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Amazing Gems

An Illustrated Guide to the World's Most Dazzling Costume Jewelry

This hard cover book is one of the longer ones, with 256 pages of "drop-dead" gorgeous jewelry. Published in 1997 so it's au courrant. Noted jewelry expert Deanna Farneti Cera has selected more than 250 of the world's best costume jewelry creations, organized by time period and maker, including Lalique, Chanel, and Christian Dior. 279 illustrations, 264 in color.

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Anyone who admires the creations of Miriam Haskell simply has to have this book. Hard cover, it is loaded with photos of her work and very informative on the history of the Haskell line. 256 pages, a top quality publication, and a must for the serious collector.

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Creations from Joseff of Hollywood

Are you a fan of Joseff? Join the club! This is a fabulous book, written by a highly regarded scholar of costume jewelry. A must-have for the Joseff of Hollywood lover! Hard cover.

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They may glitter, dazzle, and fool the eye, but one thing is for certain--they are concocted by the world's best-known designer of costume jewelry, Kenneth Jay Lane. His clientele includes first ladies, movie stars, and royalty. This fascinating bon vivant has combined life and work into a seamless string of delightful adventures, all wonderfully told here. 145 illustrations, 85 in full color.

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This acclaimed guide covers everything from the old to the modern designs and offers the latest prices, detailed descriptions and fascinating histories of the most famous manufacturers from Coco, Monet, Trifari, Hobe, Joseff, and more. Includes predictions for the stars of the future, as well as several private collections that are "to die for". An important work for your library.

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This wonderful paperback was just published in January, 1999. In spite of what Amazon says, I had NO trouble getting it from them! This informative price guide has over 350 dazzling color photos, displaying more than 1000 different pieces of desirable costume jewelry. Some are common, and some are so rare they are in only a few collections.  This is a book you'll want to have with you when you shop, as it fits into most purses! Highly recommended!

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The Golden Age of Design

This hard cover book is one of my favorites. Reveals the history of many of the renowned fashion designers of the 20th century. Originally published in 1990, this is its second printing, with revised price guide in 1997. You will drool over the jewels in this beautiful book!

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The first book on costume jewelry I ever bought, this is the one that got me "hooked". If you don't have this book, you absolutely must get it. Shows wonderful color photos of the most magical, whimsical and beautiful jewelry ever made. This is an irresistible book, and so is the artwork it contains. Prices included. Paperback.

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A Fully Illustrated Price Guide to 19th and 20th Century Jewelry, Including Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Costume (2nd Ed)

A comprehensive price guide to antique, period, vintage, and collectible jewelry furnishes more than six hundred close-up photographs, detailed captions, and values for all kinds of ornaments, as well as information on hallmarks, manufacturers, and a history of jewelry. Time periods covered include Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, and Art Deco and contemporary.

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This book is an essential reference tool for the serious collector. It concentrates on earlier forms of jewelry, and has extensive color photos and history of the designs, including reprints of some of the original advertisements. Values revised in 1996. This is one of my favorites!

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20th Century Handwrought Jewelry & Metalwork(1st Edition)

This is just a fabulous book. I use it all the time for research and reference. After you've found your first piece of sterling jewelry marked "taxco", you can't live with out this book. Hard cover, 272 pages, it's one of my "gems". Serious collectors need this scholarly work. Much info on makers' marks and values. A "bible" on Mexican craftsmen.

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(Schiffer Book for Collectors)

This is one of the newer hard covers available on the subject. One reader's review: "Matthew L. Burkholz is one of the premiere dealers of Bakelite jewelry. When he was writing and compiling this book, he had access to the collections of today's leading collectors . Because of this, his book showcases the greatest assortment of high end Bakelite jewelry I've ever seen. Everything is in here, from Celluloid and Lucite to the most wonderful Bakelite available."

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This is a nifty paperback, so popular, it's now in its 3rd edition (updated in 1996). Fabulous color photos cover the spectrum from necklaces to buckles and buttons, from gutta percha to celluloid to lucite and, of course, bakelite. Hundreds of examples, with price guide.

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837 Illustrations

If you love the jewelry of the Art Deco period, you'll love this book. With 837 illustrations, this paperback's coverage of styles and designs is comprehensive.

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For 150 years, the great firm of Cartier has been transforming precious gemstones into brilliant finery for royal courts and international society. Here is the story behind Cartier's innovative designs, from the beautiful art deco creations to elaborate mystery clocks, all of which illustrate that fine jewelry is truly an art form. 60 color photos.

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