Overview

Jewelry Creators: Dynamic Duos and Generational Gems is a beautifully illustrated book that celebrates the relationships at the core of the jewellery and gemstone industry. Divided into two chapters, the book provides an insight into the world of those that work as a duo, be it family members or close friends, and those that are part of a generational legacy. More than just an illustrious tome presenting the art of jewellery making, Jewelry Creators is a fun and informative read with behind-the scenes anecdotes and little-known secrets from 22 brands. All who are featured in the book have merged their artistic talents and professional styles, complementing one another to create some of the most memorable and enduring pieces that delve into the past, reveal the present, and speak to the future. Whether you're new to the jewellery world, a longtime enthusiast, a collector who cherishes innovation and heritage, or simply someone who delights in lively conversational narratives, the stories shared within these pages are here to inspire. AUTHORS: Beth Bernstein is a jewellery historian, author, journalist, and one-time jewellery designer. Her books include The Modern Guide To Vintage Jewellery (2025), Jewelry's Shining Stars: The Next Generation (2024),The Modern Guide to Antique Jewelry (2022), and If These Jewels Could Talk (2015), all published by ACC Art Books, and a memoir, My Charmed Life (Penguin, 2012). Beth has contributed to many magazines, journals and publications, including Forbes.com, Jewelry Connoisseur, Rapaport Magazine, The Jewellery Editor (online), Accent Magazine, Elite Traveler, Four Seasons Magazine and Departures. She has worked as a senior editor for two leading national jewellery magazines and, in 2017, launched her own online jewellery magazine, bejeweledmag.com. Beth also lectures and organises and participates in seminars and educational events. Throughout the 1990s, Beth designed a jewellery collection under the brand name Bethany B, which sold to over 250 stores throughout the USA and overseas. Sonia Esther Soltani is a jewellery content specialist and consultant. She was the editor-in-chief of Rapaport for seven years, leading the company's print, digital, and social-media presence and hosting the Jewelry Connoisseur podcast. She contributes to international publications such as the Financial Times, Forbes, GemGuide, Retail Jeweller, and Rapaport Magazine. She has served as a judge for jewellery competitions, including the World Jewelry Design Awards (WADA), HRD Design Awards, and InStore Magazine. Before specializing in jewellery, Sonia wrote about architecture, design, luxury travel, and wellness. She studied history and history of art in Paris, and film studies and journalism in London. Alongside her work in jewellery, Sonia is a qualified life and career coach. SELLING POINTS: . Beautiful colour photography illustrates the stunning pieces of 22 talented brands with a focus on partnerships and generational jewellers . Behind-the-scenes narratives give the reader an insight into the working world of jewellery design . Elegant jewels showcase varying techniques, from modern craftsmanship and ancient artistry to the blending of old and new 183 colour illustrations

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""""""New Book Profiles the Partnerships and Family Legacies Behind Independent Jewelry Brands"""" """"ACC Art Books will publish “Jewelry Creators: Dynamic Duos and Generational Gems” by Beth Bernstein and Sonia Esther Soltani in spring 2026. The book examines the relationships — between partners, family members and collaborators — behind some of the jewelry industry’s independent designers, gem dealers and established brands."""""" - InStore """"""Jewelry Creators: Dynamic Duos and Generational Gems (ACC Art Books, Spring 2026) by Beth Bernstein and Sonia Esther Soltani celebrates the relationships at the core of the jewelry and gemstone industry."""" """"Divided into two chapters, the book provides an insight into the world of those who work as a duo, be it family members or close friends, and those who are part of a generational legacy."""" """"The beautifully illustrated book is more than just an illustrious coffee-table tome. It is a fun and informative read, chock-full of behind-the-scenes anecdotes, stories, and little-known secrets of the families and friends that populate the industry."""""" - Jewellery Outlook """"""Jewelry Creators: Dynamic Duos and Generational Gems, published by ACC Art Books for Spring 2026 and authored by Beth Bernstein and Sonia Esther Soltani, distinguishes itself through precisely this lens: an exploration of jewelry through the partnerships, family ties, and generational exchanges that shape both creative identity and business continuity."""" """"Structured in two sections, the volume offers a dual perspective on collaboration and inheritance within the jewelry world. The first chapter, Dynamic Duos, focuses on creative and professional pairings such as siblings, spouses, parents and children, as well as longstanding friends and collaborators, whose shared vision has helped define distinctive jewelry languages."""" """"The second, Generational Gems, turns to houses and designers for whom jewelry is not only a profession, but a legacy handed down over time, along with technical knowledge, gemstone expertise, aesthetic sensibility, and the capacity to reinterpret heritage for a changing market."""" """"Rather than presenting a straightforward sequence of profiles, Bernstein and Soltani construct a broader reading of the industry through the prism of relationships. In their narrative, jewelry is not simply an artistic expression or luxury commodity, but part of a wider ecosystem shaped by trust, dialogue, complementarity, and continuity.In that sense, Jewelry Creators: Dynamic Duos and Generational Gems is not only a tribute to the people behind the jewels, but also a reflection on the collaborative nature of creativity in contemporary jewelry."""""" - Laura Astologo Porsche Substack InStore Magazine has featured Jewelry Creators. - InStore Magazine

Author Information

Beth Bernstein is a jewellery historian, author, journalist, and one-time jewellery designer. Her books include The Modern Guide To Vintage Jewellery (2025), Jewelry's Shining Stars: The Next Generation (2024),The Modern Guide to Antique Jewelry (2022), and If These Jewels Could Talk (2015), all published by ACC Art Books, and a memoir, My Charmed Life (Penguin, 2012). Beth has contributed to many magazines, journals and publications, including Forbes.com, Jewelry Connoisseur, Rapaport Magazine, The Jewellery Editor (online), Accent Magazine, Elite Traveler, Four Seasons Magazine and Departures. She has worked as a senior editor for two leading national jewellery magazines and, in 2017, launched her own online jewellery magazine, bejeweledmag.com. Beth also lectures and organises and participates in seminars and educational events. Throughout the 1990s, Beth designed a jewellery collection under the brand name Bethany B, which sold to over 250 stores throughout the USA and overseas. Sonia Esther Soltani is a jewellery content specialist and consultant. She was the editor-in-chief of Rapaport for seven years, leading the company's print, digital, and social-media presence and hosting the Jewelry Connoisseur podcast. She contributes to international publications such as the Financial Times, Forbes, GemGuide, Retail Jeweller, and Rapaport Magazine. She has served as a judge for jewellery competitions, including the World Jewelry Design Awards (WADA), HRD Design Awards, and InStore Magazine. Before specialising in jewellery, Sonia wrote about architecture, design, luxury travel, and wellness. She studied history and history of art in Paris, and film studies and journalism in London. Alongside her work in jewellery, Sonia is a qualified life and career coach.

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