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

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.

Great gift choice for your friends, family members and lovers. Jewelry Maintenance: 1. Do not contact liquid like water, sweat and cosmetics; 2. When you are exercising or doing hard work, please not wear jewelry. Becase sweat maybe erode jewelry, and the metal jewelry maybe hurt you; 3. Do not wearing at showering, washing, swimming, cooking, sleeping, sporting; Frequent cleaning is necessary. 4. Please use a soft clean Silver cleaning cloth wipe its surface stains; 5. Do not expose in air for long time, when not wear please put into sealed bag or box; 6. Please wear carefully, do not scrub it or make it fall to the ground. Anyway, pls remember: sweat , water and perfume are jewelry three enemies. We promised that provide our best products and best services to every customer, try our best to give you a pleasant purchase experience. If you have any questions, welcome to contact with us by email, we will reply you within 25 hours.

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.

Great gift choice for your friends, family members and lovers. Jewelry Maintenance: 1. Do not contact liquid like water, sweat and cosmetics; 2. When you are exercising or doing hard work, please not wear jewelry. Becase sweat maybe erode jewelry, and the metal jewelry maybe hurt you; 3. Do not wearing at showering, washing, swimming, cooking, sleeping, sporting; Frequent cleaning is necessary. 4. Please use a soft clean Silver cleaning cloth wipe its surface stains; 5. Do not expose in air for long time, when not wear please put into sealed bag or box; 6. Please wear carefully, do not scrub it or make it fall to the ground. Anyway, pls remember: sweat , water and perfume are jewelry three enemies. We promised that provide our best products and best services to every customer, try our best to give you a pleasant purchase experience. If you have any questions, welcome to contact with us by email, we will reply you within 29 hours.

Famous faces of the jewelry world, from anonymous beauties to celebrities so big they had jewelry made of their mugs. Figural face pins, pendants and earrings made of Lucite, wood, Bakelite, metal and more, with history, background and prices.

Feature:Quantity:1PC Shape\pattern:flowersMaterial:  Eco-friendly Plated Zinc Alloy ,Enamel,Lead, cadmium and nickel freeSize:5.4cmx4cm Packing: oppOccasions: daily leisure, office workers, partiesBoth men and women can wear itSmooth mirror polishing process is not easy to fade and allergyA lovely gift for Valentine day, Mothers Day, Christmas, Wedding, Anniversary, Graduation, Birthday, Bridesmaids, Prom and Formal Events or any occasion...Remember that a brooch can go anywhere - on a coat, a cardigan, a bag, a pair of heels, a belt, on a scarf, on a dress, in your hair and even on a wedding cake!A brooch, adorn is between the garment, compose your graceful appearance graceful, have quietly elegant amorous feelings oneself, the lasting appeal of the icing on the cake.The brooch, for women, is too big a symbol of decoration, because it's one of the few accessories that doesn't have contact with the female body and even though it's elegant as a queen, there's often a faint faint when you wear the brooch because you're seeing yourself in your heart.Want to choose the brooch that design feeling and simple sense coexist, can show individual character beautifully and grade to be able... [Read More]

Great gift choice for your friends, family members and lovers. Jewelry Maintenance: 1. Do not contact liquid like water, sweat and cosmetics; 2. When you are exercising or doing hard work, please not wear jewelry. Becase sweat maybe erode jewelry, and the metal jewelry maybe hurt you; 3. Do not wearing at showering, washing, swimming, cooking, sleeping, sporting; Frequent cleaning is necessary. 4. Please use a soft clean Silver cleaning cloth wipe its surface stains; 5. Do not expose in air for long time, when not wear please put into sealed bag or box; 6. Please wear carefully, do not scrub it or make it fall to the ground. Anyway, pls remember: sweat , water and perfume are jewelry three enemies. We promised that provide our best products and best services to every customer, try our best to give you a pleasant purchase experience. If you have any questions, welcome to contact with us by email, we will reply you within 24 hours.

Great gift choice for your friends, family members and lovers. Jewelry Maintenance: 1. Do not contact liquid like water, sweat and cosmetics; 2. When you are exercising or doing hard work, please not wear jewelry. Becase sweat maybe erode jewelry, and the metal jewelry maybe hurt you; 3. Do not wearing at showering, washing, swimming, cooking, sleeping, sporting; Frequent cleaning is necessary. 4. Please use a soft clean Silver cleaning cloth wipe its surface stains; 5. Do not expose in air for long time, when not wear please put into sealed bag or box; 6. Please wear carefully, do not scrub it or make it fall to the ground. Anyway, pls remember: sweat , water and perfume are jewelry three enemies. We promised that provide our best products and best services to every customer, try our best to give you a pleasant purchase experience. If you have any questions, welcome to contact with us by email, we will reply you within 24 hours.

Turn the gears of time and add some flare to your old world look! Perfect for every Steampunk chick this