The Jewelry Book
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Phaidon Press Ltd
Published:30th Sep '25
Should be back in stock very soon
A stunning and authoritative collection of 300 of jewelry’s greatest names spanning more than 200 years
‘A new jewelry encyclopedia.’ – The New York Times
A BEST COFFEE TABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR: EE72, and L’Officiel USA
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
‘If diamonds aren’t in the budget right now, The Jewelry Book offers an aspirational—and informative—wishlist.’ – TIME
‘Rich visuals that reveal the artistry emblematic of the field.’ – Galerie Magazine
‘The imagery is gorgeous, the storytelling is rich, and [the book] really shows how deeply jewelry is connected to fashion, art, and culture.’ – Metalsmith Society
‘A sweeping, glittering survey…it’s the kind of tome you open “just to browse” and end up losing an hour to. Perfect for anyone who thinks jewelry is an art form.’ – L’Officiel USA
‘Your eye will be dazzled and satisfied.’ – 1stDibs Introspective
ISBN: 9781838667788
Dimensions: 290mm x 250mm x 33mm
Weight: 2250g
328 pages