Vintage jewelry reference sites a starting point for finding information, marks, values, dates and company information on vintage jewelry. Sure, vintage jewelry from the victorian era through the 1930s can have a very vintage look to it meaning it doesnt look new. A passion for fabulous fakes by tanenbaum, carole isbn. Vintage costume jewelry, vintage rhinestone jewelry store. Many fine antique collections started out with just a good book. Vintage costume jewelry listings are added on the first of each month. Oct 20, 2019 costume jewellery jewelry books vintage old retro designers.
Featured in this group is a 7 rhinestone bracelet marked weiss, a silver toned flower brooch by trifari, a bow brooch marked weiss, a white glass beaded choker and a gold tone blue. I know, because i have an online vintage jewelry site, enchantment vintage costume jewelry and i still reference this book frequently. Fine jewelry offerings at skinner include estate, antique, modern, and artistdesigned fine jewelry and gemstones from the 18th through 21st centuries. The price on some of these has gotten out of hand, but if i were left with only 3, it would be these and i own about 20. Researching costume jewelry antique and vintage hall of. Vintage and antique costume jewelry the first costume jewelry may have been made more than 300 years ago, but many people started wearing antique and costume jewelry during the art nouveau period. You have arrived at the web site for the most incredible vintage costume jewelry culled from all over the world but especially the united states. Vintage and antique costume jewelry collectors weekly.
All of these resources are recommended for those interested in learning about vintage costume jewelry. History of fantasy and fashion in jewels by vivienne becker hardcover march 1997. Book pieces vintage costume jewelry lillys vintage jewelry. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, costume jewelry was primarily made to imitate the look of fine gemstone pieces. The napier jewelry book is a visual encyclopedia of napier costume jewelry. Here is a vintage necklace and earrings set by sherman to make you swoonsiam red aurora borealis crystal beads. This book was one of my first books on costume jewelry, and it is so easy to learn from. Vintage carved bakelite jewelry, from the great style era of the 1930s and 1940s, remains a highly soughtafter category of collectible interest worldwide. A list of vintage costume jewelry designers from the 1950s through the 1990s, along with the womens contemporary labels we are proud to offer through our clothing collections. Reeferene books for vintage costume jewelry the ebay community.
Welcome to vintage jewelry online we offer outstanding costume, antique and estate jewelry and accessories one of a kind items for the beginning or advanced collector. Learn how much your vintage costume jewelry is worth with. Wiggins passion for costume jewelry includes studying pieces in her own collection and items she offers through her businesschic antiques by pamela wigginsas well as exploring how popular culture and historical events shaped adornment worn decades ago. But there are times when you can find jewelry from the 40s, 50s, and 60s in likenew condition or very lightly worn. To increase your understanding of of antique jewelry, costume jewelry, historic hallmarks. Vintage sherman siam red aurora borealis swarovski bead necklace and earrings, status. Vintage costume jewelry identification and value guide. Jewelry lovers, venture through this amazing database of vintage jewelry articles, catalogs, and brochures, as well as ads, galleries, and patents. My goal has been to select and make available for purchase the finest examples of vintage costume jewelry collected over time. From designer pieces to unmarked, plastics, bakelite. Dont take the condition of a vintage jewelry item for granted.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I take personal interest in every piece offered here, and many have been in my own personal collection. Elevated to an art form in miniature, exquisite works of jewelry are often crafted in gold or platinum, and encrusted with. She is the cofounder of costume jewelry collectors international, a global organization dedicated to costume jewelry education and holding renowned events for collectors. Values shown in this price guide reflect the actual selling price in the venue stated in. The wearable art movement schiffer book for collectors by marbeth schon. Ciner is a highquality jewelry manufacturer still doing business today. Antique and costume jewelry video series brings you this beautiful book, featuring more than 1,000 pieces of jewelry. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Youll find us helpful, friendly, and as far as we can be knowledgeable. The price on some of these has gotten out of hand, but if i were left with only 3, it would be these and i. Vintage treasures incredible vintage costume jewelry.
