Collectible Costume Jewelry
Author : Cherri Simonds
Publisher :
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 31,4 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN :
Fabulous Fakes
Author : Carole Tanenbaum
Publisher : Artisan Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 16,91 MB
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781579652920
Book Description
A lavishly illustrated celebration of some of the finest examples of vintage costume jewelry ranges from the Victorian era, through the sophisticated designs of art deco and geometrics, to the designer and artisanal jewelry of the present, accompanied by valuable suggestions on how to distinguish a quality piece and appreciate its craftsmanship.
The Napier Co
Author : Melinda L. Lewis
Publisher :
Page : 1011 pages
File Size : 13,54 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN : 9780974374062
Book Description
The Napier Jewelry book is a visual encyclopedia of Napier Costume Jewelry. It tells the heretofore untold and phenomenal story of The Napier Co. inception, development, flowering, and ultimate success. It chronicles the history of its management, manufacturing, marketing, and most importantly, the unparalleled beauty of Napier fashion jewelry. With approximately 4000 pictures of Napier jewelry history and over 250,000 words of text and descriptions, you will be taken step-by-step, decade by decade, through the development of the Napier style. As a collector, you will learn to recognize the findings, materials, and designs to appropriately circa-date the Napier jewelry in which you are investing. As a lover of vintage costume jewelry, you will enjoy the drama and excitement of the trials, tribulations, and breakthroughs at each stage of the Napier journey. In the end, you will have a deep and lasting appreciation of the romantic story infused into the metal, gemstones, crystals, cabochons, and elegance of each piece of Napier jewelry that you own or are considering owning
The Best of Costume Jewelry
Author : Nancy Schiffer
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,12 MB
Release : 2008-01-17
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN : 9780764328770
Book Description
Some of the most beautiful pieces of costume jewelry made since the 1940s are presented in full color photographs. The visual creations are enriched by an introduction by Lawrence Feldman of Fior in London. A value guide is included along with an index to make this book a useful, beautiful guide for collectors.
Vintage Costume Jewellery
Author : Carole Tanenbaum
Publisher : ACC Distribution
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,46 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN : 9781851495115
Book Description
The ultimate vintage costume jewellery collectors' guide, written by the ultimate collector.
Costume Jewelry
Author : Harrice Simons Miller
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,18 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN : 9780380770786
Book Description
Popularized by Coco Chanel in Paris during the 1920s, costume jewelry -- from the inexpensive to the extravagant -- has come into its own, creating a skyrocketing market for both investors and collectors. This guide covers it all, from Coro, Eisenberg, and Trifari to Miriam Haskell and Joseff. Complete with the latest prices, descriptions, and fascinating histories of the most famous manufacturers, it provides new and essential information for every collector: Listings for every major designerThe most current prices availableDetailed descriptions and photos for easy identificationTips on buying and sellingHow to spot fakes and forgeriesDetailed bibliographyPredictions about hot trends of the future
Collectible Costume Jewelry
Author : S. Sylvia Henzel
Publisher : Wallace-Homestead
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,34 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN : 9780870697623
Book Description
Brilliant full-color photos accompany updated values for more than 670 items. Learn to identify and evaluate a wide variety of jewelry. Includes a broad range of varied designs and materials, including sterling, enamel, glass, and plastic.
The Official Price Guide to Costume Jewelry
Author : Harrice Simons Miller
Publisher : Three Rivers Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,96 MB
Release : 2002-02
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780609806685
Book Description
Covering every phase, fad, and style of costume jewelry, this detailed guide also features hundreds of photos and a special section on the why, what, how, and where of collecting. 200 b&w photos. 8-page, full-color insert.
Collecting Costume Jewelry 101
Author : Julia C. Carroll
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,53 MB
Release : 2007-09-04
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN : 9781574325621
Book Description
Beginning and experienced collectors and even dealers sometimes have difficulty distinguishing a valuable piece of costume jewelry from less valuable jewelry. Two brooches, both signed by the same designer, can have vastly different values. This book provides beginning collectors with friendly one-on-one advice on how to begin a collection and how to recognize good quality costume jewelry. Background information for almost 130 different manufacturers, including the author s recommendations on which pieces from each designer are the most collectible, are provided. Over 200 new photos have been added to this edition, bringing the total to around 900 full-color photographs. A new section on miscellaneous makers is featured, and additional, up-to-date information about selling jewelry on eBay is provided. Once again, tips on how to upgrade a collection by selling to dealers and trading with friends; tips on how to catalog a collection; and tips on repairing, storing, and cleaning jewelry are included. A glossary of jewelry terms, complete bibliography, and an index of patent design numbers round out the book. 2008 values.
A Collector's Guide to Costume Jewelry
Author : Tracy Tolkien
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 23,60 MB
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Costume jewelery
ISBN : 9780500280171
Book Description
This text explores the pleasures and the pitfalls of collecting costume jewellery, covering methods, materials and makers from 18th-century paste to the jewels of 20th-century style-setters Schiaparelli, Tiffany and Chanel.
