Synopsis
From disposable bauble to collectible art form!
Stylish and beautiful, vintage costume jewelry ignites the passions of collectors and fashionistas alike. Originally created as an inexpensive accessory to be worn and then discarded, costume jewelry is now considered an art form worth many times its original purchase price!
Warman's Costume Jewelry sparkles with wearable art creating during the past 100 years, spanning the Victorian era through the early part of the 21st century. Dazzling jewelry images, histories, profiles, and current market values are presented by one of the most highly regarded jewelry experts in the country, Pamela Y. Wiggins.
• Detailed descriptions and up-to-date pricing information for more than 750 pieces of jewelry
• Valuable background information about jewelry designers and manufacturers
• Tips on dating and identifying costume jewelry
Warman's Costume Jewelry offers a brilliant showcase for all the glitters!
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About the Author
Pamela Y. Wiggins' passion for costume jewelry includes studying pieces in her own collection and items she offers through her business--Chic Antiques by Pamela Wiggins--as well as exploring how popular culture and historical events shaped adornment worn decades ago. She is the co-founder of Costume Jewelry Collectors International, a global organization dedicated to costume jewelry education and holding renowned events for collectors. Wiggins also works as a free-lance writer and editor specializing in antiques and collectibles, serving as the antiques expert for About.com. She is a contributor to a number of national and regional publications on a variety of topics with a focus on collectible jewelry.
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Warman's Costume Jewelry Identification and Price Guide
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Krause Publications, Iola, WI, 2014
ISBN 10: 1440239444
ISBN 13: 9781440239441
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Seller: Dennis Holzman Antiques, Cohoes, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Size: 11" x 8 1/2". . Illustrated wraps, 254 pages, extensively illustrated in color. Includes information on costume jewelry from the Late Victorian period to the 2000s and covers well-known designers like Chanel, Dior, Schiaparelli, etc. Note written on title page. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 3 lbs 0 oz. Category: Antiques & Collectibles; Jewelry. ISBN: 1440239444. ISBN/EAN: 9781440239441. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 016752. Seller Inventory # 016752
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Warman's Costume Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide
Seller: Lake Country Books and More, Excelsior, MN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None as issued. Ex-library copy with expected stickers and stamps. First five pages have a light corner crease, otherwise text is in very good condition with no user markings found. Cover has moderate wear to surface and edges. Binding is tight and square; no creases to spine or cover. We are unable to ship oversize books and multi-volume sets internationally. Seller Inventory # BA12605240004
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Warman's Costume Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide
Seller: Salish Sea Books, Bellingham, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good++; Softcover; Covers are still glossy with minor edgewear and clear protective tape applied over the spine; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (Quatro, 10.75" - 11.75" tall); White covers with jewerly photos, and title in blue-green and red lettering; 2014, Krause Publications; 256 pages; "Warman's Costume Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide," by Pamela Y. Wiggins. Seller Inventory # SKU-0721AJ07407072
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Warman's Costume Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide
Seller: Salish Sea Books, Bellingham, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good++; Softcover; Covers are still glossy with a few light handling-marks; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (Quatro, 10.75" - 11.75" tall); 2.1 lbs; White covers with jewerly photos, and title in blue-green and red lettering; 2014, Krause Publications; 256 pages; "Warman's Costume Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide," by Pamela Y. Wiggins. Seller Inventory # SKU-1390AJ00212242
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Warman's Costume Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide
Seller: Salish Sea Books, Bellingham, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good++; Softcover; Covers are still glossy with a few light handling-marks; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (Quatro, 10.75" - 11.75" tall); White covers with jewerly photos, and title in blue-green and red lettering; 2014, Krause Publications; 256 pages; "Warman's Costume Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide," by Pamela Y. Wiggins. Seller Inventory # SKU-1194AC03108072
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Warman's Costume Jewelry : Identification and Price Guide
Seller: Mahler Books, PFLUGERVILLE, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Rare : out-of-print. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. It does have some cover shelfwear and edge wear. Inside pages are clean. ; 256 pages. Seller Inventory # 06GW22-180-159f