Posts by Beth Bernstein
Gemfields interviews me about colored gemstones
Colored gemstones are back – An interview with jewelry historian, collector and author Beth Bernstein https://gemfields.com/coloured-gemstones-are-back-an-interview-with-jewellery-historian-collector-and-author-beth-bernstein/ Jewelry expert Beth Bernstein charts the rising popularity of colored gemstones, especially in engagement rings, and the trend towards individuality when it comes to choosing pieces. Beth Bernstein Beth is a jewelry historian, expert and collector of the…
Read MoreThe Poetry of Jewelry
Reprinted from monicarichkosann to see my full story, please go to https://www.monicarichkosann.com/blogs/journal/poesy-rings-the-poetry-of-jewelry-with-meaning-from-yesterday-through-today From medieval through Georgian times, heart-felt emotion could not be expressed the way it is today. Whether religious or romantic, messages were engraved into rings that held special meaning for the giver and the recipient. A popular piece of jewelry through this time…
Read MoreTHE STORY OF STACKABLE RINGS
reprinted from monicarichkosann.com to read my full story, please go to https://www.monicarichkosann.com/blogs/journal/history-stackable-rings I’ll never forget my first stack of eternity bands. I was drawn to antique and vintage jewelry and found an Art Deco marquise and princess cut all around diamond band. When I put it on my finger alone it looked like a wedding band, so…
Read MoreSentimental Journey: ATour Through 18th And 19th Centuries Most Romantic Jewelry
Reprinted from monicarichkosann.com To read my full story https://www.monicarichkosann.com/blogs/journal/i-love-you-more-jewelry Sentimental antique and vintage jewelry with its poignant meanings and messages of affection evoke love and friendship while telling a lasting story of romance that still tug at our heartstrings today. Many of the original pieces from the Victorian era through post-WWII into the mid-20th century have…
Read MoreThe Popularity of Snake Jewelry Throughout Time
Reprinted from monicarichkosann.com To read my full story go to https://www.monicarichkosann.com/blogs/journal/snake-rings-meaning Snake motifs are one of the earliest historical and culturally diverse mythological symbols, and figure prominently in jewelry, particularly rings. These intriguing creatures and the alluring pieces inspired by serpents through the ages, from the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of…
Read MoreThis History of Celestial Jewelry
Reprinted from monicarichkosann.com To read my full story, please go to https://www.monicarichkosann.com/blogs/journal/moon-stars-jewelry-history?_pos=1&_sid=99176c3dc&_ss=r John Lennon’s lyrics “We All Shine On…Like The Moon, The Stars and The Sun” could have been attributed to these motifs in moon and stars jewelry throughout history. These iconic and symbolic emblems continue to shine in glimmering gold and sparkling diamonds or other…
Read More18K GOLD CHAINS FROM 18TH THROUGH 21ST CENTURIES
Reprinted from monicarichkosann.com. To read my full story go to https://www.monicarichkosann.com/blogs/journal/18k-gold-chains-throughout-time?_pos=2&_sid=1366e8639&_ss=r Chains to dangle your treasured charms, your protective talisman, keepsakes and heirloom pieces have become as ubiquitous and versatile as the little black dress, a whiteT-shirt, white shirt or your favorite worn jeans, although you can wear them even more interchangeably then your cherished…
Read MoreHISTORY OF CHARMS: PART 3
Reprinted, first published on monicarichkosann.com for my full story read here https://www.monicarichkosann.com/blogs/journal/custom-charm-bracelets-tell-your-story From the jewelry featured on the silver screen to the pieces celebrities, style arbiters and our first ladies wore in real life and publicity stills, the ’50s and early ’60s heralded the return of celebratory and sentimental charms. After WWII, there…
Read MoreHistory Of Charms: Part 2
The 2nd in a three-part series of the history of charms Reprinted, first published on monicarichkosann.com for my full story read here: https://www.monicarichkosann.com/blogs/journal/history-charm-bracelets-travel-charms Charm bracelets continued to enchant and capture the hearts of women in the early 20th century. Due to the advent of platinum, brilliant diamonds and advanced gemstone cutting technologies, charms during…
Read MoreBespoke Engagement Rings Speak of Romance At Taylor & Hart
When You Are Ready For An Engagement Ring Go Bespoke To Get The Ring You Really Want From its meaningful name which is a savvy play on words to its uncanny insight into how the modern couple desires to express their enduring love, Taylor and Hart is more than just a bespoke engagement ring company—it’s…
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