Answers To Questions About Old Jewelry

Author : Jeanenne Bell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780873417310
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Answers to Questions about Old Jewelry, 1840-1950 written by Jeanenne Bell and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jewellery styles were influenced by wars, the economy, events like the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, and the growth of industrialisation. Sentiment was reflected in hair jewellery made from a loved one's hair, lockets containing family pictures, and pins bearing names and catch-phrases of importance to their period. This book gives you the historical background, the periods' fashion trends, and detailed descriptions of popular jewels, so you can have an even greater appreciation for the pieces in your collection. The book also includes information about: How jewellery is manufactured; How to determine what kind of metal an item is made from; Determining whether a stone is synthetic; A listing of maker's marks to help you identify and date pieces.

Author : C. Jeanenne Bell
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440240205
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry, 1840-1950 written by C. Jeanenne Bell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Jewelry Classic For three decades, Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry has served as the most respected and authoritative reference to the subject of vintage jewelry on the market. The new edition of this timeless classic finds acclaimed jewelry expert C. Jeanenne Bell at her best uÌ‚ sharing her impressive understanding of the subject with unbridled passion for her life-long pursuit. Offering significant historical information and lavish images of remarkable pieces, this best-selling guide to antique jewelry takes you on a beautiful and edifying adventure. Bell's historical sense, coupled with her keen eye for detail and value, makes her work a cherished addition to the library for both the beginning or veteran jewelry collector. This new edition features nearly 1,000 all-new color photographs of the most collectible jewelry today from 1840 to 1950, fully vetted values, and offers indispensable insight for various jewelry styles, including: • Victorian • Edwardian and Egyptian Revival • Art Nouveau and Art Deco • Retro Modern • Bakelite, Costume, Mexican and Modernist A former appraiser for "Antiques Roadshow," Bell also provides additional information on maker's marks, trademarks, designer marks, and circa dating clues.

Author : Jeanenne Bell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Answers to Questions about Old Jewelry, 1840-1950 written by Jeanenne Bell and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated identification and pricing guide which also contains answers to questions about all types of jewelry made between 1840 and 1950.

Author : Jeanenne Bell
Publisher : Krause Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780896891159
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Answers to Questions about Old Jewelry "1840 to 1950" written by Jeanenne Bell and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now double the photos and information! Twenty-year eras chain together world events and how they affected fashion trends. Sections on authenticity, metal ID, manufacturer marks are perfect for dealers and appraisers.

Author : C. Jeanenne Bell
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440219184
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Answers To Questions About Old Jewelry written by C. Jeanenne Bell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-12-09 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make smart sense of today's dynamic world of collectible jewelry when you rely on the answers to key questions about vintage jewelry covered in this new full-color edition of the jewelry collector's classic must-have. Authoritative details, such as maker's marks, outlined in this guide help collectors and dealers identify, date and assess everything from brooches and pins and pendants, rings and lockets of the mid-1800s through the 1950s. This new color edition also includes coverage of Modernist jewelry; as well as an expanded section devoted to Mexican jewelry, a market where many pieces are selling for thousands of dollars each.

Author : C Jeanenne Bell
Publisher : Krause Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780873495561
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry 1840-1950 written by C Jeanenne Bell and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2003-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "New Bakelite, costume and Mexican jewelry sections"--Cover.

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 : Doug Batchelor
Publisher : Amazing Facts
ISBN 13 : 9781580190817
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jewelry: How Much Is Too Much? written by Doug Batchelor and published by Amazing Facts. This book was released on 2008-02-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost everyone would agree that there's some point where enough jewelry is enough. Well, what is that point? In this book, Doug Batchelor challenges you to find out for yourself what God's Word says on this fascinating subject.

Author : Caroline Cox
Publisher : Lark Books (NC)
ISBN 13 : 9781600597145
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vintage Jewelry Design written by Caroline Cox and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts more than 100 years of design history, accompanied by archive images, fashion photography, and specially commissioned illustrations of period pieces.

Author : Lori Ettlinger Gross
Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780847831432
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brooches written by Lori Ettlinger Gross and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brooches: Timeless Adornment is the first book on the subject of vintage and contemporary pins and brooches. Beginning with an illustrated history of how this jewellery form has evolved from Roman fibulae to scatter pins and starbursts this gorgeously illustrated volume presents more than 175 of the best examples of fine, costume, and artisan jewellery made by top designers, among them Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Georg Jensen, and Ted Muehling. Fashion stylists, celebrity collectors, and jewellery experts share their enthusiasm for the brooch and offer their ideas on how to accessorize with favourite pieces. These dazzling photographs show the jewellery as adornments to stunning jackets, dresses, and coats, and demonstrate how this piece has become a fabulous style statement. Practical information about storing, cleaning, and repair complete this indispensable resource for jewellery fans.