Warman's Vintage Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide (Warmans) [Paperback]

Leigh Lesher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 10, 2008

Trinkets and treasures, that's the story of vintage jewelry.

Today, jewelry is one of the most popular areas of collecting, and with millions of pieces on the market, there are plenty of possibilities for finding the piece that fits your interest and budget. Warman's Vintage Jewelry contains more than 800 color photos, descriptions and prices of stunning pieces of white metal and rhinestone jewelry. As a bonus, you will gain access to a history of rhinestones, including cuts and shapes.

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About the Author

Leigh Leshner has won high praise for her work, including the award-winning Hidden Treasures video series through her own film/television and production company, Venture Entertainment Group Inc. Leigh has been a jewellery dealer for more than 15 years and has written numerous books, including Art Plastic Jewelry and Costume Jewelry.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (July 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896896390
• ISBN-13: 978-0896896390
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,614 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Precious Metals
  • #11 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Jewelry
  • #22 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Reference

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Well, it's got nice pictures..., September 1, 2009

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Steven Crummy (El Cajon, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This is a beautiful picture book, with lots of lovely shots of vintage jewelry. If that's what you're looking for then look no further. However if you want detail or descriptions or history or really, much text beyond the approximate value, then you should consider something a little more comprehensive, like :Collecting Costume Jewelry 101: The Basics of Starting, Building & Upgrading as this book may not have as many pretty photos (although it has plenty) but it has a wealth of information about the designers and the companies who made so much of this beautiful, wearable art.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If you're into glass gems..., July 28, 2008

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If you're into jewelry with glass gems or the art deco look, this is an excellent resource. The text gives a good review of jewlery in the 1920s - 1940s, but on the level of an interested collector, not for a research paper. The photos are excellent and the pieces nicely categorized by type.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Next to no signed jewelry priced, August 28, 2008

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I would not invest in this book. Perhaps I was looking for something more instructive and for comparison than what this book offers. Before you purchase you should review in a book store or library.