The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery (Hardback)

"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

"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

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

"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

"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

"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

"Must have book." - The Jewellery Editor

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"Beth Bernstein’s new book ‘The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery’ is 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 Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery, will take you on a 'tour through time, venturing from the 1700s all the way through to the early 20th century.'" - JZA Magazine

"Bernstein is particularly fond of Georgian jewelry and that of the early Victorian period. Both eras are amply explored in her latest book, A Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery." - 1st Dibs

"It does live up to the expectations outlined in the introduction: it is a practical guide to the history, collecting and maintenance of antique jewellery. Several traders speak and share knowledge and preferences with the reader." - Sieradenmuze

"This book is an invaluable and accessible reference." - Arts & Collections