As an increasingly popular line of collectible jewelry, creations distributed by Sarah Coventry, Inc. have made their mark. From the 1950s through the 1980s, women purchased the jewelry exclusively at home jewelry parties. The success of the jewelry made Sarah Coventry, Inc. one of the largest distributors of costume jewelry. Although the parties are a thing of the past, Sarah Coventry jewelry has not been forgotten. Now, these durable and fashionable pieces are sought after by collectors who have rediscovered their timeless appeal. In Sarah Coventry Jewelry, authors Monica Lynn Clements and Patricia Rosser Clements have compiled nearly 400 photographs that display the unique designs along with their current market values. Sets, limited edition pieces, earrings, bracelets, rings, pendants, and brooches are shown. The photographs depict jewelry made of gold metal, rhodium, and plastic as well as jewelry adorned with colorful plastic "stones," rhinestones, and gemstones. This reference guide is a must for collectors of Sarah Coventry jewelry.
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Monica Lynn Clements is a teacher and writer who was born in East Texas. She is a graduate of Baylor University with a bachelor's degree in English and French. After working on Capitol Hill, she obtained her master's degree and teacher certification. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe and is an antiques dealer specializing in rare books. Patricia Rosser Clements, born in Virginia, grew up in the Washington, D.C. area. Fate took her to East Texas where she met and married her husband. She has three children, including her co-author. A longtime collector of antiques and an antiques dealer herself, her other interests include art, design, and photography. She is a perpetual student with a degree in business. Her passion for travel has taken her throughout the United States and Europe.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
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Don't Waste Your Money,
This review is from: Sarah Coventry Jewelry: An Unauthorized Guide for Collectors (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)
As stated in my review of the author's "Avon Jewelry" book, these authors did not do their research and only described the items as gold, metal, rhodium, silver, pearl, etc. They did not give the in-depth information that collectors are looking to acquire.I'll give a few examples: (1) on page 86; the authors described the set of earrings as "Rhodium clip-on earrings" when Sarah Coventry named the line as "Fan Fare;" (2) on page 107, the authors describe the item as "Rhodium pin" even though Sarah Coventry named the pin as their "Silvery Mist" line; and (3) on page 32, the authors describe the item as "Gold metal necklace and bracelet" when Sarah Coventry named the line as "Chantilly Lace." So, how much research did I do as compared with these authors? When a person writes a book, people expect thorough research, not just pretty pictures. Yes, the book does have pretty pictures, but I've got the jewelry and wanted the information, not just pictures. I wanted a Sarah Coventry Jewelry book to help me identify and describe the collectible Sarah Coventry Jewelry that I have found at various estate sales, and thought this book could help. I was definitely mistaken. Did the authors do any research? I think not. Will I ever be so stupid as to purchase another one of their books? No way! I would resale this book, but I don't want another person to be as disappointed as I was when I purchased this book on-line; not to mention that at the same time, I also purchased their waste of writing book entitled, "Avon Collectible Fashion Jewelry and Awards." My suggestion to anyone wishing to write books on Avon or Sarah Coventry jewelry is to do your research. Both companies have catalogs with all of their items described, with the title the company gave the jewelry, dates of production and the original cost. To these authors: "Please collect those catalogs before writing any more books of this type."
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Sarah Coventry Jewelry: An Unauthorized Guide for Collectors,
This review is from: Sarah Coventry Jewelry: An Unauthorized Guide for Collectors (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)
Without repeating myself, I would just like to say that I agree with everything that the above person said about the book. I was disappointed to find a "collection" of pictures with several repeats and no names even attached to the items. I could have put together a book like this with my own Sarah Coventry jewelry!!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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A Waste Of Money,
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This review is from: Sarah Coventry Jewelry: An Unauthorized Guide for Collectors (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)
I agree with the two previous reviews. Also, I would have liked to have seen smaller but more pictures and information regarding names of the jewelry, years sold, and available pieces in the sets. The authors should have done much more research before publishing. This is more of a paperback, photographic 'coffee table' book than a help to collectors.
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