Book Description
The ultimate vintage costume jewellery collectors' guide, written by the ultimate collector.
Author : Carole Tanenbaum
Publisher : ACC Distribution
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,29 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN : 9781851495115
The ultimate vintage costume jewellery collectors' guide, written by the ultimate collector.
Author : Carole Tanenbaum
Publisher : Artisan Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 45,70 MB
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781579652920
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.
Author : Melinda L. Lewis
Publisher :
Page : 1011 pages
File Size : 50,42 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN : 9780974374062
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
Author : Julia C. Carroll
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,85 MB
Release : 2007-09-04
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN : 9781574325621
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.
Author : Jacqueline Rehmann
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,67 MB
Release : 2010-09-14
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN : 9781574326895
Presents color photographs, descriptions, and prices for vintage costume jewelry made with wood, plastic, or rhinestones.
Author : Deborah A. Robinson
Publisher : Schiffer Book for Designers &
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,24 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780764321450
All phases of Emmons and Sarah Coventry jewelry sold at in-home party fashion shows from 1949 to 1984, and Sarah Coventry International department store jewelry and accessories from the late 1980s to 1990s. Also the brief home party plan of 1994, pieces sold on the television Home Shopping Network in 2002, and current production. Described with production dates, identification names, and numbers provided by both companies.
Author : Harrice Simons Miller
Publisher : Three Rivers Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,21 MB
Release : 2002-02
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780609806685
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.
Author : Nancy Schiffer
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,79 MB
Release : 2008-01-17
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN : 9780764328770
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.
Author : Karen L. Edeen
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,2 MB
Release : 2001-11
Category : Jewelry
ISBN : 9781574322620
Jewelry collectors and lovers will adore this glittery new guide to investment quality jewelry, including costume, Native American, copper and Mexican jewelry. 300 photos.
Author : Paula Knutson
Publisher :
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 44,84 MB
Release : 2013-02-13
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN : 9781481804837
Juliana Jewelry of D&E, The Last Generation, by Paula Knutson & Karla Wacker focuses on the little known jewelry of the last 20 years DeLizza & Elster Inc.This 328 page book presents their high style designs of the 70's & 80's like a magazine fashion spread - on models with fronts & backs. Theme lines for Asian/Oriental, Egyptian Revival, Etruscan, Fox Hunting, Fraternal and Western. Rare slave bracelets, rings, duettes, ear wraps, hair jewelry, and belts beyond imagination.Over 60 pages of front & back figurals.Not to disappoint, some of the most rare and desirable rhinestone sets are included, as well as many never before published pieces.The book will delight and surprise seasoned collectors and provide a thorough variety of examples for those new to the fabulous five decades of DeLizza & Elster, Inc. with over 1500 color pictures.