Author : Diana Sanders Cinamon
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,80 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780764346491
A thorough reference to antique and period jewelry created over a 200-year period in Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States. From the Georgian to Modern periods, the fascinating story of jewelry evolving with women's fashions is told. Great designers' findings, fittings, and maker's marks are fully explained.
Author : Jeanenne Bell
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,62 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Jewelry
ISBN : 9780873417310
Jewellery styles were influenced by wars, the economy, events like the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, and the growth of industrialisation. Sentiment was reflected in hair jewellery made from a loved one's hair, lockets containing family pictures, and pins bearing names and catch-phrases of importance to their period. This book gives you the historical background, the periods' fashion trends, and detailed descriptions of popular jewels, so you can have an even greater appreciation for the pieces in your collection. The book also includes information about: How jewellery is manufactured; How to determine what kind of metal an item is made from; Determining whether a stone is synthetic; A listing of maker's marks to help you identify and date pieces.
Author : Arthur Guy Kaplan
Publisher : House of Collectibles
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 17,36 MB
Release : 2005-05-10
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 060980913X
Featuring more that 2,500 photographs and current values, an up-to-date, comprehensive guide encompasses more than two hundred years of jewelry, dating from 1750 to 1960, along with information on current values for collectors. Original. 20,000 first printing.
Author : Rose Leiman Goldemberg
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 31,73 MB
Release : 2000-03-21
Category : Antiques
ISBN : 0595088988
This down-to-earth information-packed book is the very best kind of collecting companion. Among its practical features are recommendations for choosing, evaluating and caring for a collection, how to negotiate the best possible price, and a glossary bristling with facts and definitions. Rose Leiman Goldemberg learned, bought and wrote this book through her own practical and passionate love of antique jewelry.
Author : Kyle Husfloen
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,95 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Jewelry
ISBN : 9780873492225
This reference provides jewellery collectors with detailed descriptions and reliable pricing for 3500 items dating from 1800 to the present day. The book is divided into three sections: fine antique; modern; and costume jewellery.
Author : Antoinette Matlins
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 34,26 MB
Release : 2012-11-07
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0943763843
Over 400,000 Copies in Print Know What You Want, Know What You’re Buying, Learn the Secrets to Get the Most for Your Money Easy to Read Easy to Understand Practical Complete Instant Answers ... to All Your Questions Completely Updated & Expanded 7th Edition! Purchasing gems and jewelry can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewelry confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. To help you avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, two internationally respected experts on buying gems and jewelry put their inside knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. It is filled with practical advice and is designed to make it easy for you to have all the information you need to buy gems and jewelry with confidence. Recommended by consumer and jewelry trade reviewers around the world, it is already in use in over 100 countries and has been translated into Spanish, Arabic, Greek, Hungarian, Russian and Japanese. Over 400,000 copies are now in print and this revised, updated, expanded edition covers even more: buying and selling on the internet, dazzling new diamond cuts, recently discovered gems ... and new treatments and trickery to look out for. There are fascinating mythical and magical tidbits, and practical tips that could only come from an insider. In simple, straightforward terms you’ll learn about the four Cs and how to juggle them to get what you want, at the price you want to pay; what to look for, and look out for; all about gold and platinum, jewelry design, and some of the country’s leading designers. You’ll learn what questions to ask and what to get in writing, and even how to select the jeweler, appraiser, and insurer. The authors leave no stone unturned to give you everything you need to know—whether you are a novice or a connoisseur. With Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide, you’ll find the experience can be a joy, and the gems and jewelry you select a source of lasting pleasure!
Author : C. Jeanenne Bell
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 15,45 MB
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1440240205
A Jewelry Classic For three decades, Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry has served as the most respected and authoritative reference to the subject of vintage jewelry on the market. The new edition of this timeless classic finds acclaimed jewelry expert C. Jeanenne Bell at her best uÌ‚ sharing her impressive understanding of the subject with unbridled passion for her life-long pursuit. Offering significant historical information and lavish images of remarkable pieces, this best-selling guide to antique jewelry takes you on a beautiful and edifying adventure. Bell's historical sense, coupled with her keen eye for detail and value, makes her work a cherished addition to the library for both the beginning or veteran jewelry collector. This new edition features nearly 1,000 all-new color photographs of the most collectible jewelry today from 1840 to 1950, fully vetted values, and offers indispensable insight for various jewelry styles, including: • Victorian • Edwardian and Egyptian Revival • Art Nouveau and Art Deco • Retro Modern • Bakelite, Costume, Mexican and Modernist A former appraiser for "Antiques Roadshow," Bell also provides additional information on maker's marks, trademarks, designer marks, and circa dating clues.
Author : Chuck Koehler
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 23,91 MB
Release : 2015-11-30
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1304780414
A humorous collection of columns through the years by Chuck Koehler. Chuck writes from a unique perspective about dealing with the public.........the retailers' perspective. He has a no holds barred style that tells it like it is. Though the columns are geared towards the jewelry industry, if you've ever worked in retail or worked with the public, you'll enjoy this collection. This newly revised edition includes all columns through 2015.
Author : Rose Leiman Goldemberg
Publisher : Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 30,60 MB
Release : 1976
Category : Antiques
ISBN : 9780517526545
This book "discusses the old jewelry that is widely available today, the types of pieces that the collector is most likely to find, and those to be found at prices within reasonable bounds. ... It will help the beginner avoid being fooled by today's flood of reproductions because it describes in precise detail how to tell what its authentic; it shows the reader how to evaluate workmanship, and how to develop taste as well. But here, too, are details and tips that will be useful to experienced collectors." - back cover.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 42,93 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Trademarks
ISBN :
