From disposable bauble to collectible art form!Stylish and beautiful, vintage costume jewelry ignites the passions of collectors and fashionistas alike. Originally created as an inexpensive accessory to be worn and then discarded, costume jewelry is now considered an art form worth many times its original purchase price!Warman's Costume Jewelry sparkles with wearable art creating during the past 100 years, spanning the Victorian era through the early part of the 21st century. Dazzling jewelry images, histories, profiles, and current market values are presented by one of the most highly regarded jewelry experts in the country, Pamela Y. Wiggins.Detailed descriptions and up-to-date pricing information for more than 750 pieces of jewelryValuable background information about jewelry designers and manufacturersTips on dating and identifying costume jewelryWarman's Costume Jewelry offers a brilliant showcase for all the glitters!

A practical and inspiring guide to how to style, wear, buy, and care for every kind of accessory, from the New York Times best-selling author of How to Get Dressed.Costume designer and writer Alison Freer is beloved for her sassy, rule-breaking fashion advice, which emphasizes that style should be fun, personal, and functional. Instead of prescribing what to wear or own, Freer empowers you to wear whatever you want—and shows how to pull it off—with humor and wit. In The Accessory Handbook, Freer breaks down every type of accessory—from hats and hosiery to jewelry, bags, and shoes—and explains how to best shop for, care for, and wear each with flair.

Costume Jewelry, A Practical Handbook & Value Guide is the first book to provide information regarding the investment potential of one of today's hottest collecting fields. The breadth of the industry is represented by different types of costume jewelry - defined as fashion jewelry - both domestic and foreign. It provides comprehensive information on a broad range of jewelry, emphasizing the more common, rather than the unique and rare, types of jewelry which most collectors are likely to encounter in the market place. Dealers as well as collectors will enjoy the more than 2,200 pieces featured in full color, and appreciate the wealth of information provided. The author explains the ever-changing market, value scales, and investment tips, as well as hints on cleaning, repairing, displaying, and storing jewelry. This beautiful, full-color book will be a welcome addition to all collectors' libraries. 2006 values.

Collectible Costume Jewelry simplifies the understanding of historical and social influences which will aid in identification. All the major designers and manufacturers like Haskell, Coro, Eisenberg, and Trifari are featured. There are dates given and examples of the jewelry for which the designer/manufacturer is best known. A time chart shows what was in style during each period of time as do the fascinating vintage ads. There are examples from the Victorian era to the present, even featuring recent pieces by designers such as Anne Klein and Joan Rivers. There is a helpful glossary of jewelry terms with picture examples. Nearly 600 full-color pictures arranged by subjects. Current values, marks, and detailed descriptions. 2005 values.

This encyclopedic study is the fruit of twenty years of collecting, research, and study of the most significant American costume jewelry from 1930-1950. It offers readers a meticulous, reliable instrument to knowing these gems, which are often true and proper little works of art. In the two volumes, over 966 photographs show hundreds of jewelry items in full color, with an additional 729 illustrations of patents, advertisements, and historic photos. Thirty-seven companies are included, with addtional chapters on "jelly belly" jewelry and patriotic jewelry in the second volume. In-depth research of the companies makes this the best source on the American costume jewelry industry. The first volume, A-M, covers the companies from Accessocraft to Mosell, and includes Boucher, Coro, Eisenberg, Miriam Haskell, Hobe and others. The second volume N-Z, continues with Norma Jewelry Corp., through Rebajes, Reja, Trifari, to Uncas Manufacturing, with chapters on jelly belly jewelry and American patriotic jewelry.

Big Mo's Toys Nerd Round Costume Glasses are made of black metal and can be worn to dress up any vintage costume, like Franklin D. Roosevelt or Benjamin Franklin. It can be worn by men women and children as a fashion pair of glasses, prop glasses, costume accessory, etc. These rounded glasses are ideal for wear on Halloween with a scientist or Steve Jobs costume. It is also a great item for a costume box for kids to play with at home or in school.Big Mo's Toys items are made of High Quality materials that are Non-Toxic and Tested to ensure your child's Safety.

An illustrated history of the beloved jewelry company, Trifari. The book traces the beginning of the company and profiles the principals and their vision. Lavishly illustrated, the book includes patent references, fashion history and hallmarks to aid the collector.

This gorgeous coffee-table book, with a foreword by influential jeweler Gerda Flöckinger, showcases classic vintage jewelry from the past 100 years. Featuring examples that epitomize the iconic styles of each decade, it offers an overview of the most influential designers (including Tiffany, Cartier, Fabergé, and Chanel), their sources of inspiration, and materials of choice. Photos display a selection of rare and remarkable pieces from museums and private owners, and a vintage shopping guide gives tips on spotting fakes, caring for purchases, and other important facts collectors should know.

♥♥ Size Detail(1"=2.54cm):✿✿Size: S Bust: 100cm/39.4" Shoulder: 42cm/16.5" Waist: 90cm/35.6" Sleeve: 60cm/23.6" Length: 106cm/41.7" ✿✿Size: M Bust: 104cm/40.9" Shoulder: 43cm/16.9" Waist: 94cm/37.0" Sleeve: 61cm/24.0" Length: 107cm/42.1" ✿✿Size: L Bust: 108cm/42.5" Shoulder: 44cm/17.3" Waist: 98cm/38.6" Sleeve: 62cm/24.4" Length: 108cm/42.5" ✿✿Size: XL Bust: 112cm/44.1" Shoulder: 45cm/17.7" Waist: 102cm/40.2" Sleeve: 63cm/24.8" Length: 109cm/42.9" ✿✿Size: 2XL Bust: 116cm/45.7" Shoulder: 46cm/18.1" Waist: 106cm/41.7" Sleeve: 64cm/25.2" Length: 110cm/43.3" ✿✿Size: 3XL Bust: 120cm/47.2" Shoulder: 47cm/18.5" Waist: 110cm/43.3" Sleeve: 65cm/25.6" Length: 111cm/43.7" ✿✿Size: 4XL Bust: 124cm/48.8" Shoulder: 48cm/18.9" Waist: 114cm/44.9" Sleeve: 66cm/26.0" Length: 112cm/44.1" ♥♥Note: ❀ Please compare the size chart carefully before order.Our size is Asian size, Asian size is about two sizes smaller than US size. ♥♥Service: ❀ If you have any problem about our items, Please feel free to contact us, we will try our best service to resolve your issues. ❀If you want more products, please click on the top shop name-Aniywn , you can also tell us by e-... [Read More]

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