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Costume Jewelry: Price Guide and Identification.
Costume jewelry is an art form unto itself. Each piece represents not only the designer's imagination but 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 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.
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- provides valuable information and examples that show the collector how to interpret the elements and history of the pieces.
- Advice is given to help evaluate pieces and determine age. Jewelry-making metals are listed as well as hallmarks.
- Offers expert insight-tips and techniques on the dos and don'ts of collecting costume jewelry
- Collectors will collect confidently with accurate pricing information
- Covers the most commonly collected costume jewelry, easy to find at local auctions, garage sales, antique stores and on the Internet.
Autographed copies available upon request.
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