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Field Guide To Costume Jewelry: The Crash Course In Costume Jewelry Kindle Edition

by Maureen Brodsky (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Written by an Ebay seller with 14 years experience this is a great guide to spotting fabulous costume jewelry. 175 beautiful photos illustrate a cornucopia of famous jewelry designers and manufacturers. Excellent detailed bibliography with short reviews helps you find additional resources. Includes a handy field checklist. She is a member of Costume Jewelry Collectors International.

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July 5, 2014
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00J1O9HWI
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Two Pines Studio (July 5, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 5, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 21004 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 180 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #606,785 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #210 in Antique & Collectible Jewelry (Books)
- #254 in Jewelry Craft (Kindle Store)
- #432 in Antiques & Collectibles (Kindle Store)

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4.4 124 ratings

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Maureen Brodsky

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My books are fun, short books about the history of jewelry. Each is packed with information. They are loaded with photographs. If you 'd like to collect jewelry but don't know where to start, these e-books give a concise overview.

I have been an avid collector of estate and costume jewelry since college and dealer of jewelry for 14 plus years. I have written historical descriptions for an independent dealer's web-site and blog at www.jewelryhistorian.blogspot.com. My latest jewelry adventure includes metal-smithing and learning to make fine and costume jewelry. I've got a few pieces up on Etsy in my Opulent Artifacts shop.

I'm a member of Costume Jewelry Collectors International and earned a B.F.A. from Carnegie-Mellon University.

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Great Read!!

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2022

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This book was awesome, exactly what I was looking for. This book has great photos and valuable information regarding collecting vintage jewelry.

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Candice

Great book for beginners

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021

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This book covers popular costume jewelry designers and companies, including their maker's marks. It is easy to read and helpful for field research as well as reference. A good choice for beginner collectors and resellers.

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2021

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But quit short. I found the descriptions helpful and the pictures are nice. I just want to find a glossary so I can understand her tems

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Barbara

Very informative book.

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2017

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This is a must have for anyone who collects or just wants to learn about costume jewelry. As a collector, I will be returning to the pages of this book time and again.

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Angie A.

Great book for a novice, like me!

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2017

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This book has great information with pictures. It's really a great guide to show you what to look for. I can't wait to try it out and see how much I learned!

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2019

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Perhaps this works as an overview for a completely inexperienced collector. On the other hand, omissions such as Bogoff, Sherman and Star are somewhat glaring. And Schiaparelli as an afterthought seems also amiss. If you, as a reader, are just venturing into collecting, I would highly recommend adding Marcia 'Sparkles' Brown's "Unsigned Beauties of Costume Jewelry" as further essential reading as well as her other books on Signed Beauties and Coro. Schiffer also has a series of helpful publications.

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viv

Awesome

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2016

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Helpful and enjoyed looking at pictures. Although it wouldn't fit all on my screen. Will recommend to others that is into vintage

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Tori

I would have given 5 stars...

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2017

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I Would have given 5 stars if I did not already know a good 98% of the content already. I’ve been collecting for years but you NEVER stop learning. With that being said, This is a really nice little reference / reminder to have “especially on your tablet” for anywhere on the go. If you’re brand new to buying, selling, collecting.... Then this is PERFECT for you!

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Terry Mooney

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2023

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I have started collecting vintage brooches and this book is invaluable to a beginner. Although the book focuses on mainly American designers and I'm from England it was still a fascinating read and I learnt so much. I know what I'm looking for now and have already added to my collection with a few quality but low priced pieces. It was written quite a few years ago but is still relevant.

Val H.

Very basic

Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2019

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I'm just starting to learn about vintage costume jewelry and I already knew most of what's in this book. Definitely a crash course but good for a quick dip into a fascinating subject.

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