Compiled by a leading jewelry authority, this beautiful book features over 400 pieces in color with a comprehensive text. An exciting publication representing over 25 different collections. 2001 values. 8.5 x 11.
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For this book, the author sought assistance from actual designers and the manufacturers of top-flight fashionable costume jewelry, in order to record vital facts and interesting, pertinent historical data for the first definitive work about collectible fashion jewelry from 1925 through 1975, a fabulous 50 years.
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Lillian Baker was an author for more than four decades. Her first book on Hatpins and Hatpin Holders in 1976 was the first and only worldwide definitive book on the subject. She also authored 100 years of Collectible Jewelry, Plastic Jewelry of the 20th Century, Fifty Years of Collectible Fashion Jewelry, Art Nouveau & Art Deco Jewelry, and Creative & Collectible Miniatures. Lillian Baker is now deceased.
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51 of 56 people found the following review helpful:
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The inside to vintage fashion jewelry collectibles,
By Susan E. Hill (USA,, Alabama) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fifty Years Of Fashion Jewelry 1925-1975 (Hardcover)
This book was very informative. It gave the information I needed about some collectible jewelry I am accumulating. It gives a more in-depth history of the manufacturing of many collectible brands than other books I have seen. I would highly recommend this book for vintage jewelry collectors.
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This review is from: Fifty Years Of Fashion Jewelry 1925-1975 (Hardcover)
I started collecting vintage jewelry about five years ago and I had no idea what I was doing. This book really helped me identify a variety of items and their value. Pamela D. Blair, Author The Next Fifty Years: A Guide for Women at Mid-Life And Beyond
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Name recognition,craft idea designs,Review Mistreglo,,
By Mistreglo "mistreglo" (Mid East USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fifty Years Of Fashion Jewelry 1925-1975 (Hardcover)
The value in this book is definitely for the beginner jewelry collector. Many jeweler names are mentioned, with colored pictures of some of their designs. This book is a good springboard for further detailed research by jeweler name recognition. The book also holds value for crafters, there are many excellent colored photographs, of unique designs. The book I purchased did have updated prices to 2001. I could not use this book to value any of my pieces except one, and that was worth the price of the book, because I undervalued the beads, shown in the piece.
I would not overpay for this book, at a good deal, add this book to your order. Probably best as a library reference book. Quick read. Value is in jeweler name recognition, list, and for jeweler craft ideas. I have many vintage family pieces that I have no information on identifying from this book, and I don't think this book would aid me in collecting either. I think the prices shown are rather low. Mistreglo
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No book about collectible and fashionable costume jewelry is complete without sufficient information relative to the designing and manufacturing of fashion jewelry in the United States. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
high fashion costume jewelry, aurora borealis stones, ornamental gemstones, filigree mounting, antiqued goldtone, genuine jet, faceted rhinestones, faux gemstones, genuine gemstones, moderne periods, high fashion jewelry, gold electroplate, cut rhinestones, jeweled accessories, set rhinestones, collectible fashion jewelry, simulated pearls, turquoise cabochons, fur clip, gilt mounting, cast mounting, imitation gemstones, hat ornaments, mesh purses, vest chains Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Miriam Haskell, Art Deco, Allison Dickason, Mildred Combs, Location Nomenclature Circa Description Top, Art Moderne, Kenneth Jay Lane, Photo Credit, Sarah Coventry, Collector Books, Dave Hammell, World War, Eisenberg Ice, Fifty Years of Collectible Fashion Jewelry, Lillian Baker, Location Nomenclature Circa Description Full Plate, Location Top, Christian Dior, Haskell Jewels, United States, Bottom Set, Hattie Carnegie, Left Top, Elaine Dill New!
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No book about collectible and fashionable costume jewelry is complete without sufficient information relative to the designing and manufacturing of fashion jewelry in the United States. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
high fashion costume jewelry, aurora borealis stones, ornamental gemstones, filigree mounting, antiqued goldtone, genuine jet, faceted rhinestones, faux gemstones, genuine gemstones, moderne periods, high fashion jewelry, gold electroplate, cut rhinestones, jeweled accessories, set rhinestones, collectible fashion jewelry, simulated pearls, turquoise cabochons, fur clip, gilt mounting, cast mounting, imitation gemstones, hat ornaments, mesh purses, vest chains Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Miriam Haskell, Art Deco, Allison Dickason, Mildred Combs, Location Nomenclature Circa Description Top, Art Moderne, Kenneth Jay Lane, Photo Credit, Sarah Coventry, Collector Books, Dave Hammell, World War, Eisenberg Ice, Fifty Years of Collectible Fashion Jewelry, Lillian Baker, Location Nomenclature Circa Description Full Plate, Location Top, Christian Dior, Haskell Jewels, United States, Bottom Set, Hattie Carnegie, Left Top, Elaine Dill New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Hatpins and Hatpin Holders: An Illustrated Value Guide by Lillian Baker on 6 pages
- Art Plastic: Designed for Living by Andrea Dinoto on page 145, page 146, and page 181
- Art Deco (A Guide for Collectors) by Katharine Morrison McClinton on page 187, and page 188
- Christian Dior by Richard Martin on page 17, and page 164
- The Christmas Tree (1 ed) by Barry Brunsman on page 165
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