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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 MoreNo More Waiting Around For Your Dream Gift: A New Trend IN Self Purchasing
Valentine’s Day is perhaps one of the most advertised and promoted holidays in the jewelry industry almost as much as Christmas and Mother’s Day. From the time we were kids, we were expected to create our own Valentine’s cards in school, created for our friends, parents, siblings and if we were really brave for…
Read More12 Great Gifts For The Season And Beyond
This holiday season, Bejewedmag.com brings back its 12 Gifts For The Holidays which feature pieces from independent and emerging designers. This year’s gifts range from must-have items that have made a strong comeback such as lariat necklaces and hoop earrings to symbolic and sentimental pieces that take on different significance depending on the wearer. Here we…
Read MoreThe best of Independent Jewelry Designer Gifts
This holiday season, Bejewedmag.com brings back its Gifts For The Holidays From Independent and Emerging Design Talents. This season we couldn’t stop at our traditional 12 gifts. Instead, we offer you the lucky number of 13. Here we count them down for you: 1-These earrings by Jenifer Tai of IO Collective adds color, sparkle and shine…
Read MoreLengthen Your Chains with Antique and Vintage Pins
Approximately three years ago, the brooch began to make a comeback as celebrities started to wear them on the red carpet in their hair, on their waist and sensually pinned to dip of a low cut exit-making dress. I did a story for bejeweledmag.com on what we saw on the red carpet, the runways…
Read MoreThea Miller of Dru Jewelry creatively mines the past for ultra-modern designs
As part of her Dru Jewelry Collection, Thea Miller’s ‘Conservatory Rings” display her ability to creatively mine the past for symbolic jewelry that connects women to their emotions, grace, strength and sense of humor Thea never imitates or re-creates, rather her sensibilities and talent takes her to new places that touch on styles of…
Read MoreJewels For Summer Getaways And Beyond
Where are you choosing to spend your summer vacation? Will you be lounging pool or beach side in the U.S or spending your summer vacation on an island in the Mediterranean. Will you see the English or French countryside or will you be traipsing through the woodsy lake areas or climbing mountains closer to…
Read MoreLika Behar: Rockhound and purveyor of the unexpected beauty of bespoke jewelry
Ever since Lika Behar launched her collection in 2007, she immediately tapped into her passion for unique gemstones and her knowledge of the history behind the stones and the lore and legend of jewelry. Working in high karat gold, she elevated turquoise to a sophisticated bohemian and seasonless level. Her sapphires sparkled with centuries of…
Read MoreJewels that keep you looking cool and chic
I usually like it hot. In winter, I dress in layers, sleep in cashmere and hang out in down slippers that might be suitable for Alaska. Yes, I am a sight, but at least I am cozy and warm in my Manhattan apartment. One winter, I remember it was so cold inside and outside that…
Read MoreRocking Out With The Most Popular Groups of Gemstones
Whenever I trek out to Las Vegas for Jewelry Week, where multiple trade-only shows are going on simultaneously, I always feel like I have hit the trifecta. It’s a triple play of trends, new directions and discoveries. AGTA, (American Gem Trade Association) consistently features gemstones that are as magical as they are meaningful and…
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