Download or read book The Official Identification and Price Guide to Antique Jewelry written by Arthur Guy Kaplan and published by House of Collectibles. This book was released on 2005-05-10 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Costume Jewelry written by Harrice Simons Miller and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Warman s Jewelry written by Kathy Flood and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2010-07-09 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Official Price Guide to Costume Jewelry written by Harrice Simons Miller and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 2002-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Collecting Victorian Jewelry written by Jeanenne Bell and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2004-12-03 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queen Victoria of Great Britain made a tremendous impact on the world, so much so that the era of her reign was given her name. Items from the Victorian period have a reputation for beauty and elegance, which is why they are such popular collectibles. This one-of-a-kind reference covers the beautiful jewelry of the Victorian Age, from 1837 to 1901. Gemologist C. Jeanenne Bell offers collectors this fascinating all-color exploration of the illustrious age and the elegant jewelry that is produced. &break;&break;Decade by decade, Bell reveals how the fashion of the time influenced the style of jewelry, and how innovations in manufacturing affected jewelry production. Jewelry listings provide current marketplace values, and also cover American and French jewelry styles from the time. Over 1,000 color pictures and illustrations convey the true beauty of Victorian era jewelry it produced.
Download or read book Signed Beauties of Costume Jewelry written by Marcia Sparkles Brown and published by . This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will teach any collector to identify the company that produced that enchanting piece of costume jewelry. Arranged alphabetically for the reader's convenience, the book highlights jewelry from 24 companies that is easily found and affordable. Home party plan Emmons, Sarah Ann Coventry, and Judy Lee; door-to-door Avon including Elizabeth Taylor and Kenneth Jay Lane designs; Monet, Napier, BSK, Art, Marvella, Western Germany, Gerry, Park Lane, B. David, Cathe, Dodds; the butterflies of La Roco; the whimsicals from JJ; and Les Bernard, Lisner, and Celebrity are all included in this beautiful book, which presents almost 400 full-color photographs. Tips on field identification and characteristics of the companies are included.
Download or read book Answers to Questions about Old Jewelry 1840 1950 written by Jeanenne Bell and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Collectible Costume Jewelry written by S. Sylvia Henzel and published by Wallace-Homestead. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Collectible Costume Jewelry written by Cherri Simonds and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pictorial Guide to Costume Jewelry written by Ariel Bloom and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a concise history of jewelry and some interesting insights on the possible origins of costume jewelry in particular, Pictorial Guide to Costume Jewelry informs without being preachy. It includes some practical tips and informative facts, as well as a few comments on present day costume jewelry. Illustrated with 700 full-color photographs displaying jewelry from the quietly attractive to the visually stunning, with clear and informative descriptions and a price guide, this book is a pictorial treasure trove bound to appeal to all jewelry lovers. The photo gallery consists of sections of jewelry parures and sets, necklaces and pendants, groupings, bracelets, brooches and pins, earrings, rings, charms, and miscellaneous and contemporary jewelry. A helpful glossary rounds out the book. 2008 values.
Download or read book Warman s Costume Jewelry written by Pamela Y. Wiggins and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides descriptions and prices for more than seven hundred-fifty pieces of costume jewelry, including background information, dating tips, and manufacturer facts.
Download or read book Juliana Jewelry the Last Generation written by Paula Knutson and published by . This book was released on 2013-02-13 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Collecting Costume Jewelry 303 written by Julia C. Carroll and published by . This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered why collectors flip-over a piece of costume jewelry to examine the back? Julia C. Carroll's newest book, Collecting Costume Jewelry 303: The Flip Side answers this question. Included in this comprehensive volume are over 1,200 photographs of collectible costume jewelry designs for 97 companies. Detailed, close-up photographs of hardware traits, construction elements, interesting stones, and signatures are provided for each piece. An entire chapter is dedicated to stones, providing the reader with basic information on stone shapes, nomenclature, and composition followed by an informative stone glossary. Interesting illustrations from a vintage hardware catalog help collectors learn the industry names for jewelry findings. Plump with information, this volume also includes amazing interviews with the families of Sandor Goldberger and Yoneguma & Kiyoka Takahashi accompanied by rare examples of jewelry from their private collections. Finally, for fun, this captivating book explores the subject of craft jewelry in the 1960s and 1970s. Colorful examples of craft jewelry, coupled with illustrations from hobby magazines, help collectors distinguish these recreational pieces from higher-quality collectible costume jewelry designs. 2010 values.
Download or read book The Napier Co written by Melinda L. Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 1011 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book The Official Price Guide to Antiques and Collectibles written by Rinker Enterprises, inc and published by House of Collectibles. This book was released on 2000-02-29 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated guide completely covers the antique market, listing over 60,000 prices and displaying 400+ photos to aid identification. Experts in the field give advice on the latest market trends, how to spot fakes and forgeries, and what to save when cleaning out the attic.
Download or read book The Official Price Guide to Antiques and Collectibles written by Rinker Enterprises and published by House of Collectibles. This book was released on 1999 with total page 786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GET THE TRUSTED RESOURCE MORE COLLECTORS TURN TO--WITH MORE THAN 60,000 PRICES LISTED! * COMPREHENSIVE. From Advertising Memorabilia to Zippo Lighters, The Official Price Guide to Antiques and Collectibles contains the most up-to-date information on tens of thousands of the most sought-after antiques and collectibles. So whether your passion is traditional antiques, such as furniture, china, and silver, or you are looking for the latest hot pop culture collectible from TV or film, rock 'n' roll, Barbie, and G.I. Joe, the buck starts here! * HIGHLIGHTS. This outstanding sourcebook features sections on movie memorabilia and buying and selling on the Internet. * PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. A panel of experts, and auction houses and galleries nationwide, contribute invaluable information in their individual areas of expertise so that you can get the best deal. * SPECIAL FEATURES. Tips on where and what to collect, regional preferences, and how to spot fakes and reproductions. * FULLY ILLUSTRATED. More than four hundred black-and-white photos throughout the volume help identify the precise items you are looking for.
Download or read book The Official Identification and Price Guide to Antiques and Collectibles 1990 written by David P. Lindquist and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
