Beth Bernstein

I am a jewelry historian, jewelry expert and collector of period and modern jewel and a purveyor of all things sparkly. I have a romance going on with the legend, language and sentiment behind the pieces and the story. My passion for this has inspired me to pen three books—'My Charmed Life,' a memoir; 'Jewelry's Shining Stars,' a modern jewelry design coffee table book; and 'If These Jewels Could Talk,' an in-depth look at celebrities and the stories behind their legendary jewels on the silver screen and in real life—with a fourth one in the works.

I have written and continue to write for major magazines including Departures, Elite Traveler, Four Seasons Magazine, and thejewelereditor.com. I have also written for newspapers including Newsday and many more online and print publications.

As expenses mount and the market keeps shifting, brands and store owners are working together on how best to share the financial risks.
Some gems have breathtaking patterns that can rival or surpass manmade paintings — and designers are finding ways to showcase these earthly delights in their jewelry.
Three retailers share the ways they’ve evolved to meet their customers’ antique- and vintage-jewelry tastes.
Solitaires with antique cuts and colored gemstones are attracting today’s brides.
Experts offer their tips, including combining older pieces with modern designers and playing up styles that have found new life on social media.
More choices and greater competition will create challenges and opportunities for sellers.
Collaborating with jewelry brands lets stores offer their clients a more personalized selection.
Couples are choosing brightly hued stones as a creative way to express their love.
As gold prices rise, jewelers are finding striking new ways to combine it with silver, platinum and other options.
Still beating strong: Jewelers and shoppers are falling in love with this cut all over again.
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Beth Bernstein

I am a jewelry historian, jewelry expert and collector of period and modern jewel and a purveyor of all things sparkly. I have a romance going on with the legend, language and sentiment behind the pieces and the story. My passion for this has inspired me to pen three books—’My Charmed Life,’ a memoir; ‘Jewelry’s Shining Stars,’ a modern jewelry design coffee table book; and ‘If These Jewels Could Talk,’ an in-depth look at celebrities and the stories behind their legendary jewels on the silver screen and in real life—with a fourth one in the works.

I have written and continue to write for major magazines including Departures, Elite Traveler, Four Seasons Magazine, and thejewelereditor.com. I have also written for newspapers including Newsday and many more online and print publications.