Editor and Jewelry Industry Consultant at Jenniferheebner.com
Favorite jewelry era: Art Deco, for sure! I love graphic angles of stone cuts like baguettes.
Most cherished personal piece of jewelry: A thick yellow gold bracelet from my mother-in-law. The piece was a gift to her from her MIL and is my first family heirloom.
If money were no object, which iconic jewel would you like to own: The Aurora Green diamond ring with pink diamonds set around it. It’s my dream jewel!
Best book to learn about jewelry: Brilliance and Fire by Rachelle Bergstein. It’s a masterfully written history of diamonds in the US.
Expert’s tip to a jewelry collection beginner: Buy what you love. Over a lifetime, that collection becomes a beautiful compilation of treasured life moments and favorite designers.