The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery by Beth Bernstein

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The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery by Beth Bernstein

This book takes the reader on a tour through time, covering how to identify the most popular gemstones, materials, styles and collectible antique pieces in the market today.
"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" - Beth Bernstein, Instore Mag
"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." - Phyllis Schiller, Rapaport
"The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery will make a collector of you yet" - Annie Davidson, JCK
"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." - Lenore Fedow, National Jeweler
"Beth Bernstein has been on the forefront of the jewelry world for more than 20 years as a historian, author and journalist." - Anthony DeMarco, Forbes
"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." - Jessica Bumpus, Something about rocks
"Must have book." - The Jewellery Editor
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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." - Solitaire International
"The ultimate go-to guide." - Retail Jeweller World
"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.'" - JZA Magazine
"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." - 1st Dibs
"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." - Sieradenmuze
"This book is an invaluable and accessible reference." - Arts & Collections

Beth Bernstein is a jewellery historian, author, journalist and one-time jewellery designer. Her books include Jewelry's Shining Stars: The Next Generation (ACC Art Books 2024),The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery (ACC Art Books, 2022), If These Jewels Could Talk (ACC Art Books, 2015), Jewelry’s Shining Stars (Fine Points Publishing, 2013) and a memoir, My Charmed Life (Penguin, 2012). Beth has contributed to many magazines, journals and publications including Forbes.com, Jewelry Connoisseur, Rapaport Magazine, The Jewellery Editor (online), Accent Magazine, Elite Traveler and Four Seasons Departures. She has worked as a senior editor for two leading national jewellery magazines, and in 2017 launched her own online jewellery magazine, bejeweledmag.com. Beth also lectures and organises and participates in seminars and educational events. Throughout the 1990s, Beth designed a jewellery collection under the brand name Bethany B, which sold to over 250 stores throughout the USA and overseas.

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ISBN 13 9781788841580
ISBN 10 1788841581
Title The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery
Author Beth Bernstein
Series Modern Guide
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher ACC Art Books
Year published 2022-03-28
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.