Costume Jewelry

Author : Judith Miller
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 : 9780789496423
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Costume Jewelry written by Judith Miller and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Co-written by antiques expert, Judith Miller and costume jewelry specialist, John Wainwright, DK Collector's Guides: Costume Jewelry traces the history of costume jewelry from ancient times to the present day. It also explains how social and economic developments, changing fashions, new materials, and manufacturing techniques, as well as the haute couture houses of the 1940s and '50s have influenced and inspired the industry. Over 1,500 collectible pieces are presented in full-color, in a catalog-style layout, with prices and sizes clearly displayed below each one. There are profiles of 20 major international designers and factories, including Joseff of Hollywood, Trifari, Miriam Haskell, and Christian Dior. In addition, pieces by 80 lesser-known names are displayed and priced, and there is a gallery of unsigned collectible pieces. Contextual notes explain the features that make the pieces desirable, and there are tips on what to look out for when buying. "Hot" collecting fields, such as Bakelite and Christmas Tree pins, are featured throughout. The book also includes a glossary of materials, a list of designer's and maker's marks, and a directory of specialized dealers. Book jacket.

Author : Florence Muller
Publisher : Vendome Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture written by Florence Muller and published by Vendome Press. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sumptuously illustrated book surveys the exquisite range of costume jewelry produced by haute couture fashion houses, a subject until now overlooked by historians and fashion cognoscenti alike. The term “costume jewelry” was coined in the twentieth century for the use of non-precious metals and jewels for human adornment. This book showcases the extraordinary diversity and exceptional craftsmanship of this jewelry in hundreds of beautifully reproduced pieces from such fashion houses as Chanel, Balenciaga, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Schiaparelli, and Givenchy. “A time capsule of creativity.” ~ Dallas Morning News

Author : Harrice Simons Miller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780380770786
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Costume Jewelry written by Harrice Simons Miller and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popularized by Coco Chanel in Paris during the 1920s, costume jewelry -- from the inexpensive to the extravagant -- has come into its own, creating a skyrocketing market for both investors and collectors. This guide covers it all, from Coro, Eisenberg, and Trifari to Miriam Haskell and Joseff. Complete with the latest prices, descriptions, and fascinating histories of the most famous manufacturers, it provides new and essential information for every collector: Listings for every major designerThe most current prices availableDetailed descriptions and photos for easy identificationTips on buying and sellingHow to spot fakes and forgeriesDetailed bibliographyPredictions about hot trends of the future

Author : Julia C. Carroll
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781574325621
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Collecting Costume Jewelry 101 written by Julia C. Carroll and published by . This book was released on 2007-09-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Kathy Flood
Publisher : Krause Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780896895621
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Warman's Costume Jewelry Figurals written by Kathy Flood and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2007-09-26 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Figural jewelry, a fashion forward choice, and popular item featured at top auction houses, represents about 75% of the costume jewelry market.

Author : Julia C. Carroll
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781574326260
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Collecting Costume Jewelry 303 written by Julia C. Carroll and published by . This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered why collectors flip-over a piece of costume jewelry to examine the back? Julia C. Carroll's newest book, Collecting Costume Jewelry 303: The Flip Side answers this question. Included in this comprehensive volume are over 1,200 photographs of collectible costume jewelry designs for 97 companies. Detailed, close-up photographs of hardware traits, construction elements, interesting stones, and signatures are provided for each piece. An entire chapter is dedicated to stones, providing the reader with basic information on stone shapes, nomenclature, and composition followed by an informative stone glossary. Interesting illustrations from a vintage hardware catalog help collectors learn the industry names for jewelry findings. Plump with information, this volume also includes amazing interviews with the families of Sandor Goldberger and Yoneguma & Kiyoka Takahashi accompanied by rare examples of jewelry from their private collections. Finally, for fun, this captivating book explores the subject of craft jewelry in the 1960s and 1970s. Colorful examples of craft jewelry, coupled with illustrations from hobby magazines, help collectors distinguish these recreational pieces from higher-quality collectible costume jewelry designs. 2010 values.

Author : Jacqueline Rehmann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781574326895
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Classic American Costume Jewelry written by Jacqueline Rehmann and published by . This book was released on 2010-09-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents color photographs, descriptions, and prices for vintage costume jewelry made with wood, plastic, or rhinestones.

Author : Cherri Simonds
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Collectible Costume Jewelry written by Cherri Simonds and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Harrice Simons Miller
Publisher : Three Rivers Press
ISBN 13 : 9780609806685
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Official Price Guide to Costume Jewelry written by Harrice Simons Miller and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 2002-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering every phase, fad, and style of costume jewelry, this detailed guide also features hundreds of photos and a special section on the why, what, how, and where of collecting. 200 b&w photos. 8-page, full-color insert.

Author : Carole Tanenbaum
Publisher : ACC Distribution
ISBN 13 : 9781851495115
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vintage Costume Jewellery written by Carole Tanenbaum and published by ACC Distribution. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate vintage costume jewellery collectors' guide, written by the ultimate collector.