The Modern Guide To Antique Jewellery

By (author) Bernstein Beth
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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.
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"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

"The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery will make a collector of you yet" —Annie Davidson, JCK

"...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 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. 

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"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
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"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
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"The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery will make a collector of you yet" - Annie Davidson, JCK
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"Must have book." - The Jewellery Editor
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