Head to the flea markets and antique stores equipped with the expert knowledge shared in this great new guide! 
Jewelry expert and author C. Jeanenne Bell offers collectors-on-the-go a quick resource for collecting jewelry. Features more than 5,000 detailed descriptions of rings, brooches, bracelets, and necklaces, covering early 19th to mid-20th centuries. Antique, Modern, and Costume jewelry listings include detailed descriptions and up-to-date prices—providing collectors with the most valuable information right at their fingertips. A glossary of must-know jewelry terms is included, as well as tips on collecting, and more than 500 photographs and illustrations. 
C. Jeanenne Bell, G.G. is one of the world’s foremost experts and collectors of jewelry. She is also the author of How to be a Jewelry Detective and Answers to Questions about Old Jewelry, 1840-1950: 5th Edition. 
• Perfect pocketsize makes it easy to carry to flea markets and antique shows 
• Covers Antique, Modern, and Costume jewelry 
• Helpful tips for novice and experienced collectors alike

Warman's Antique Jewelry Field Guide: Values and Identification

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Bell, C. Jeanenne

Bell, Jeanenne

Antiques & Collectibles

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Many people are curious about old jewelry. Usually they have some tucked away somewhere or have inherited jewelry passed down from previous generations. This book helps readers accurately circa date their pieces, authenticate and identify metals, and determine the value of treasured items made form 1840 to 1950. With 2000 updated prices, this revised edition is a key reference for dealers, collectors, and appraisers. Sections include jewelry styles from 1840 to 1950, an overview of 100 years of cameos, and the answers to questions about jewelry manufacturing and construction techniques. 
*2000 updated prices *Additional information includes Mexican jewelry, Bakelite, and makers' marks

Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry: Covers 1840-1950

History

Queen Victoria of Great Britain made a tremendous impact on the world, so much so that the era of her reign was given her name. Items from the Victorian period have a reputation for beauty and elegance, which is why they are such popular collectibles. This one-of-a-kind reference covers the beautiful jewelry of the Victorian Age, from 1837 to 1901. Gemologist C. Jeanenne Bell offers collectors this fascinating all-color exploration of the illustrious age and the elegant jewelry that is produced.
Decade by decade, Bell reveals how the fashion of the time influenced the style of jewelry, and how innovations in manufacturing affected jewelry production. Jewelry listings provide current marketplace values, and also cover American and French jewelry styles from the time. Over 1,000 color pictures and illustrations convey the true beauty of Victorian era jewelry it produced.

Collecting Victorian Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide

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Illustrates various pieces of antique jewelry and provides information on jewelry metals, stones, and values as well as the relationship between jewelry and clothing styles

Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry 1840 to 1950

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Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry: "1840 To 1950"