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Author: Vivienne Becker
Publisher: History of Fantasy and Fashion
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780887405310
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTraces the development of costume jewelry from the eighteenth century through the 1980s, describing the trends of each era.
Author: Carole Tanenbaum
Publisher: Artisan Books
Published: 2006-01-01
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9781579652920
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA lavishly illustrated celebration of some of the finest examples of vintage costume jewelry ranges from the Victorian era, through the sophisticated designs of art deco and geometrics, to the designer and artisanal jewelry of the present, accompanied by valuable suggestions on how to distinguish a quality piece and appreciate its craftsmanship.
Author: Carole Tanenbaum
Publisher: ACC Distribution
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781851495115
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe ultimate vintage costume jewellery collectors' guide, written by the ultimate collector.
Author: Vivienne Becker
Publisher:
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 232
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Nancy Schiffer
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 2008-01-17
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780764328770
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSome 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.
Author: Deanna Farneti Cera
Publisher: Harry N Abrams Incorporated
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 408
ISBN-13: 9780810931787
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA survey of the finest costume jewelry created by American and European designers and manufacturers in this century. Includes photographs of over 600 pieces--earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and more--designed by Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Napier, Trefari, Monet, and others. With technical guide. 643 illustrations, including 500 in full color.
Author: Julia C. Carroll
Publisher:
Published: 2007-09-04
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781574325621
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBeginning 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.
Author: Vivienne Becker
Publisher:
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9780246131003
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Joanne Dubbs Ball
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat does the American novel look like in the foundational period of the early American republic? This collection of essays sets out to present the current state of criticism in an area that is at once extremely familiar and just beginning to be studied.
Author: Kathy Flood
Publisher: Krause Publications
Published: 2007-09-26
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780896895621
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFigural jewelry, a fashion forward choice, and popular item featured at top auction houses, represents about 75% of the costume jewelry market.
