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OverviewThis beautiful and easy-to-follow book is a thorough reference to antique and period jewelry, created over a 200-year period, in Canada, Europe, The United Kingdom, and The United States. It presents the changes in construction techniques and jewelry styles through over 680 color photographs, with clear descriptions and explanations. From the Georgian through the Victorian, Belle Epoche, Art Deco, and Modern periods, the fascinating story of jewelry evolving with women's fashions is told. Great designers' work is identified along with their materials. Their findings, fittings, and makers' marks are fully explained._x000D_The values reference section is organized to locate pieces without going through the entire book; bracelets, brooches, and each other form are shown together visually, in chronological order. Advanced collectors and appraisers will find this a complete and quick-reference tool. Novices will enjoy learning this fascinating field quickly from the many illustrated identification tips. AUTHOR: Diana Sanders Cinamon is a personal property appraiser with a specialty in antiques and collectible jewelry. She is a certified gemologist and Graduate Certified Appraiser who teaches courses in jewelry identification and lives in San Bernadino, California. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Diana Sanders CinamonPublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weight: 1.633kg ISBN: 9780764333002ISBN 10: 0764333003 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 30 June 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Replaced By: 9780764346491 Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDiana Sanders Cinamon is a personal property appraiser with a specialty in antique and collectible jewelry. She also teaches courses in appraising and jewelry. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |