How to identify the ‘antiques of tomorrow’ in the contemporary market – modern pieces with the stamp of timeless collectibles – make informed choices and begin a collection of enduring value.

Here is expert advice by leading specialists with many years’ experience in the auction market and a vast knowledge of the subject.

• Price guide to cover all collecting budgets

• Compact, handy format with beautiful colour illustrations

• Invaluable information about materials and techniques

• How to take care of precious pieces, storage and display

• In-depth profiles of established and emerging contemporary artists worldwide, including biographies, exhibitions and awards

• Galleries, museums and dealers across the world

• Fairs, events and schools

Collect Contemporary Jewelry steers the novice through the whole process of acquiring contemporary jewelry, from studying the works of different designers and the materials they use, through commissioning jewellers, to storing and cleaning pieces.

Forty jewelry artists, both established and emerging, are profiled in detail, with information on their background and training, materials and techniques, and sources of inspiration. Truly international, these artists are the names to watch; they create both the concept and the finished piece, getting involved in all aspects of the creative process and treating jewelry as ‘wearable art’, sharing a commitment to craftsmanship and high-quality material.