The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery

Beth Bernstein

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ACC Art Books
01 June 2022

Precious metal & precious stones: artworks & design; Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Antiques & collectables: jewellery

The ultimate go-to guide, The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery takes the reader on a tour through time, venturing from the 1700s all the way through to the early 20th century. From how to look chic while wearing jewellery that outdates you by 100 years, to how to spot and score the best pieces, this book is a must-read for all enthusiasts and collectors who have an affinity for the jewels of the past.

Fun factual tidbits are presented in a witty, conversational style, and lively narratives explore each piece's history. Part travelogue, featuring the most influential shops in New York, LA, London, Paris and Amsterdam; part educational guide, with anecdotes from dealers and experts; and part celebration of historical jewellery, this book is an invaluable and accessible reference.

Topics covered include (but are not limited to): how to identify the most popular gemstones, materials, styles and collectible pieces in the market today, and how to select antique jewellery to complement your lifestyle. The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery will reveal what to look for and where to locate rare finds, as well as how the experts score the pieces that decorate the fingers, ears, necks and wrists of the collector.

AUTHOR: 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, Bejeweledmag.com. Bernstein lectures at, runs and participates in seminars at various jewellery fairs and educational events.

SELLING POINTS: .

The ultimate tour guide to antique jewellery, from the 1700s to the early 20th century .

A fun, lively and chic reference book, beautifully illustrated throughout .

Guidance on what to buy and how to value pieces from past eras .

Insider knowledge and trade secrets from top dealers and shop owners .

Features a where-to-shop directory of the best high-end shops, outdoor markets and trade fairs worldwide

By: Beth Bernstein
Imprint: ACC Art Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 225mm, Width: 165mm,
Weight: 736g
ISBN: 9781788841580
ISBN 10: 1788841581
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 June 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

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, Bejeweledmag.com. Bernstein lectures at, runs and participates in seminars at various jewellery fairs and educational events.

Reviews for 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