Covering every phase, fad, and style of costume jewelry, this detailed guide also features hundreds of photos and a special section on the why, what, how, and where of collecting. 200 b&w photos. 8-page, full-color insert.

Easy-to-follow instructions and carefully executed illustrations make it possible for anyone to learn the basics of an age-old art form and fashion beautiful, lasting objects. Author discusses tools and techniques, use of gems and enamels, wire inlay, casting, and other topics. 72 line illustrations and diagrams.

Excerpt from The Jeweller's Guide and Handy Reference Book In compiling the following work, it has been our aim to give real and useful information in as little space as possible. We find that comparatively little is known as to the true value of gold and silver articles, and their marks, &c., though persons of wealth having an inclination for precious stones and jewellery, may, with a little discretion, get supplied at reasonable prices from their respective jewellers, now that competition is so keen. In this, as in all other branches of business, the best article Will be found the most satisfactory in' the end, to both the dealer and the wearer. For the kind assistance rendered in the collection of the matter for this brief work, the author gladly ac knowledges his obligation to Mr Robinson, of the Goldsmith's Company, and the Assay Masters of every provincial Goldsmith's Hall; also to the following gentlemen who have kindly given consent for extrac'ts to be inserted from their valuable copyright works to Messrs. W. R. Chambers, Edinburgh; Mr E. I. Streeter, Bond Street, London, author of Precious Stones and Gems; to Mr W. J. Cripps, m.a., London, author of Old English Plate, its makers and marks, published by Mr Murray; and to Mr George E. Gee, Birmingham, author of The Goldsmith's Handbook, and The Silversmith's. Handbook. The question of Hall Marking will be more appreciated by all classes, the more it is understood, because the public are better satisfied when they know a thing is real, and will gladly pay more than the difference in cost. We find that hall-marked goods are becoming more and more in demand; it would be a great mistake to abolish the Hall-mark, but a more simple and uniform system throughout the United Kingdom is desirable; also the practice of foreign watch-cases being sent to England to be marked, and then returned and sold as English-made watches, with cheap foreign movements in, is a system which un doubtedly places the English watchmakers at a disadvantage, and ought to be altered. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Complete text of crucial medieval work of philosophy: reconciliation of Aristotle and Scripture. Includes Life of Maimonides, analysis of The Guide, indexes of quotations from Scripture, Talmud. Maimonides, brilliant forerunner of Aquinas.

Popularized by Coco Chanel in Paris during the 1920s, costume jewelry -- from the inexpensive to the extravagant -- has come into its own, creating a skyrocketing market for both investors and collectors. This guide covers it all, from Coro, Eisenberg, and Trifari to Miriam Haskell and Joseff. Complete with the latest prices, descriptions, and fascinating histories of the most famous manufacturers, it provides new and essential information for every collector: Listings for every major designerThe most current prices availableDetailed descriptions and photos for easy identificationTips on buying and sellingHow to spot fakes and forgeriesDetailed bibliographyPredictions about hot trends of the future

Beginning and experienced collectors and even dealers sometimes have difficulty distinguishing a valuable piece of costume jewelry from less valuable jewelry. Two brooches, both signed by the same designer, can have vastly different values. This book provides beginning collectors with friendly one-on-one advice on how to begin a collection and how to recognize good quality costume jewelry. Background information for almost 130 different manufacturers, including the author s recommendations on which pieces from each designer are the most collectible, are provided. Over 200 new photos have been added to this edition, bringing the total to around 900 full-color photographs. A new section on miscellaneous makers is featured, and additional, up-to-date information about selling jewelry on eBay is provided. Once again, tips on how to upgrade a collection by selling to dealers and trading with friends; tips on how to catalog a collection; and tips on repairing, storing, and cleaning jewelry are included. A glossary of jewelry terms, complete bibliography, and an index of patent design numbers round out the book. 2008 values.

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