The Official Price Guide to Costume Jewelry, 3rd edition [Paperback]

Harrice Simons Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 25, 2002 | Series: Official Price Guide to Costume Jewelry

Originally created as an alternative for those who could not afford the real thing, costume jewelry has become a collectible as desirable as fine jewelry. The Official Price Guide to Costume Jewelry covers every phase, fad, and style. Each chapter details a decade, its creators, the fashions, and the look of the day. There are fascinating biographies of such designers as Miriam Haskell, Hobe, Joseff, and Kenneth Jay Lane, and histories of the major manufacturers—Trifari, Monet, Napier, Boucher, Ciner, and more. Includes hundreds of photographs and a special section on the why, what, how, and where of collecting. This outstanding resource offers vital information for every level of collector.

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Originally created as an alternative for those who could not afford the real thing, costume jewelry has become a collectible as desirable as fine jewelry. The Official Price Guide to Costume Jewelry covers every phase, fad, and style. Each chapter details a decade, its creators, the fashions, and the look of the day. There are fascinating biographies of such designers as Miriam Haskell, Hobe, Joseff, and Kenneth Jay Lane, and histories of the major manufacturers?Trifari, Monet, Napier, Boucher, Ciner, and more. Includes hundreds of photographs and a special section on the why, what, how, and where of collecting. This outstanding resource offers vital information for every level of collector.

About the Author

HARRICE SIMONS MILLER has been a jewelry dealer and designer for more than twenty years. Her collection has been featured in Vogue magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: House of Collectibles; 3 edition (June 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0609806688
• ISBN-13: 978-0609806685
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,490,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Official Price Guide to Costume Jewelry, July 2, 2002

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"ggmsmolly2" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Official Price Guide to Costume Jewelry, 3rd edition (Paperback)

An exceptional book on vintage costume jewelry. Expert advice on care techniques, dating jewelry and information on noted designers. Gorgeous examples of representative jewelry. I am both a collector and seller of vintage jewelry, Harrice's books are my bibles and accompany me wherever I go on jewelry haunts. I consider this book a must have for the beginner through the experienced collector to familiarize them with not only vintage cosutme jewelry but how to provide many years of enjoyment from your jewelry by taking expert care. I cannot rate Ms. Miller's book highly enough. This is my 3d book by Harrice Miller.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Price Guide to Costume Jewelry, August 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Official Price Guide to Costume Jewelry, 3rd edition (Paperback)

Not for the beginner or if you are looking for to identify the less expensive pieces.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A lot of information but hard to appreciate pictures., June 28, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Official Price Guide to Costume Jewelry, 3rd edition (Paperback)

I found this book to have a lot of interesting information. It included more practical advice on the cleaning,repairing and care of jewelry than most books do. The problem I had with this book is that most of the pictures were black and white. On costume jewelry examples, it loses so much when it doesn't show their color! The beautiful color ranges are the main reason I collect costume jewelry. The small colored picture section was nice. I just would have liked to see all of the pictures look this way. I also didn't like when several examples were shown as a group with a price range that served for all of them. Which price went with which pin?