The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery

“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
“noted author and jewelry historian Beth Bernstein” - 1stDibs
”““I have known Beth Bernstein for close to 15 years and have always admired the way she looks at jewellery. Where others see decoration, she sees meaning, whether it’s the emotion behind a design or the life a piece has already lived.”“”“Beth has experienced the world of jewellery form so many angles. Across decades as a fashion editor, stylist, designer, collector and author, Beth has seen the industry from the inside and written about it with warmth, intelligence and genuine love.”“”“Readers may already know her from The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery and The Modern Guide to Vintage Jewellery. With the release of her latest book, Jewelry Creators: Dynamic Duos and Generational Gems, I spoke to her about the many paths that led her here, and what a life in jewellery can teach you about taste, legacy and memory.”“” - Jewellery Insights

Beth Bernstein has over 20 years of experience in all facets of the jewellery industry. A jewellery historian, author and journalist, her books include If These Jewels Could Talk (ACC Artbooks, 2015), Jewelry’s Shining Stars (Fine Points Publishing, 2013) and My 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 jewellery magazines. She launched her own online jewellery magazine in 2017. Bernstein lectures at, runs and participates in seminars at various jewellery fairs and educational events.

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