Elizabeth Gage

Name: Elizabeth Gage
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ISBN: 9781788843492

A Life in Jewellery

William Grant

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ACC Art Books
27 January 2026

Precious metal & precious stones: artworks & design; Individual designers

Elizabeth Gage charts the creations and commercial successes of one of Britain's most celebrated jewelry designers.

Elizabeth Gage MBE has enjoyed a glittering career as the brilliant mind behind some of the greatest jewellery designs of the past 60 years. Her work is revered for combining historical references with a modern aesthetic and marrying strong design concepts with sublime craftsmanship. Telling the story of her rise to become one of London's most celebrated jewellers, this stunning monograph showcases Elizabeth Gage's finest handmade creations, including gold rings, necklaces and earrings, bracelets shaped like autumn leaves, tourmaline cabochons engraved with trees, diamond-studded fish carrying pearls in their tails and Roman coins set in agate coat pins.

Featured in the permanent collection of the V&A and exhibited around the world, her pieces have been worn by the likes of Jackie Kennedy and Lauren Bacall and treasured, according to The New York Times, by those seeking greater 'strength, originality, storytelling.'

Winner of multiple prestigious awards, Elizabeth's love for her craft shines brightly on each page, making this a must-have for jewellery and art lovers everywhere.

AUTHOR: William Grant is the author of two biographies on British jewellery designers both published by ACC Art Books: Andrew Grima - The Father of Modern Jewellery and Cora Sheibani - Jewels. Born in 1964, Grant is married to Jojo Grima, whose late husband is the subject of his first book.

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Stunning photographs of handmade jewellery by Elizabeth Gage, one of London's most celebrated designers, worn by Jackie Kennedy and Lauren Bacall .

A tour de force of exquisite jewellery design .

Lavishly illustrated, one-of-a-kind monograph, telling the story of Elizabeth Gage's rise to the top

191 colour, 5 b/w illustrations

By: William Grant
Imprint: ACC Art Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 240mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 1.280kg
ISBN: 9781788843492
ISBN 10: 1788843495
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 27 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction 4 Chapter 1 Childhood 6 Chapter 2 Finding a Vocation 16 Chapter 3 Establishing the Business 24 Chapter 4 Collections 40 The Classics 42 Coins and Artefacts 56 Intaglios and Cameos 76 Nature’s Invasion 86 Jewels of the Sea 104 A Jewelled Garden 116 Carved and Coloured Stones 130 Chapter 5 Design Philosophy and Legacy 146 Appendix Painted Designs 158 Acknowledgements 191

William Grant is the author of two biographies on British jewellery designers both published by ACC Art Books: Andrew Grima - The Father of Modern Jewellery and Cora Sheibani - Jewels. Born in 1964, Grant is married to Jojo Grima, whose late husband is the subject of his first book.