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Collecting Costume Jewelry 101: The Basics of Starting, Building, and Upgrading, 2nd Edition
Julia C Carroll
Publisher: Collector Books
Status:
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Description:
Beginning and experienced collectors and even dealers sometimes have difficulty distinguishing a valuable piece of costume jewelry from less valuable jewelry. Two brooches, both signed by the same designer, can have vastly different values. This book provides beginning collectors with friendly one-on-one advice on how to begin a collection and how to recognize good quality costume jewelry. Background information for almost 130 different manufacturers, including the author's recommendations on which pieces from each designer are the most collectible, are provided. Over 200 new photos have been added to this edition, bringing the total to around 900 full-color photographs. A new section on miscellaneous makers is featured, and additional, up-to-date information about selling jewelry on eBay is provided. Once again, tips on how to upgrade a collection by selling to dealers and trading with friends; tips on how to catalog a collection; and tips on repairing, storing, and cleaning jewelry are included. A glossary of jewelry terms, complete bibliography, and an index of patent design numbers round out the book. 2008 values.
Review:
This book is large, colorful and descriptive. Questions about starting a collection, what makes a piece worth collecting and how much you should pay art all addressed in the first 29 pages. The information is presented clearly and concisely. The author, Julia C. Carroll, takes us knowledgeably from the beginning of collecting costume jewelry and onward through the continuing journey in her comprehensive book.
Book Details:
- 10-digit ISBN #: 1-57432-562-0
- 13-digit ISBN #: 978-1-57432-562-1
- Number of Pages: 352
- Number of Illustrations: 999
- Binding: Softback
- Dimensions: 8.50" x 11.00" x 0.75"
- Published: September 15, 2007
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Reviews:
Review of collecting Costume Jewelry 101, 2nd Edition
May 6, 2008
Reviewer: Marge Brownson, The Wayback Times, May/June 2008
Although I pride myself for not having a great passion for collecting anything, the many drawers and boxes of vintage jewelry I have in my possession claim otherwise. I do have some justification as my husband and I have been antique dealers for many years and at each of the shows we participate in, we feature five showcases of vintage jewelry. The one thing about antique jewelry that I know for certain is that there is much to learn - and help with the details is desperately needed. Frequently I am asked to recommend a basic guide book for the beginner, but I have been very reluctant to name one until reviewing Collecting Costume Jewelry 101. This book is large, colorful and descriptive. Questions about starting a collection, what makes a piece worth collecting and how much you should pay art all addressed in the first 29 pages. The information is presented clearly and concisely. The author, Julia C. Carroll, takes us knowledgeably from the beginning of collecting costume jewelry and onward through the continuing journey in her comprehensive book. It is well illustrated with excellent photographs which are identified with suggested prices, the stones and metals used and the markings. Well researched and a pleasure to use as a reference, Collection Costume Jewelry 101 consistently offers sound advice and information on the many beginners and experienced collectors alike and you will find yourself looking forward to utilizing it with great enthusiasm.
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