For new collectorswhy collect unsigned vintage costume jewelry. Bsk my fair lady hat brooch collecting costume jewelry 202 p. Learn 3 reasons, plus links to sources for learning all about antique and vintage costume jewelry. Im ready to send these gems on to another collector. Vintage costume jewelry identification and value guide.
This book provides beginning collectors with friendly oneonone advice on how to begin a collection and how to recognize good quality costume jewelry. Collecting costume jewelry 202 the basics of dating jewelry 1935 1980 identification and price guide. So many different companies, designers, periods, styles, and materials to. While it is sometimes labeled as junk, fake, or fashion jewelry, antique and vintage costume jewelry often incorporates workmanship and materials on par with, and sometimes. If you can only buy one jewelry book, then this is the one to have. Im fascinated with the beauty, quality and inexpensiveness vintage costume jewelry can offer. It provides excellent background information on how to evaluate a piece, when to buy and when to walk away. Collecting costume jewelry 202 the basics of dating jewelry 1935 1980 identification and value guide by julia c. Researching costume jewelry rcj is a collaboration of hundreds of costume jewelry collectors and dealers who have shared and continue to share their knowledge, photos, written articles, and jewelry catalogs along with assisting in other ways. Book pieces vintage costume jewelry lillys vintage jewelry. Answers to questions will be right at your fingertips. Costume jewelry 101, written by a teacher, is the instructive primer for costume jewelry collecting. I think if you are really interested in collecting, there are wonderful books out there that are an incredible. As long as you dont try to compare this book to julia c.
Billed as the sequel to collecting costume jewelry 101, the newly released volumes coverage is impressive. Whittling down my costume jewelry reference book collection. It is like having your own personal guide as you scroll through ebay or prepare to go to the antique malls. One of the most fun jewelry collecting categories would be unsigned weiss. I learned this several years ago by writing a book on the topic, warmans costume jewelry krause publications, and more recently lecturing to a group of fine jewelry enthusiasts. Shes written over 400 articles on antique collecting for the spruce crafts. Julia c carroll background information for almost different manufacturers. I think if you are really interested in collecting, there are wonderful books out there that are an incredible resource for training your eye.
As my own collecting tastes continue to change, my knowledge of the history of vintage costume jewelry continues to increase. If you or someone you know is new to collecting costume jewelry from the 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, this is the book to get. While it is sometimes labeled as junk, fake, or fashion jewelry, antique and vintage costume jewelry often incorporates workmanship and materials on par with, and sometimes better than, fine jewelry. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jun 10, 20 how to collect costume jewelry on the eve of her museum exhibition and fashion jewelry book launch with assouline, barbara berger reveals her collecting tips. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This first tome is mostly about iding vintage composition of clasps, hooks, metals etc. The idea for her first book collecting costume jewelry 101. How to collect costume jewelry barbara berger reveals.
For your consideration is a wonderful resource book for your costume jewelry buying and collecting. Sep 04, 2007 beginning and experienced collectors and even dealers sometimes have difficulty distinguishing a valuable piece of costume jewelry from less valuable jewelry. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The 20th century brought about a sea change in how jewelry was perceived and used continue reading. This book relies more on drawings and ads than actual pieces of jewelry compared to collecting costume jewelry 101. We have new and used copies available, in 2 editions. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Two brooches, both signed by the same designer, can have vastly different values. Page 240 of julia c carroll s collecting costume jewelry 101 and on page 292 of her book collecting costume jewelry 202. Costume jewelry is a wonderful collectible for beginners. There may also be a reference to a book there as well. Bsk corn or fruit brooch inside the jewelry box 2 p. Shop forand learn aboutcollectors books and price guides.
Researching costume jewelry history, jewelry marks, fashion. This book provides beginning collectors with friendly oneo. Collectors books and price guides collectors weekly. Background information for almost different manufacturers, including the authors recommendations on which pieces from each designer are the most collectible, are provided. It is well organized, well written and is easy to follow for the beginner, but helpful to the advanced collector as well. Special acknowledgments go to dotty stringfield who created rcj in 1997 with the help of.
