Jewelry Creators

”““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
”““Two persons I know quite well and whom I respect have published a book about jewelry designers and artists. 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.”“”“It is a fun and informative read, filled with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, stories and little-known secrets of the families and friends that populate the industry.”“” - Intervals by Anthony DeMarco
Instore Magazine featured Jewelry Creators online. - Instore Magazine
”““The book is more than illustrations, with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, stories, and little-known secrets of the families and friends who make up the industry.”“”“The book features 22 influential independent designers, established brands, and gem dealers whose work pushes the boundaries of art, function, and wearability, as well as reflects both heritage and contemporary vision.”“” - National Jeweler
”““Jewelry Creators: Dynamic Duos and Generational Gems unfolds like a curated composition, where each chapter reveals the emotional architecture behind creation.”“”“It is an evocative portrait of a world where relationships refine craft and transform adornment into enduring cultural expression.”“” - Jewellery Insights
The New York Times featured Jewelry Creators online as well as in print. - NY Times
The Jewellery Editor featured Jewelry Creators. - The Jewellery Editor
”““I have known Beth Bernstein for close to 15 years and have always admired the way she looks at jewellery. Where others see decoration, she sees meaning, whether it’s the emotion behind a design or the life a piece has already lived.”“”“Beth has experienced the world of jewellery form so many angles. Across decades as a fashion editor, stylist, designer, collector and author, Beth has seen the industry from the inside and written about it with warmth, intelligence and genuine love.”“”“Readers may already know her from The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery and The Modern Guide to Vintage Jewellery. With the release of her latest book, Jewelry Creators: Dynamic Duos and Generational Gems, I spoke to her about the many paths that led her here, and what a life in jewellery can teach you about taste, legacy and memory.”“” - Jewellery Insights
“Two of the most respected jewellery writers in the industry, Sonia Esther Soltani and Beth Bernstein, have teamed up on our latest read, and it features the teams behind some of our favourite brands.” - Honesty Box
“The lavishly illustrated tome looks at the family relationships and partnerships between 22 well-known businesses and brands. In this week’s Jewelry Wire Saturday Long Read, Bernstein talks about what makes these relationships work, how family businesses keep work and home life separate, and why the jewelry industry has traditionally attracted these close-knit companies.” - The Jewelry Wire
”““The authors of Jewelry Creators: Dynamic Duos and Generational Gems are a dynamic duo of their own. Beth Bernstein – a jewelry historian, author, journalist and former designer – says she and Sonia Esther Soltani, a longtime editor of Rapaport Magazine, had the idea for the book at the same time.”“”“Alongside those stories, the book showcases the brands’ work, with images of their signature pieces both on models and against solid white backgrounds to let the jewelry really shine.”“” - Rapaport
” ““If you look back at the most storied jewellery houses throughout history, their success has often been rooted in family ties, generational continuity, and creative partnerships. Experienced jewellery journalists Beth Bernstein and Sonia Esther Soltani know this territory well and their new book explores the human relationships, creative exchanges, and shared visions behind some of the most compelling contemporary brands.”“”“Dynamic Duos explores the alchemy of partnership — married couples, siblings, parents and children, and friends whose complementary talents have given rise to distinctive work. Generational Gems celebrates continuity and evolution, highlighting those who have jewellery in their blood and are now balancing heritage with innovation.”“” - The Jewellery Editor
“As a group of talents, says Bernstein, “they bring a sense of legacy, of commitment, and of carrying on what they all have said they have learned in this industry: trust, loyalty and a business built on relationships. Jewelry really does carry more meaning when it’s attached to these attributes.”” - JCK

Beth Bernstein is a jewellery historian, author, journalist, and former 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)
• If These Jewels Could Talk (2015)

She is also the author of the memoir My Charmed Life (2012). Beth has contributed to numerous publications, including Forbes.com, Jewelry Connoisseur, Rapaport Magazine, The Jewellery Editor, Accent Magazine, Elite Traveler, Four Seasons Magazine, and Departures. She has worked as a senior editor for two national jewellery magazines and launched her own online jewellery magazine. Beth also lectures and organizes and participates in educational events. In the 1990s, she designed a jewellery collection under the brand name Bethany B, which sold internationally.

Sonia Esther Soltani is a jewellery content specialist and consultant. She served as the editor-in-chief of Rapaport for seven years, overseeing the company’s print, digital, and social media presence and hosting the Jewelry Connoisseur podcast. Sonia is a contributor to international publications such as the Financial Times, Forbes, GemGuide, Retail Jeweller, and Rapaport Magazine. She has been a judge for jewellery competitions, including the World Jewelry Design Awards (WADA), HRD Design Awards, and InStore Magazine. Prior to specializing in jewellery, Sonia wrote about architecture, design, luxury travel, and wellness. She studied history and art history 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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