ASJH's role in the examination of jewelry history includes not just the past, but the present and the future.  In this new book, jewelry historian Beth Bernstein highlights some of the most innovative and creative female jewelry designers from around the world.  The book details not just the memorable jewels but, with thought-provoking questions the women answer, we come to understand these designers as people with lives lived through their designs.  What can't you live without?  What is your favorite heirloom piece?  What are five of your favorite things? What is your design process?  Is there a magic power to jewelry?  What's the most important thing you've learned so far? What past designer do you admire most and why?  And many many other questions.   The talk will consist of a panel including Beth Bernstein and the designers Nadine Aysoy, Jenna Blake, Lizzy Mandler, Orly Marcel, and Erica Molinari. Subjects covered will include how their pasts have influenced their designs.  The talk will last about one hour and then there will be 15 minute Q&A.  

Beth Bernstein is a jewelry historian, author, journalist, and one-time jewelry designer. Her books include "The Modern Guide to Antique Jewelry"(ACC Art Books, 2022), "If These Jewels Could Talk" (ACC Art Books, 2015), "Jewelry's Shining Stars" (Fine Points Publishing, 2013), and a memoir, "My Charmed Life" (Penguin, 2012).  Beth has contributed to many magazines, journals, and publications, including Forbes, Jewelry Connoisseur, Rapaport Magazine, The Jewellery Editor, Accent, Elite Traveler, and Four Seasons Departures.  She has worked as a senior editor for two leading national jewelry magazines as well as launching her own jewelry magazine bejeweledmag.com in 2017.  She also lectures, runs, and participates in seminars and educational events.  During the 1990's, she designed a jewelry collection marketed as Bethany B.