Brilliant Rhinestones
Brilliant Rhinestones

Author: Ronna Lee Aikins

Publisher:

Published: 2002-09

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 9781574322958

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A companion for jewelry lovers and rhinestone collectors searching for that special piece of jewelry, this book aids in identifying the good from the bad, and the valuable from the worthless pieces. Over 750 color photos identifying over 950 pieces. Designers include Coro, Lisner, Kramer, Haskell, Trifari, Judy Lee, Hattie Carnegie, Napier, Beau Jewels, and Gerry's. 25 vintage advertisements showcase the costume jewelry of the past, as well as signed sterling from the 1960s and 1970s, men's pieces, and other fun accessories. 2003 values.

Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry, 1840-1950
Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry, 1840-1950

Author: C. Jeanenne Bell

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-11-11

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1440240205

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A Jewelry Classic For three decades, Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry has served as the most respected and authoritative reference to the subject of vintage jewelry on the market. The new edition of this timeless classic finds acclaimed jewelry expert C. Jeanenne Bell at her best uÌ‚ sharing her impressive understanding of the subject with unbridled passion for her life-long pursuit. Offering significant historical information and lavish images of remarkable pieces, this best-selling guide to antique jewelry takes you on a beautiful and edifying adventure. Bell's historical sense, coupled with her keen eye for detail and value, makes her work a cherished addition to the library for both the beginning or veteran jewelry collector. This new edition features nearly 1,000 all-new color photographs of the most collectible jewelry today from 1840 to 1950, fully vetted values, and offers indispensable insight for various jewelry styles, including: • Victorian • Edwardian and Egyptian Revival • Art Nouveau and Art Deco • Retro Modern • Bakelite, Costume, Mexican and Modernist A former appraiser for "Antiques Roadshow," Bell also provides additional information on maker's marks, trademarks, designer marks, and circa dating clues.

The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery
The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery

Author: BERNSTEIN

Publisher: Acc Art Books

Published: 2022-03-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781788841580

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Part travelogue, featuring the most influential shops in New York, LA, London, Paris, and Amsterdam; part educational guide, with anecdotes from dealers and experts; and part celebration of historical jewelery, this book is a helpful and accessible reference. Topics covered include (but are not limited to): how to identify the most popular gemstones, materials, styles, and collectible pieces in the market today, and how to select antique jewelery to complement your lifestyle. This book reveals what to look for and where to locate rare finds, as well as how the experts score the pieces that decorate the fingers, ears, necks, and wrists of the collector.

Vintage Jewellery
Vintage Jewellery

Author: Caroline Cox

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9781741730609

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Decade by decade, the lavishly illustrated Vintage Jewellery recounts over 100 years of history, from Lalique's Art Nouveau enamelling at the turn of the century to Cartier's gemstones and Christian Dior's mid-century costume pieces, to Harry Winston's diamonds. Accompanied by archive images, fashion photography and specially commissioned photographs of period pieces, the most collectible and beautiful bracelets, necklaces, rings and brooches are showcased. An invaluable reference as well as a visual delight of times past, the book explores the key designers and jewellery houses, technical developments and cultural influences that have shaped jewellery design. Each chapter begins with a historical introduction to the era, offering an overview of the jewellery houses and designers of the time and their key influences. The chapter then develops along themes - such as materials, shapes, advances in technology and information about the gemstone industry. Each decade ends with a 'key looks' spread showing an at-a-glance view of the important designs that defined the era. The book concludes with a shopping guide, which offers pointers on sourcing and caring for original antique pieces.

Vintage Jewelry
Vintage Jewelry

Author: Leigh Leshner

Publisher: Krause Publications Incorporated

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 9780873494236

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Features more than 1,000 pieces of old white metal and rhinestone jewelry from the 1920s-1940s. Explains the fashion trends that influenced the designs and offers price and identification data.

Estate Jewelry
Estate Jewelry

Author: Diana Sanders Cinamon

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764346491

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A thorough reference to antique and period jewelry created over a 200-year period in Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States. From the Georgian to Modern periods, the fascinating story of jewelry evolving with women's fashions is told. Great designers' findings, fittings, and maker's marks are fully explained.