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It is the most comprehensive book on vintage costume. A vintage costume jewelry group that includes a large selection of clip earrings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets by corocraft, trifari weiss, lisner and more. Vintage signed coro gold pearl 7 strand aurora borealis crystal. We sell vintage jewelry, rhinestone jewelry, designer signed, vintage silver and christmas tree pins at our online vintage jewelry store. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Use the clickable buttons below for general sections. Costume jewelry is constantly in the news american first lady michelle obama wore vintage pieces at the inauguration. I guess vintage costume jewelry books are another obsession of mine. Costume jewelry history and jewelry marks copy the following html code and insert it at the spot on your page where you want the above logo and text to appear. Unfollow vintage jewelry to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintage costume jewelry ads old magazine ads with vintage costume jewelry including trifari, coro, bogoff and more to come. Cameo jewelry, antique jewelry, vintage costume jewelry, vintage costumes, history books, the collector, modern jewelry, jewelry collection, retro. Vintage costume jewelry collection liveauctioneers.
The term costume jewelry was coined in the 1920s, but jewelry and ornamentation made out of nonprecious materials have been worn since ancient times. I have been studying, researching, and selling vintage costume jewelry since 1999. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Hi, does anyone have any suggestions for good reference books for costume jewelry. Elevated to an art form in miniature, exquisite works of jewelry are often crafted in gold or platinum, and encrusted with diamonds, pearls, and colorful gemstones. While it is sometimes labeled as junk, fake, or fashion jewelry, antique and vintage costume jewelry often incorporates workmanship and materials on par with, and sometimes. The price on some of these has gotten out of hand, but if i. Hard to find and expensive but one of the few indepth resources on this type of jewellery. From everpopular bangles and hinged bracelets, to pins, dress clips, buckles, pendants, and earrings, these little works. Oct, 2003 i know, because i have an online vintage jewelry site, enchantment vintage costume jewelry and i still reference this book frequently. Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you wish. Wiggins also works as a freelance writer and editor specializing in antiques and collectibles, serving as. Ive put together a guide containing photos and suggested values based on the jewelry that ive owned andor sold myself.
Vintage costume jewelry is a perfect way to go green. Includes swarvowski, krementz, 14k gold, pearls, diamonds, coral, turquoise, necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and more. An assortment of vintage costume jewelry including a beaded sautoir necklace, a long strand of imitation pearls, one stick pin, and five brooches or lapel pins. Collectible jewelry costume, collectible jewelry and. Hobe cie was founded in 1887 by goldsmith jacques hobe, but when costume jewelry collectors think of hobe, they picture the tasselled and beaded necklaces made by jacques son, william, who established an american offshoot of the company in 1927. Other popular materials frequently used in vintage jewelry include glass, shell, wood, lucite, celluloid, enamel, bakelite, imitation pearls and stones, tigers eye, and opals. I know, because i have an online vintage jewelry site, enchantment. See more ideas about vintage costume jewelry, costume jewelry and vintage costumes. This is an excellent reference book and more for the serious collector because it has higher quality costume jewelry researched.
Wiggins also works as a freelance writer and editor specializing in antiques and collectibles, serving as the antiques expert for. Filled with 400 color photographs that bring these glittering baubles to life, the book details white metal and rhinestone jewelry of the 1920s1940s. Trifari rhinestone flower necklace vintage jewelry 19201940s p. There are 1500 items of vintage costume jewelry, contemporary costume jewelry, fine estate jewelry, and accessories. This website has been up since january 1999 you can see our full update history here. The more books you have, the more book pieces that you come across.
This item has been evaluated and verified by a gia certified diamond grader. Nobio womens shiny crystal rhinestone silver plated pendent chain necklace stud earring costume fashion jewelry set. Collection of vintage costume jewelry liveauctioneers. Click through to shop and learn more about each designer. Nandn vintage costume jewelry is based in toronto, canada. Please dont forget to also browse the earrings, jewelry matching sets parures, bracelets, necklaces, bridal wedding jewelry. That put hobe at the beginning of the american costume jewelry boom between the two world wars.
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