This book is based on the author's informative and interesting news column that has run in antique publications across the country since 1997. These articles are presented here, along with photographs of hundreds of pieces of vintage costume jewelry with descriptions, designer names, and current collector values. A section on costume jewelry on the Internet is also included, which profiles in detail, the best costume jewelery sites on the web, including biographies of each dealer and a synopsis of what makes the sites special. There are also hints for those wishing to sell their jewelry at auction. There are even vintage costume jewelry advertisements to add pizazz to the book. Finally, an informative section on where to buy replacement stones, how to restring beads and pearls, how to repair costume jewelry, and how to join vintage costume jewelry clubs rounds out the book. 2004 values. REVIEW: This book is useful for those who know little about shakers as well as those who are diehard collectors. It is organized by company, shapes, and patterns. Large, full-color photographs are presented, with current collector values given for every shaker shown.
I have been collecting vintage costume jewelry for twenty years now, a feat which is mind boggling! I have seen many changes in the collecting field over the years. One of the biggest is the collecting wave of the DeLizza and Elster jewelry that collectors call Juliana. The collecting world goes through phases where it actively seeks a specific designer or company, and then after a year or so, moves on to the next "must have" thing.
Not so with D&E Juliana. The wave has been building for over 6 years, with no end in sight. And a good thing it is for me, since my newest book, DeLizza and Elster, The Juliana Jewelry Reference Book, is due to be published in November, 2009. I hope you will read all about it and make sure to add it to your own reference library.
There are currently three books in my Inside the Jewelry Box series. All three editions have completely different information and photographs from one another. You need all three on your bookshelves, if you love vintage costume jewelry like I do.
Email me at annpitman@yahoo.com if you have questions or, should you like a signed copy. Y'all have a great day now!
