Beth Bernstein?has over 20 years of experience in all facets of the jewelry industry. A jewelry historian, author and journalist, her books include If These Jewels Could Talk (ACC Artbooks, 2015), Jewelry's Shining Stars(Fine Points Publishing, 2013) andMy Charmed Life (Penguin, 2012). Bernstein has contributed to many magazines, journals and publications including Forbes online, The Plunge.com, Accent, Forum, Departures, Newsday and The Huffington Post, and was Senior Editor for two national jewelry magazines. She launched her own online jewelry magazine in 2017, Bejeweledmag.com. Bernstein lectures at, runs and participates in seminars at various jewelry fairs and educational events

"It imparts the type of educational information that all stages of jewelry collectors, as well as jewelry enthusiasts from students to dealers, will go back to again and again."

"The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery will make a collector of you yet"

"Along with photos of beautiful jewelry, the book features anecdotes about the provenance of prized examples, as well as expert information from an array of "top-notch" dealers Bernstein knows -independent sellers and high-end stores both in America and abroad."

"Bernstein's book acts as both an educational guide, celebrating the history of antique jewels, as well as a travel guide, pinpointing the best places to shop for these pieces in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London, and Amsterdam."

"Beth Bernstein has been on the forefront of the jewelry world for more than 20 years as a historian, author and journalist."

"Author Beth Bernstein's new book The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery explores the ever-evolving trend towards symbolic jewels, one-of-a-kind pieces and those with a storied past."

"Must have book."

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"Beth Bernstein's new book 'The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery' is filled with fun factual titbits that are presented in a witty, conversational style, with lively narratives exploring each piece's history."

"The ultimate go-to guide."

"The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery, will take you on a 'tour through time, venturing from the 1700s all the way through to the early 20th century.'"

"Bernstein is particularly fond of Georgian jewelry and that of the early Victorian period. Both eras are amply explored in her latest book, A Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery."

"It does live up to the expectations outlined in the introduction: it is a practical guide to the history, collecting and maintenance of antique jewellery. Several traders speak and share knowledge and preferences with the reader."

"This book is an invaluable and accessible reference."

Publisher: Acc Art Books

Pub date: 2022-05-08

Length: 192 pages