Coro Jewelry
Coro Jewelry

Author: Marcia Sparkles Brown

Publisher:

Published: 2004-10-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574324129

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Two volumes of Signed Costume Jewelry, displays over 600 color photographs with identification and values in Coro Jewelry. Advertisements spanning the years 1943 to 1961 are included, as well as illustrations of the Canadian, English, and American plants and salesrooms. There are chapters devoted to Coro, Corocraft, Vendome, Francois, Mylu, and the company's international connections, including Mexico. Biographies and photographs of important company officers are featured. An additional.

The Napier Co
The Napier Co

Author: Melinda L. Lewis

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 1011

ISBN-13: 9780974374062

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The Napier Jewelry book is a visual encyclopedia of Napier Costume Jewelry. It tells the heretofore untold and phenomenal story of The Napier Co. inception, development, flowering, and ultimate success. It chronicles the history of its management, manufacturing, marketing, and most importantly, the unparalleled beauty of Napier fashion jewelry. With approximately 4000 pictures of Napier jewelry history and over 250,000 words of text and descriptions, you will be taken step-by-step, decade by decade, through the development of the Napier style. As a collector, you will learn to recognize the findings, materials, and designs to appropriately circa-date the Napier jewelry in which you are investing. As a lover of vintage costume jewelry, you will enjoy the drama and excitement of the trials, tribulations, and breakthroughs at each stage of the Napier journey. In the end, you will have a deep and lasting appreciation of the romantic story infused into the metal, gemstones, crystals, cabochons, and elegance of each piece of Napier jewelry that you own or are considering owning

Emmons & Sarah Coventry
Emmons & Sarah Coventry

Author: Deborah A. Robinson

Publisher: Schiffer Book for Designers &

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764321450

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All phases of Emmons and Sarah Coventry jewelry sold at in-home party fashion shows from 1949 to 1984, and Sarah Coventry International department store jewelry and accessories from the late 1980s to 1990s. Also the brief home party plan of 1994, pieces sold on the television Home Shopping Network in 2002, and current production. Described with production dates, identification names, and numbers provided by both companies.

The Best of Costume Jewelry
The Best of Costume Jewelry

Author: Nancy Schiffer

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2008-01-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764328770

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Some of the most beautiful pieces of costume jewelry made since the 1940s are presented in full color photographs. The visual creations are enriched by an introduction by Lawrence Feldman of Fior in London. A value guide is included along with an index to make this book a useful, beautiful guide for collectors.

Warman's Costume Jewelry Figurals
Warman's Costume Jewelry Figurals

Author: Kathy Flood

Publisher: Krause Publications

Published: 2007-09-26

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780896895621

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Figural jewelry, a fashion forward choice, and popular item featured at top auction houses, represents about 75% of the costume jewelry market.

Collecting Costume Jewelry 202
Collecting Costume Jewelry 202

Author: Julia C. Carroll

Publisher:

Published: 2006-09-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574325294

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The much anticipated sequel to Collecting Costume Jewelry 101 takes students through another phase of jewelry collecting--the basics of dating jewelry from 1935-1980. (Antiques & Collectibles)

Collecting Costume Jewelry 101
Collecting Costume Jewelry 101

Author: Julia C. Carroll

Publisher:

Published: 2007-09-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574325621

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Beginning and experienced collectors and even dealers sometimes have difficulty distinguishing a valuable piece of costume jewelry from less valuable jewelry. Two brooches, both signed by the same designer, can have vastly different values. 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 200 new photos have been added to this edition, bringing the total to around 900 full-color photographs. A new section on miscellaneous makers is featured, and additional, up-to-date information about selling jewelry on eBay is provided. Once again, tips on how to upgrade a collection by selling to dealers and trading with friends; tips on how to catalog a collection; and tips on repairing, storing, and cleaning jewelry are included. A glossary of jewelry terms, complete bibliography, and an index of patent design numbers round out the book. 2008 values.