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