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!

Written by an Ebay seller with 14 years experience this is a great guide to spotting fabulous costume jewelry. 175 beautiful photos illustrate a cornucopia of famous jewelry designers and manufacturers. Excellent detailed bibliography with short reviews helps you find additional resources. Includes a handy field checklist.Maureen blogs at www.jewelryhistorian.blogspot.com. She is a member of Costume Jewelry Collectors International.

Sarin Mathews Women's Casual Off Shoulder Lose Sexy Short Sleeve Blouse Tops T Shirt Item Type: Tops Tops Type: Tees Gender: Women Clothing Length: Regular Sleeve Style: Short/Long sleeve Pattern Type: Solid Style: Fashion Fabric Type: Cotton Material: 95%Rayon / 5%Spandex Collar: Off shoulder Sleeve Length: Short/Full Features: 1) This is worn as shirt and makes most outfits look great with this. 2) Comfy and feminine, this slouchy shirt features a tunic length, off shoulder, making it a great basic for the fall. Wear it with leggings, skinny jeans, or a skirt for a casual day out and pair it with booties. 3) Featuring off shoulder and solid color, this loose top is super comfortable and the perfect essential for fall and winter. 4) Relaxing loose style of this off shoulder shirt with the soft touching fabric. The workmanship is very good, each corner is perfectly cut and seal. The material is very soft, very comfortable to wear. 5) You can wear it in the daily basis or any occasion. 6) All accessories photographed not included. Package Content: 1 x Loose Off Shoulder Tops Color Disclaimer: Due to monitor settings, monitor pixel definitions, we cannot guarantee that the color y... [Read More]

The second edition of Collecting Costume Jewelry 202: the basics of dating jewelry 1935 - 1980 will not disappoint collectors. More than just a fresh new cover, this updated edition is bursting with material not seen before. The charts listing the design patent numbers have been replaced by over 2,300 selected design patent drawings organized in easy-to-reference groups. Over 200 new and updated photographs have been added, including an expanded section on Boucher jewelry. Some of the mystery about Regency Jewels is revealed through an interesting and informative interview with the nephew of Raymond Albertieri who managed every aspect of Regency Jewels from the late 1940s through 1972. Already packed with 160 vintage advertisements, this new edition includes a dozen additional ads for makers like Ciner, Boucher, Haskell, Bogoff, Trifari, Mazer, Castlecliff, Whiting and Davis, and Judy Lee. Every value in the book has been reviewed and updated. The second edition of Collecting Costume Jewelry 202 is significantly different from the first, so much so, collectors will want to keep both versions in their reference libraries. 2010 values.

There is no other book on the market that presents broadcollar projects for beaders-a traditional form. Julia S. Pretl, author of Little Bead Boxes and Bead Knitted Bags, has created a collection of beaded neckpieces, inspired by broadcollars, the dramatic jewelry worn by the ancient Egyptians and a well-known form among beadworkers. She has adapted the traditional form-a broad, beaded necklace-to create ten original designs for the modern beadworker, with skill levels ranging from beginner to more advanced. With step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow patterns, Julia leads the reader through the techniques for creating the stitched "ladderö -the basic unit that is combined and joined in various ways to create each of the unique designs. She also teaches readers how to build a custom-sized template, choose a color palette, and create decorative fringe, layers, pendants, and netting to add the finishing touch. The introductory chapters present the basic beading and assembly techniques, illustrated with clear, digitally rendered, and color-coded drawings. Four-color photographs of each of the 10 designs and 10 detail photos illustrate each project.

Baubles, Bangles, Beads ...and so much moreThe long-awaited 4th edition of the best-selling Warman's Jewelry Identification and Price Guide features a fresh and fun redesign with more than 1,000 detailed images and interviews with experts in key categories. Author Kathy Flood brings collectors up-to-date prices, detailed histories and enlightening anecdotes covering more than two centuries of fine and costume jewelry.- Pearls: Learn about the Japanese visionary who changed the market forever.- Cameos: Is it shell, lava or hardstone?- Georgian/Victorian/Edwardian: The differences might surprise you.- Art Nouveau: Striking designs at the dawn of the 20th century.- Art Deco: The Jazz-Age phenomenon.- Plastics: From delicate celluloid to outrageous Bakelite bangles.Plus: Silver, Rhinestones, Figurals, Beads, Diamonds, Couture, and Art Jewelry.Warman's Jewelry Identification and Price Guide 4th Edition is an indispensable addition to your jewelry library.

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.

"This exquisite book takes you to a jewelry Magical Kingdom of theatrical beauty, showcasing dazzling Juliana jewelry made by William DeLizza and Harold Elster from 1947 to the 1990s..."--Jacket.

Are you looking to start your own business? Do you need some inventory for flea market sales? Are you looking for some great gifts? Or do you just like getting a REALLY great deal for wholesale jewelry, retail jewelry, party favors, Sweet 16, birthday gift, Christmas gift, bridal shower, bachelorette party, gift for her, business gift, or any special occasion? Well... Here's a fantastic Lot of 12 Silver Plated Necklaces for YOU! Each necklace is individually packaged. These adjustable necklaces retail for $5 or more for a total retail value of $60 or more! These Silver Plated Necklaces are adjustable

Are you looking to start your own jewelry business? Do you need some inventory for flea market sales? Are you looking for some great gifts? Or do you just like getting a REALLY great deal? Well... Here is an assortment of 13 Different pieces of Wholesale Fashion Jewelry for YOU! This lot of 13 costume jewelry includes brand name jewelry (New York & Company, xhilaration, and Hot Topic) as well as no name jewelry. This lot includes: 7 Necklaces - New York & Company, xhilaration, and no name; 5 pairs of Earrings - New York & Company, xhilaration, Hot Topic,

Walk the Las Vegas strip with swanky swagger in our Gold Dollar Sign Necklace. This gold plastic necklace with a huge gold-tone dollar sign pendant encrusted with faux diamond sparkles announces to everyone that you're rolling in the dough. Gold necklace chain measures 34in long, with a 2in x 2in dollar sign