The Poetry of Jewelry

By Beth Bernstein | October 4, 2020

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…

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THE STORY OF STACKABLE RINGS

By Beth Bernstein | October 4, 2020

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…

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Sentimental Journey: ATour Through 18th And 19th Centuries Most Romantic Jewelry

By Beth Bernstein | October 4, 2020

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…

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The Popularity of Snake Jewelry Throughout Time

By Beth Bernstein | October 4, 2020

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…

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This History of Celestial Jewelry

By Beth Bernstein | October 4, 2020

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…

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18K GOLD CHAINS FROM 18TH THROUGH 21ST CENTURIES

By Beth Bernstein | October 4, 2020

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…

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Jewelry In Film: Finding The Next Trend Setting Jewel

By Beth Bernstein | August 13, 2019

Whenever I hear about a new film release or a new series on Netflix or cable, I think about what the next ‘sleeper’ jewel will be. I have done much research on the subject of jewelry on the big and small screen. During my 20 years as a jewelry journalist, I wrote columns for different…

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Necklaces Played A Staring Role at the 2019 Golden Globes

By Beth Bernstein | January 7, 2019

Diamond necklaces bejeweled the stars at the 76th Annual Golden Globes, which traditionally sets the tone of the awards season. They replaced earrings, which had a long-running role during red carpet events as the winning jewel of the evening. Although there was a variety of earring styles accessorizing the gowns of style-setting actresses, the statement necklace…

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