Posts by Beth Bernstein
Best SItes for Antique and Vintage Engagement RIngs
This article first appeared in theplunge.com. To read the entire article click on the link below Best Sites for Antique and Vintage Engagement Rings
Read MoreWhy Antique and Vintage Engagement RIngs Appeal to Modern Customers
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bethbernstein/2019/06/14/why-vintage-engagement-rings-appeal-to-modern-customers/?sh=1afb32a33380 In February I wrote a story on how alternative bridal rings have become the new norm—how the indie market and emerging designer’s creativity ignited a movement in engagement rings 10-15 years ago that is going stronger than ever today. I talked about women wanting more individuality and wearing rings that speak about themselves…
Read MoreThe Guide to Buying Antique and Vintage Engagement RIngs
As first published in thplunge.com. Please click below to read the entire story. Buying an engagement ring is intimidating on its own but if your future fiancée prefers antique or vintage rings to modern styles, you may well be in over your head, even if shopping as a couple. She might know…
Read MoreJewelry Designers Create New Takes On Talisman Of The Past
In August, I followed up my article featuring designer’s wearing their talisman with interpretations that independent designers are creating that offer a unique spin on symbols that have been popular throughout history their meaning and/or how the designers combine the significance when more than one element is used in a jewel. To read the full…
Read MoreFrom March’s Lockdown To Hope On The Horizon
During March when New York and California went on Lockdown in March I wrote this article on Forbes Life to illustrate what designers were wearing to feel protected and safer during a time of such turmoil and strife. We are now in our second phase but there is hope on the horizon so everyone be…
Read MoreThe Story Behind Jewel Advent on Instagram And How To Join In
Names such as #jeweladvent20silverlinings, #jeweladvent20literaryjewels and jeweledadvent20naughtyandnice are just some of the 24 themes for 2020 of the event created by three women who befriended each other on Instagram through their love of jewelry—Anne-Marie O’Reilly (@hardingandgriffin), Kim Brusewitz (@medeasmix) and Jennifer Ha (@dupkaspike). The event is entitled “Jewel Advent” (#jeweladvent) (JA), and it was originally…
Read MoreHOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: JEWELS THAT PROTECT, STRENGTHEN AND ALLOW HER TO SHINE
The holidays might be different this year—social distancing from our loved ones, staying close to home, keeping everything simple and keeping your family friends and yourself safe. That doesn’t mean you can’t gift a great jewel—one that has deep meaning for the wearer, makes her feel confident, strong, protected and beautiful during a time when…
Read MoreMy Charmed Life: How Annoushka Interpreted My Experiences in Drawings of Seven Charms
Storytelling in jewelry has been around for centuries. Think of poesy (which translates into poetry) rings with their mottos and messages of love or acrostic jewelry with the first letter of the stones spelling out a term of endearment. Charm bracelets have been chronicling a women’s life, hopes, dreams and special moments from the 19th…
Read MoreHow To Design Your Custom Engagement Ring
In our last two installments on Taylor & Hart, Bejeweled spoke to the CEO and head of U.S. Operations to learn more about the background and process of this international bespoke jewelry company which specializes in engagement rings. For readers ready to say “I Do” this holiday season, Bejeweled asked Head Designer, Maria Lalana to…
Read MoreU.S. Director of Operations Talks About Taylor and Hart ‘s Presence In The States
Taylor & Hart emerald cut Moi et Toi ring in diamonds and emerald with shank accented with diamond Around 10 years ago, ‘the alternative engagement ring’ provided the new buzz around bridal jewelry. It took on different meanings from independent designers’ polished rough-cut diamonds, grey diamonds, exclusive diamond cuts like kite and hexagon…
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