“Morning Dew” now on The La Via Podcast Not only is Rachel Bertoni an amazing artist and jeweler but she’s also a poet. Her Morning Dew collection was inspired by her poem “Morning Dew”. Check out this line of her jewelry at Bertoni Gallery in Warwick, NY and watch The La Via Podcast to listen to her talk about this…
You can now watch Rachel Bertoni on YouTube in her new podcast, La Via. The La Via Podcast with Rachel Bertoni explores her artistic endeavors, jewelry making and unlocking your creativity. Rachel Bertoni comes from a family tree of artists and creative souls. She has been a staple in the Orange County Art & Music scene for over 20 years…
My aim in teaching this Experiments in Watercolor class on Thursdays 2-5 is to get people involved with the process of making. An opportunity to have fun with materials and have no fear! I will guide you through some simple projects to explore the watercolor medium. Through abstraction we have the ability to create our own world. You will have…
Next class is June 8th 10-4 (registration must be 24 hours prior to class start date) Class can be scheduled as needed and requested. Its a funny thing when you teach. Even though you have been making jewelry for years, when you teach jewelry making you still learn something almost every time. I recently had a private lesson with another…
I am always thrilled when anyone wears my Bertoni jewelry. My customers make me happy because what makes me happy is making jewelry. Then when someone else wears my creations it makes me happy once more. What is better than that? Full circle in life making my customer and myself happy each and every day. I have also been…
Truthfully I admit I am a rock hound. I can’t stop myself. Although I am a jewelry designer, it is the stones that inspire me. I get so motivated by gemstones that its like a drug. I can get stoned on stones! Thank god I don’t need any actual drugs because I can loose myself in a simple stone. Whether…
There are infinite possibilities to consider when it comes to buying that speical diamond. In the first place you should do a little research. Know what your woman likes and then start your journey. Get some knowledge and understand of some of the standards in the industry and take a look at the GIA diamond guide. [gview file=”https://bertonijewelry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/LAB_4cs_brochure_US_English-2.pdf”] Then you…
I’m getting ready to attend a jewelry and stone trade show next week. Let’s see what stones I will discover. I always find it inspirational to look at all the “candy” meaning the collections of colorful stones that mother nature has given to us! I am constantly amazed by how many different varieties are out there. I’m curious to see…
Let’s see what today will bring? Getting up, going to the computer, checking email, my day begins. As I awaken slowly, I start to think of all the things I must accomplish today. I am just getting started! Haven’t had a sip of water yet but here I am writing, thinking, planning my day. It’s basically my” morning madness”. At…
Black, white and shades of gray, Proudly, representing all. They’ve said she’s small, I say she’s tall. Sharing and caring, truly human that’s all! Moments of love, her belly’s a glow, A star is born, with sparkling eyes. A vessel of love, the core of life, Is she your wife? The whole of us, is all of her, fragile…
Jewelry is such a personal item. People wear jewelry day in and day out! It becomes a part of who they are. The meaning behind a piece of jewelry can be so important and often far more valuable than the piece itself. I remember as a child being fascinated with my aunt’s jewelry box that sat right in the middle…
What Wind Shall I? Which way thus blow? The way I go. This way, or that? Swaying still. All that you will. This it may, or this it not? Any which way? A simple turn, A fluttering knot! A storm says she? Pounding winds. Sprinkling rain. How dear, does one knowyth the balance within? As eyes swirl, ending not. What…