I guess vintage costume jewelry books are another obsession of mine. Carrolls collecting costume jewelry 101, you will not be disappointed. Julia c carroll books list of books by julia c carroll. Isbn 9781574323801 9781574323801 softcover, collector books, 2004. Collecting costume jewelry 101startingbuildingcollecting julia carroll 2004. Aug 24, 2019 researching costume jewelry rcj is a collaboration of hundreds of costume jewelry collectors and dealers who have shared and continue to share their knowledge, photos, written articles, and jewelry catalogs along with assisting in other ways. See more ideas about vintage costume jewelry, costume jewelry and vintage costumes. The art of juliana jewelry book by katerina m usetti, page 215. If an item is for sale, there will be a clickable for sale under the description to take you to it. Carroll is the author of collecting costume jewelry 101 4.
Paperback book collecting costume jewelry 101 basics of starting, building and. Buy jewelry books and look at photos of signed weiss jewels. Buy a cheap copy of collecting costume jewelry 101. Collecting costume jewelry 101 book johnson county. Carroll collectors books a division of schroeder publishing co. I will use this blog to share my enthusisam and help others find information on my favorite books and useful links for researching marks and makers. Why collect unsigned vintage antique costume jewelry.
Book 101 will give you the basics of starting, building and upgrading your costume jewelry. From delicate, victorian filigree necklaces to loud, diamondstudded chokers designed by jeweler to the stars harry winston, pieces of antique and vintage fine jewelry british spelling. Collecting costume jewelry 101, basics of starting. If you want to read up on collectible costume jewelry, there are hundreds of books on all topics. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Art partridge pear tree enamel brooch collecting costume jewelry 101 p. Collectible costume jewelry, cherri simonds, collectors books, 1997. Discount prices on books by julia c carroll, including titles like the inspiring story of takahashi bird pins. Beginning and experienced collectors and even dealers sometimes have difficulty distinguishing a valuable piece of costume jewelry from less valuable jewelry. Vintage and antique costume jewelry collectors weekly. My passion is vintage costume jewelry from makers such as trifari, coro, boucher, miriam haskell, schiaparelli, eisenberg, pennino, and mazer. Pages 73 and 105 of jewelry fashion show by deborah a. This book is also inspiring and you will not hurt for ideas on what to add to your collection after you read it.
Compressing collecting costume jewelry into a tidy little package is no easy feat. Robinson this brooch is also on the cover of marcia sparkles browns book signed beauties of costume jewelry, vol ii and on page 143 in this boo k. The term costume jewelry was coined in the 1920s, but jewelry and ornamentation made out of nonprecious materials have been worn since ancient times. They will give you tips of what to look for, so that if you do happen to luckily run into one of those pieces, youll know what it is. Starting book condition used very good quantity available 1 binding paperback isbn 10 1574323806 isbn 9781574323801 publisher collector books place of publication paducah, ky. How to collect costume jewelry on the eve of her museum exhibition and fashion jewelry book launch with assouline, barbara berger reveals her collecting tips. This book provides beginning collectors with friendly oneonone advice on how to begin a collection and how to recognize. A recent purchase that i really liked and has alot of information is pamela wiggins warmans costume jewelry which came out fairly recently. Collecting costume jewelry 202 is an awesome presentation on the basics of collecting and dating pieces from the 1930s through the 1980s. Necklace and variation of earrings featured on page 93 of inside the jewelry box by ann pitman. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Julia carroll is a fabulous costume jewelry historian and i have all three of her books, collecting costume jewelry 101, 202 and 303. The more books you have, the more book pieces that you come across. The basics of starting, building and upgrading by julia c.
So many different companies, designers, periods, styles, and materials to cover makes for a daunting task. How to collect costume jewelry barbara berger reveals her. Thanks to our generous donors and sponsors, weve created a spot where you can explore jewelryrelated features, learn about yearly cjci events, and access resources to help you connect with other collectors. Carroll 2007, paperback, revised, illustrated at the best online prices at ebay. The flip side, exploring costume jewelry from the back, identification and value guide. Researching costume jewelry history, jewelry marks. Feb 17, 2020 compressing collecting costume jewelry into a tidy little package is no easy feat. Pamela is an antique expert and the author of three books on the subject. This book provides beginning collectors with friendly one o. Speakers for cjci convention 2020 costume jewelry collectors intl.
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