| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
376 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Series |
The confident collector |
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Confident collector.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
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 designer; The most current prices available; Detailed descriptions and photos for easy identification; Tips on buying and selling; How to spot fakes and forgeries; Detailed bibliography; Predictions about hot trends of the future--Amazon.com. |
| Subject |
Costume jewelry -- Collectors and collecting.
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Costume jewelry -- Collectors and collecting.
(OCoLC)fst00880821
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| ISBN |
0380770784 (pbk.) |
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9780380770786 (pbk.) |
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