The Art of Juliana Jewelry [Hardcover]

Katerina Musetti (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2008

This exquisite book takes you to a jewelry Magical Kingdom of theatrical beauty, showcasing dazzling Juliana crystal jewelry made by William DeLizza and Harold Elster from 1947 to the 1990s. Over 375 color photographs display the largest collection of striking Juliana jewelry ever brought together, revealing many rare, highly sought after, and coveted pieces. Lavish designs have components of great quality: amazing art glass, incredible intaglios and cameos, mesmerizing margaritas, dramatic dangles, ravishing rivoli and rhinestones, and distinctive Juliana figural brooches. Information is provided on the makers, design elements, and construction techniques, with details to assist in identification. Captions are provided with a value guide. Useful information on techniques for the repair and restoration of the jewelry, storage and care, and specific terminology are included. This is an inspiring book for seasoned collectors and novices who are beginning the fantastic voyage into the world of Juliana jewelry.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (February 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764329111
• ISBN-13: 978-0764329111
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #477,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have Reference for Juliana Jewelry, August 11, 2008

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Sheryl Backman "Dawnjewels" (Roselle, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art of Juliana Jewelry (Hardcover)

If you don't already know, DeLizza and Elster jewelry is among the most sought after costume jewelry around. Their use of unfoiled stones, art glass and other specialty rhinestones in fantastic multi-layered designs has made Juliana jewelry a standout. This beautiful jewelry is also extraordinarily well made, so it has held up well over the years.

Since DeLizza and Elster jewelry was never signed, it's always been difficult for the average collector to identify. Fortunately, Musetti's book contains a very detailed section on how to identify Juliana jewelry. She also uses lots of photos so that you can clearly understand exactly what she is describing to help with identification.

The book contains over 450 beautiful color photographs of DeLizza and Elster Juliana jewelry. My only criticism of the book is that some of the photos are a bit repetitious. On the other hand, I was also very pleased that Musetti included photographs of pieces that were attributed to and signed by other makers, such as Weiss, that were actually made by DeLizza and Elster.

I have a few pieces of jewelry in my collection that I had long suspected were Juliana, and I was delighted that my assumptions could actually be confirmed with photographic evidence from this book.

This is an absolute must have book for both the fledgling as well as experienced collector of costume jewelry.

Dawnjewels

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Book!!!!!!!!, May 13, 2008

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Paula Higgins "Paula Higgins" (Marietta, Ga.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Art of Juliana Jewelry (Hardcover)

What a gorgeous book! It is simply spectacular. The color photographs of incredilble Juliana jewels are enough to turn anyone into a collector. I had a difficult time picking a favorite because they were all so beautiful. Ms. Musetti clearly knows her subject and the information included in this book is comprehensive and well organized. There are 21 chapters in this book including how to identify Juliana jewelry, dating, repair and restoration, the history of the designers, and storage and care. But it is the pictures which will delight the casual and serious collector. The quality of the photographs is excellent. The cover is an eye-popping pink to die for. Photographs of women wearing the actual jewlery, including Ms. Musetti and Renata Tebaldi in perfomance, are a special treat. I highly recommend this book; it is a book you will open again and again.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Jewelry Book!, May 15, 2008

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Deborah J. Reece - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art of Juliana Jewelry (Hardcover)

This book is truly amazing! The photographs are outstanding, not to mention the wonderful information provided on Juliana jewelry. It was wonderful to see a book that displayed this jewelry so beautifully. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who loves the gorgeous glitzy jewelry made by DeLizza & Elster. Thank you so much, Ms. Musetti, this will be one of my most treasured jewelry books that I know I will use over and over again!