Warman's Jewelry


Book Description

The 4th edition of Warman's Jewelry: Fine & Costume Jewelry price guide is for any jewelry lover interested in jadeite, pearls, diamonds, figurals, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, sterling silver, beads, rhinestones, avant-garde, designer, antique Victorian-Edwardian-Georgian, couture, plastics including Bakelite and Lucite, gold, and even more exceptional jewelry categories. The book features a fresh and fun redesign with more than 1,000 all-new images. Scholarly information and helpful hints guide the collector on an amusing journey through costume and fine jewelry from the 18th to 21st centuries. The easy-to-follow format allows collectors to quickly identify their jewelry, plus concise and informative intro shorts tell the readers specifically what to look for within categories. The book is an indispensable addition to any jewelry library. Learn about jewelry without the usual tedium of non-fiction for a read that goes fast from the first word to the closing paragraph. Plus, read short interviews with category specialists. All in all, you'll learn a lot without realizing you've been ... studying.




Warman's Costume Jewelry Figurals


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Figural jewelry, a fashion forward choice, and popular item featured at top auction houses, represents about 75% of the costume jewelry market.




Warman's Costume Jewelry


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Provides descriptions and prices for more than seven hundred-fifty pieces of costume jewelry, including background information, dating tips, and manufacturer facts.




Warman's Vintage Jewelry


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Trinkets and treasures, that's the story of vintage jewelry. Today, jewelry is one of the most popular areas of collecting, and with millions of pieces on the market, there are plenty of possibilities for finding the piece that fits your interest and budget. Warman's Vintage Jewelry contains more than 800 color photos, descriptions and prices of stunning pieces of white metal and rhinestone jewelry. As a bonus, you will gain access to a history of rhinestones, including cuts and shapes.




Warman's World War II Collectibles


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Collecting & Preserving WWII History Since the end of World War II, veterans, collectors, and history buffs have bought, sold, and traded the "spoils of war." Souvenir collecting began as soon as troops set foot on foreign soil. Soldiers looked for wartime trinkets and keepsakes to remind them of their time in the service, validate their presence during the making of history, and generate income when they returned home. Today these items help us understand and define a time when almost the entire world was at war. Newly expanded and completely updated, Warman's World War II Collectibles, 3rd edition, is a comprehensive full-color resource on World War II militaria. Illustrated with 1,800 all-new color images, the book is loaded with information and current values for uniforms, footwear, headgear, medals, firearms, bayonets, knives, personal items, accoutrements, and groupings--a new category--from the United States, Germany, England, Japan, the former Soviet Union, and other countries from 1939-1945. • 1,800 all-new color images and thousands of values • History and collector tips • Pros and cons of each collecting area • Availability and price ratings, as well as reproduction alerts • First-person accounts of the war




Warman's Dolls - Antique to Modern


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Doll collectors everywhere will be enchanted by this stunning full-color reference showcasing 100 years of collectible dolls, from the fine bisque creations of France and Germany in the 1860s to the popular Barbies of the 1960s. This books 1,500 listings include comprehensive data on each doll, and over 1,000 spectacular photos provide detail for identification purposes. &break;&break;Using information gathered from a huge private collection in the Midwest as well as a major doll auction conducted in Maine, Warman's Dolls - Antique to Modern provides information on manufactures, body and head styles, costumes, detailed condition reports and pricing for each listing. This guide also includes a glossary of collecting terms to aid both the beginning enthusiast and the advanced collector.




Black Collectibles


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The cheerful design of household items which depict black people have made them collectible to a wide group today. Prompted by nostalgia and memories of warm households peopled by loving black hands, these kitchen tools with cute expressions so pleasant to have around are used as decorations in many homes. And in the collecting world, they are becoming popular. The legend which started Aunt Jemima pancakes is told and illustrated with many different variations of her image. Over 250 colour photographs of spice shakers, tea sets, toys, match safes, books, ash trays, advertising cards, wall plaques, vases, etc. depict the diversity of items made with images of black people as the main design. Patent drawings of many designs are reproduced here from the archives of the U.S. Design Patents office. A price guide is included for quick references.




Warman's Coins & Paper Money


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Interest in coin collecting and paper money is at an all-time high, thanks in part to the new designs of modern U.S. coins and currency, the increasing market value of precious metals, and the great investment coin collecting has been in recent years. Recent reports estimate that there are over 1 million serious coin collectors in the U.S. And the U.S. Mint estimates that nearly 150 million people have collected the 50 State Quarters. The bestselling Warman's Coins & Paper Money, now in its 5th edition, is the most comprehensive, colorful, informative, and thorough identification and price guide of its kind. It covers everything from the evolution of U.S. coins and currency to the latest in minted coinage. Big, bold and informative, this invaluable tool is a must-have for collectors of all levels, whether they are children or adults, novice or experienced veterans. But this book doesn't stop at U.S. coins and currency. It also features a panoramic and full-color view of coins and currency from Canada, Mexico, and Europe. About the Author A veteran numismatist by trade and passion, Arlyn G. Sieber is a freelance writer and editor. A former editor of Numismatic News and Coin Prices magazine, Sieber was a 25-year employee for Krause Publications. His previous numismatic book credits as a writer, editor or contributor include the first two editions of North American Coins & Prices, Warman's Companion World Coins & Currency, 2nd Edition, Warman's World Coins Field Guide, Instant Coin Collector, and Gold Rush. Sieber has also contributed to The Numismatist, the ANA's official journal. Sieber is a 25-year member of the ANA and the Central States Numismatic Society.




Costume Jewelry


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Co-written by antiques expert, Judith Miller and costume jewelry specialist, John Wainwright, DK Collector's Guides: Costume Jewelry traces the history of costume jewelry from ancient times to the present day. It also explains how social and economic developments, changing fashions, new materials, and manufacturing techniques, as well as the haute couture houses of the 1940s and '50s have influenced and inspired the industry. Over 1,500 collectible pieces are presented in full-color, in a catalog-style layout, with prices and sizes clearly displayed below each one. There are profiles of 20 major international designers and factories, including Joseff of Hollywood, Trifari, Miriam Haskell, and Christian Dior. In addition, pieces by 80 lesser-known names are displayed and priced, and there is a gallery of unsigned collectible pieces. Contextual notes explain the features that make the pieces desirable, and there are tips on what to look out for when buying. "Hot" collecting fields, such as Bakelite and Christmas Tree pins, are featured throughout. The book also includes a glossary of materials, a list of designer's and maker's marks, and a directory of specialized dealers. Book jacket.




Warman's Little Golden Books


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Written by the country's leading Little Golden Books expert, Warman's Little Golden Books represents these childhood treasures in the format collectors are accustomed to: bright, colorful, nostalgic and indispensable! Collectors will be able to easily identify and assess classics like The Poky Little Puppy and modern issues with this book, arranged alphabetically and by book number. Inside this guide collectors will find: &break;&break;Secondary market price listings, plus details about how to determine value and condition of a book &break;&break;More than 1,200 illustrations, giving collectors a colorful reference to use in assessing collections &break;&break;Tips on how to determine value and condition of a book &break;&break;From vintage Little Golden to hip Little Golden Activity books, this guide has the information collectors need to grow their collection.