Books

Trinkets to 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...

Mom’s bizarro bracelets...That “what-was-I-thinking?” necklace... Aunt Bertha’s big glunky brooches. Vintage Redux shows readers everywhere how to take a drawer full of jewelry duds and turn them into dreams...

This book is based on the author's informative and interesting news column that has run in antique publications across the country since 1997. These articles are presented here, along with photographs of hundreds of pieces of vintage costume jewelry with descriptions, designer names, and current collector values...

A companion for jewelry lovers and collectors searching for that special piece of jewelry, this book aids in identifying the good from the bad, and the valuable from the worthless pieces. Over 750 color photos identifying over 950 pieces...

Celebrated designer Kaari Meng—owner of the Hollywood-based store, French General—invites beaders along to learn all about her distinctive French flea market style. Meng’s projects charm with their vintage flair and feminine beauty, yet all require very little experience to make...

The first book on how to make vintage-style jewelry, this guide teaches readers how to create over 25 beautiful heirlooms of their own. Using a range of affordable and widely available materials, Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell presents classic and unique projects, including: -An elegant evening necklace with a Victorian feel -A silver charm bracelet with old mementos and pressed silver beads -A silk evening bag with matching velvet trim -A brooch made from old china -A multicolored filigree bracelet -And more! Clear step-by-step illustrations and easy-to master techniques such as wiring, beading, and netting, ensure that even beginners can produce these stunning, delicate, and charming keepsakes.

Vintage style is now—and with its rich colors and classic designs, timeless romanticism and old-world elegance, it’s the look that every jewelry maker and wearer craves. These 50 eye-catching and wide-ranging beaded projects show exactly why, from dangling cloisonné beads on a rich, velvet ribbon choker to glittering blue and green crystals paired with silver filigree in a stunning necklace-and-earring combo...

As good as gold, this book satisfies the tastes of anyone with a curiosity for old white metal and rhinestone jewelry. The award-winning producer of the Hidden Treasures: Antique and Costume Jewelry video series brings you this beautiful book, featuring more than 1,000 pieces of jewelry...

Fabulous Fakes showcases some of the most brilliant and beautiful vintage costume jewelry ever designed -- from the Victorian era to the present. Curator and connoisseur Carole Tanenbaum invites you on an unforgettable tour of her private collection, complete with stunning photographs and an insider's look at the history of costume jewelry.

The historical background for each type of jewelry featured is presented, along with almost 300 detailed color photos and prices. Jewelry categories include costume, Native American, copper, and Mexican jewelry, all crafted between 1925 and the mid-1970s...