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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.

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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.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: House of Collectibles; 3rd 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: 2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #205,574 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Official Price Guide to Costume Jewelry, July 3, 2002
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.
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1.0 out of 5 stars The Official Price Guide to Costume Jewelry (Official Price, June 6, 2003
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I have used many price guides and this is one which I do not recommend. It is helpful with designer names but that's about it!!! I have not found it to be very helpful with specific pieces of costume jewelry...
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2.0 out of 5 stars Price Guide to Costume Jewelry, August 26, 2003
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Not for the beginner or if you are looking for to identify the less expensive pieces.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 3rd Edition, (black & white but Extensive) very helpful
This seems to be an excellent overview of costume jewelry. The books content includes not only hundreds of Black & white example photos but manufacturing/designer marks and... Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars A lot of information but hard to appreciate pictures.
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. Read more
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