ISBN:
0873498267
Complete Book Title:Costume Jewelry Identification & Price Guide
Author:Leigh Leshner
Binding Type:Soft Cover
Copyright Date:2004
Number of Pages:224
Size:8.25 x 10.875 in.
Book Subject:Jewelry
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Table of Contents
Costume jewelry is an art form unto itself. Each piece represents not only the designer's imagination, but also the culture and customs of the times. "Costume Jewelry: A Price and Identification Guide," written by Leigh Leshner, is a beautifully photographed book, containing over 500 breathtaking color photographs.
The book features commonly collected jewelry from each period: Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, 1920s, 1930s, Retro, Novelty Jewelry, Bakelite, Designer Costume, Post War Modern Silver, Mexican and Scandinavian Silver 1950s and 1960s. This full-color guide categorizes the jewelry according to style and period; providing a concise history for each period and offering jewelry descriptions and values in each of the photo captions. Readers will learn how to evaluate pieces and determine age of pieces, collect confidently with accurate pricing information, and learn the dos and donts of collecting.
- Provides valuable information and examples that show the collector how to interpret the elements and history of the pieces.
- Jewelry-making metals and hallmarks are listed
- Offers expert insight tips and techniques on the dos and don'ts of collecting costume jewelry
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