Forbes
‘A 360-degree look at jewelry.’ – Rapaport
‘A dazzling tribute to the creatives behind the jewels.’ – Only Natural Diamonds
‘Melanie Grant’s most ambitious work to date.’ – Good Morning Texas
‘There is nothing that covers the world of adornment the way The Jewelry Book does.’ – Globe & Mail
‘An expansive exploration… celebrating renowned and under-the-radar designers alike.’ – National Jeweler
‘A vision of the jewelry world that extends far beyond its most hallowed design houses.’ – JCK Magazine
‘A rare opportunity to view (and collect) some of the world’s most significant jewels in person.’ – PALMER
‘Gorgeous coffee table book meets encyclopedia of gems.’ – Literary Jewelry Box
‘Seamlessly merg[es] art, culture, and fashion.’ – Boston Magazine
[A] sumptuous, image-rich volume. – American Craft
‘Seminal tome.’ – Honesty Box on Jewels
Praise for Coveted, by Melanie Grant
‘Illustrates the complexity, power, and artistic impact of great design.’ – New York Times
‘Three years and 150-plus interviews in the making, Coveted brings together the most artistic, jaw-dropping jewels, crafted by historic houses and cutting-edge designers from around the globe.’ – Galerie
‘The must-have book for smart jewelry lovers.’ – The Jewelry Editor
‘Melanie Grant offers a glimpse into the rarefied world of high jewelry.’ – Forbes
ISBN: 9781838667788
Dimensions: 290mm x 250mm x 33mm
Weight: 2250g
328 pages