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 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

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.

Keep a detailed record of your valuable costume jewelry collection with this 100 page Costume Jewelry Collectors Inventory Book. Record important information about every piece in your collection, such as type of jewelry, date of purchase, condition, source for the piece, amount paid, and amount sold. With room for up to 1500 entries. Makes a great gift for that costume jewelry collector in your family!

This essential addition to the hugely popular Style Me Vintage series will help you finish off your vintage look to perfection. It's the accessories and smaller details that help create the final polished look, whether it's a homage to the 1920s or the 1980s or everything in between, and it's oh so easy to get those details wrong and ruin the effect. Here to help you through the minefield are vintage experts Naomi Thompson and Liz Tregenza, offering invaluable advice on how to correctly identify, source and wear vintage jewellery, sunglasses, hats, gloves, scarves, bags and shoes. With informative and beautiful photography and no-nonsense tips, this is every vintage fan's ideal go-to guide.

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.

Examines costume jewelry, covers all the major designers and styles from the 1920s to the present day, and documents the influence of changing fashion, social developments, and materials on jewelry design.

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.

How To Be A Jewel Diva: Tips and Tricks to Buying, Wearing and Caring for your Costume Jewellery is a quick and simple guide for jewellery lovers and buyers to keep their jewels looking good for years to come.Ever wondered what style of jewellery to wear for your face shape, personal balance or personality? Confused as to which colours combine best, how to pack your jewels for a holiday or the easiest tips to cleaning, storing and repairing? Frustrated at chains tangling, stones falling out and pieces tarnishing?This book is broken down into five quick and easy to read guides, with quick and easy to read steps, such as: Tips To Buying, Tricks To Wearing For Your Personal Balance And Clothing Personality, Tricks To Wearing For Your Face Shape, Tips For Caring, and Tricks For Packing And Travelling.If you’re passionate about jewels and want to know how to buy, wear and care for them then How To Be A Jewel Diva: Tips and Tricks to Buying, Wearing and Caring for your Costume Jewellery is the book for you.*~*~*~*CONTENTSMY SPARKLING STYLE* My Sparkling Obsession* My Sparkling Jewellery BusinessCHAPTER 1: TIPS TO BUYING JEWELLERY* Chain Store Jewellery* Try Before You Buy* Examine Befo... [Read More]

Attractive and versatile, Sarah Coventry(R) jewelry was produced from 1949 through 1984 and is extremely popular with today's collectors. This carefully researched and stunningly photographed book provides detailed information about the items produced, including dates of manufacture and names furnished by the company. Organized chronologically, the book features hundreds of striking brooches, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, and sets, including those from the exclusive Lord and Lady Coventry Collection. Original catalog material and company newsletters are used to illustrate the versatility and widespread appeal of this delightful jewelry. Includes company overview, interviews with former employees, collector tips, glossary, and extensive index. Current market values are provided for all items.

Hearts will melt no matter which Valentine's Day gift you give to your loved ones.Charming Pearl Necklace w. Metal Clasp Costume Jewelry. A very nice 43cm long faux pearl necklace with solid metal clasp. NOTE:Please measure your neck girth before buy it. The Costume Jewelry Necklace shimmer and please the eye with their distinctive colour and will light up the air around them to add that impressive shine to your image. For CALIFORNIA residents only: WARNING: This product contains chemicals including DEHP, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.Please note that by

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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