Collecting Costume Jewelry 101 by Julia C. Carroll serves as an essential identification and value guide for enthusiasts at any level. This comprehensive resource covers the basics of starting, building, and upgrading a collection, with dedicated chapters on major designers like Coro, Kramer, Trifari, and Weiss. Readers will find detailed information on designer-signed jewelry, style markings, and practical advice on repairing, cleaning, and cataloging vintage pieces. The book also includes valuable appendices for design and U.S. patent numbers, making it a go-to reference for accurately identifying and valuing vintage costume jewelry.

Measures approximately 11" X 8 1/2"

Paperback
304 pages
Clean pages
No markings or writing in the book

Overall a very nice clean copy

Author: Julia C. Carroll
Publisher: Collector Books
Publication Year: 2004
Format: Paperback
Subject: Antiques & Collectibles
Topic: Jewelry
Language: English
Pages: 303
ISBN: 1574323806
Special Features: Illustrated, Identification Guide, Value Guide
Cover Design: Beth Summers
Book Design: Lisa Henderson

Keywords: Vintage Jewelry Guide, Antique Brooch Identification, Rhinestone Jewelry History, Collectible Jewelry Book, Jewelry Repair Manual, Designer Jewelry Marks, Trifari Coro Reference, Estate Jewelry Research, Jewelry Patent Numbers, Collector Books Reference

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