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 youre 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.
Foreword
Introduction by Beth Bernstein
Introduction by Sonia Esther Soltani
Chapter 1- Dynamic Duos
Artëmer
Auroro
Borgioni
Coomi
Jane Taylor
Lionheart
Lord Jewelry
Monica Rich Kosann
NeverNot
OX
Sethi Couture
Single Stone
Sorellina
Tap by Todd Pownell
Walters Faith
Chapter 2- Generational Gems
Jade Trau
Julius Klein Diamonds
LALAoUNIS
Nadine Aysoy
Omi Gems/Prive
Rahaminov Diamonds
Selim Mouzannar
Designer Biographies
Beth Bernstein Biography
Sonia Esther Soltani Biography
Acknowledgements
Photo Credits
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, 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. 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 writer and editor. She was the editor-in-chief of Rapaport for seven years, leading the companys 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. 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.
