How to Be a Jewelry Detective (Antiques Detectives How to Series) [Paperback]

C. Jeanenne Bell (Author), Jeanenne Bell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Antiques Detectives How to Series | Publication Date: January 1, 2001

Combining logic with step-by-step proven techniques, his book provides clues for separating fine jewelry from costume jewelry, precious metals from non-precious metals, the collectible from the not so collectible, and the "jewels from the junk." These new detective skills help make collecting jewelry not only fun, but also profitable. It includes more than 300 illustrations and 160 photos, 32 pages of color and a comprehensive list of designers and their marks.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"---A most informative book giving the basics to help any colector or dealer---" -- "Old Stuff " Feb./March 2001

This elementary handbook supplies the necessary knowledge and tools to uncover the mysteries of fine, costume, and Mexican jewelry. -- Naine Antique Digest, December ,2000

About the Author

With 30 years experience , C. Jeanenne Bell is well known throughout the country as an expert in all phases of the jewelry business. Her national television apperances include Pax TV's "Treasures in Your Home", "The FX Collectable Show" on the Fox Network, Nostalgia TV, and "The Antiques Roadshow". She travels extensively through the United States ,Great Britian, Europoe and Asia, collectig and researching antique jewelry and its history. Her books include " Answers to questions about Old Jewelry,1840-1950" now in its 5th Edition and "The Collectors Encyclopedia of Hairwork Jewelry".

Product Details

• Paperback: 167 pages
• Publisher: A.D. Publishing; 5th edition (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970337809
• ISBN-13: 978-0970337801
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #703,076 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and fun to read, May 30, 2002

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Sharon S. (Atlanta, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Be a Jewelry Detective (Antiques Detectives How to Series) (Paperback)

This is a great little handbook that's also fun to read. I would highly recommend for those who are just beginning to collect. Or maybe you just inherited some of Aunt Mildred or Uncle Bob's "junk" jewelry. You'll be surprised at what's valuable and what's not. I found that this book was a very interesting read as well as being a pretty good resource. Plus (and I think this is a big one) it's small enough to take with you when you're looking so you don't HAVE to memorize all those trademarks!!

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Collectors, Jewelry Dealers, & Beginners, June 23, 2005

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Sentimental Journey - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Be a Jewelry Detective (Antiques Detectives How to Series) (Paperback)

I found this book to be invaluable as both a collector and jewelry dealer on Trocadero. I write my jewelry descriptions every day with this book sitting at my side. A very good idea to carry it with you while going shopping for your treasures. If you are a beginner putting a collection together, it is a must have.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent material, March 5, 2002

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John Swanson "biomedguru" (Laguna Hills, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Be a Jewelry Detective (Antiques Detectives How to Series) (Paperback)

This book has the Marks, the secrets and the knowhow to identify jewelry of all sorts, its makup and its origin. Very well done, easy to read and helpful. A must add to your collection.