This book is the first book of its kind, concentrating not only on costume jewelry, but also on those pieces that are unmarked or unsigned by the manufacturer. Over 1,000 photographs featuring 3,500 pieces of antique and collectible costume jewelry highlight this beautiful book. Brown carefully illustrates and discusses such details as the types of metal finishes used, the different cuts of stones, and stone setting techniques. Easy to read charts covering time lines, fashion dates, and jewelry introductions are provided for ease in identification of pieces. All photographs are indexed for easier research, and a helpful glossary has been included. 2005 values.
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This book truly "sparkles" (like the author's name) and would make an ideal gift for costume jewelry fans. Thousands of jewelry items are illustrated in over 1,000 color photographs and are complemented by captions that include descriptions and values.
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Marcia Brown published her first book, Unsigned Beauties of Costume Jewelry, in 2000. She is the host and co-writer of the award-winning Venture Entertainment books-on-tape series Hidden Treasures: A Collector's Guide to Antique & Vintage Jewelry. She is a frequent contributor to the Vintage Fashion & Costume Jewelry newsletter. An antique and vintage jewelry historian, lecturer, and collector, Brown also provides private consultations for many dealers, mall owners, and collectors.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
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Vintage Costume Jewelry-Unsigned and Still Beautiful!,
By "birc0021" (south st paul, MN United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Unsigned Beauties Of Costume Jewelry (Hardcover)
I think the book is worthy of it's name. It recognizes the beauty of unsigned pieces and their value. Each page includes colored photos of unsigned costume vintage pins, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The pictures are bright, clear, and vibrant. The only set back to this book is that the author has listed the value of the pieces a little to high. This is relative across the board though, so I wouldn't skip on purchasing this book. If you by vintage because you admire it's beauty and not it's maker, than this book is for you. Enjoy!
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
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Good Pics,
By Race Girl (Tucson, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Unsigned Beauties Of Costume Jewelry (Hardcover)
This is a decent book for prices and examples but didn't give much description on identifying. For instance it explains the different metals used to make the jewelry, but not how to identify which metal you have in your piece. Good for pics but not too good for identifying/dating pieces.
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NO "DESIGNER" IDENTIFICATION PROVIDED,
By A Customer
This review is from: Unsigned Beauties Of Costume Jewelry (Hardcover)
SAVE YOUR MONEY! The book title is deceiving if you are looking to "IDENTIFY" an unsigned Miriam Haskell, a Weiss bracelet, or a Trifari parure. Marcia "Sparkles" Brown provides pages upon pages of "sparkling" costume jewelry. However, there is no piece of jewelry in the book which is "identified" by designer or manufacturer. She describes;" SHE DOES NOT IDENTIFY - those are two very different things. Of course, if you do not know the difference between earrings, necklaces, bracelets and pins - or you just like pretty pictures, the book is a bargain. The book is also helpful if you want to learn the lingo, i.e. "cabachon, "parure." Her descriptions are excellently and accurately phrased. She also provides suggested prices per item or set. BUY ONLY if you want a suggested value or help in describing your own pieces. AGAIN, NO INDIVIDUAL ITEM IN THE BOOK IS IDENTIFIED BY DESIGNER OR MANUFACTURER.
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Once upon a time, many years ago, in the country known as France, so the story goes, Jouel was the term for the royal table silver of the king. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
navette rhinestones, rhinestone chatons, clear rhinestones, chaton rhinestones, blue chatons, green chatons, clear chatons, pastel rhinestones, iridescent rhinestones, gold chatons, lavender chatons, marquise rhinestones, blue navettes, glass navettes, teardrop rhinestones, pink chatons, orange chatons, borealis rhinestones, dark green rhinestones, citrine rhinestones, purple chatons, navette stones, emerald cut rhinestones, green navettes, green rhinestone eyes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Once upon a time, many years ago, in the country known as France, so the story goes, Jouel was the term for the royal table silver of the king. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
navette rhinestones, rhinestone chatons, clear rhinestones, chaton rhinestones, blue chatons, green chatons, clear chatons, pastel rhinestones, iridescent rhinestones, gold chatons, lavender chatons, marquise rhinestones, blue navettes, glass navettes, teardrop rhinestones, pink chatons, orange chatons, borealis rhinestones, dark green rhinestones, citrine rhinestones, purple chatons, navette stones, emerald cut rhinestones, green navettes, green rhinestone eyes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, World War, Szooches Top, Art Moderne New!
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- Plastic Jewelry by Lyngerda Kelley in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry by Harold Newman in Back Matter
- Fun Jewelry by Nancy N. Schiffer in Back Matter
- Indian Artifacts Of The Midwest by Lar Hothem in Back Matter
- Value Guide to Gas Station Memorabilia by B J Summers in Back Matter
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