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!

Trinkets and treasures, that's the story of vintage jewelry. Today, jewelry is one of the most popular areas of collecting, and with millions of pieces on the market, there are plenty of possibilities for finding the piece that fits your interest and budget. Warman's Vintage Jewelry contains more than 800 color photos, descriptions and prices of stunning pieces of white metal and rhinestone jewelry. As a bonus, you will gain access to a history of rhinestones, including cuts and shapes.

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.

The 4th edition of Warman's Jewelry: Fine & Costume Jewelry price guide is for any jewelry lover interested in jadeite, pearls, diamonds, figurals, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, sterling silver, beads, rhinestones, avant-garde, designer, antique Victorian-Edwardian-Georgian, couture, plastics including Bakelite and Lucite, gold, and even more exceptional jewelry categories. The book features a fresh and fun redesign with more than 1,000 all-new images. Scholarly information and helpful hints guide the collector on an amusing journey through costume and fine jewelry from the 18th to 21st centuries. The easy-to-follow format allows collectors to quickly identify their jewelry, plus concise and informative intro shorts tell the readers specifically what to look for within categories. The book is an indispensable addition to any jewelry library. Learn about jewelry without the usual tedium of non-fiction for a read that goes fast from the first word to the closing paragraph. Plus, read short interviews with category specialists. All in all, you'll learn a lot without realizing you've been ... studying.

This book is based on the author's informative and interesting news column that has run in antique publications across the country since 1997. These articles are presented here, along with photographs of hundreds of pieces of vintage costume jewelry with descriptions, designer names, and current collector values. A section on costume jewelry on the Internet is also included, which profiles in detail, the best costume jewelery sites on the web, including biographies of each dealer and a synopsis of what makes the sites special. There are also hints for those wishing to sell their jewelry at auction. There are even vintage costume jewelry advertisements to add pizazz to the book. Finally, an informative section on where to buy replacement stones, how to restring beads and pearls, how to repair costume jewelry, and how to join vintage costume jewelry clubs rounds out the book. 2004 values.

Specifications: - Material: Zinc Alloy with Floral Engraved Surface - Net Weight: 2.11 lb / 960g - Color: Antique pewter silver Package List: - 1 PCS Antique Jewelry Box Exquisite Design - Handcraft Antique Metallic Floral Engraved on the surface. - Implemented metal locking buckle adds extra security to your jewelries (Locker Excluded). - Durable Lined with blue velvet to protect your precious jewelry worn. - Dividers inside for arranging Rings, Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces or Watches Separately. Multiple Moods - Antique color and exterior increase the retro aesthetic to decorate your personal dresser. - Exquisite Gift for Birthday, Retro Collector, Wedding Centerpieces, Special Occasions, Anniversaries. About Color Difference: - Antique Jewelry box may exist may have a little color difference for each batch from factory. Also there might be color difference, due to the computer screen display differently. Hope you could understand! Maintenance Methods: 1. Please clean the jewelry box with a soft, dry cloth. 2. No need to wash blue lint inside.

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.

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.

From Lalique's Art Nouveau enamelwork through 1940s Bakelite and 1980s costume pieces, this stunningly illustrated guide captures 100 years of jewelry. For every decade from 1890-1990 there's a historical introduction, a look at key styles, and an at-a-glance view of the designs that defined the era. For those hoping to buy (or sell), Vintage Jewellery Sourcebook offers pointers on sourcing and caring for original antique pieces.

For those who thirst for knowledge of costume jewelry, Ronna Lee Aikins brings a new book that covers an even broader variety of jewelry than her first book, Brilliant Rhinestones. Her latest book, 20th Century Costume Jewelry, will enable the novice and experienced collector to appreciate a multitude of designs. Eisenberg, KJL, Coro, Monet, Trifari, Lisner, Kramer, Pell, BSK, and Gerry's are just a few to be featured. This book is organized according to style and types, with more than 600 color photos and over 800 sparkling pieces. Chapters on aurora borealis, accessories, beads, flowers, gold tones, silvertones, and rhinestones are just a few to be showcased in this book. There is also a chapter dedicated to how to select and wear jewelry according to skin tones and face shapes. Basic tips for jewelry care, fun facts about jewelry, and many vintage advertisements are provided. 20th Century Costume Jewelry will help you select an item in a personalized fashion. 2005 values.

These great purple rhinestone bracelets are a fantastic finishing touch for vintage Hollywood starlet costumes! A touch of Elizabeth Taylor, a pinch of Betty Grable, and a smattering of Greta Garbo make these bracelets a must have! Great on their own, and even better with the other Vintage Hollywood costumes and accessories in our

Provides descriptions and prices for more than seven hundred-fifty pieces of costume jewelry, including background information, dating tips, and manufacturer

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