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 ... [Read More]

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 750 color photographs of costume jewelry that is within the means of most collectors are featured. There are also tips on how to upgrade a collection by selling to dealers, selling on eBay, and trading with friends; tips on how to catalog a collection using a spread sheet or a notebook; and tips on repairing, storing, and cleaning jewelry. A glossary of jewelry terms and an index of patent and design numbers round out the book. 2006 values.

Dress as the second sexiest mercenary in this Women's Lady Deadpool Costume. Deadpool actually came in first place but that's besides the point. Lady Deadpool, whose real name is Wanda Wilson, is a badass assassin in her own right. This outfit comes as a single piece jumpsuit with various red and black printing. There is even a bit of padding along the legs and exposed hands to easily wield any weapons. You also receive a belt with printed pouches and the Deadpool logo. Then, complete the look with a mask featuring large mesh screens for optimum visual range and room

Take a trip back in time with this Victorian gears&cogs accessory set. This collection of Steampunk art accessories will add just the right touch of industrial style to any jewelry, hat, or costume. Each piece is cut from metal with exquisite attention to detail for a true Victorian feel. The bag of gears contains an assortment of styles and sizes sure to compliment all Steampunk crafts. From Victorian era to gothic industrial crafters, this bag of gears will ensure your art or costume to be remembered through the

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