<p>The delight in owning colored and large stone costume jewelry has grown over the last five years into a competitive and often displayed interest among an international group of enthusiasts. This new field of collecting is imaginatively conveyed through the appealing photographs and factual text of this new book. Both the famous and the little-known designers of costume jewelry alike are represented by carefully chosen examples, as well as the majority of pieces which bear no signature at all. Here one can see hundreds of necklaces, complete and partial sets, bracelets, rings, earrings and hair ornaments made with a wide variety of colored and opaque glass stones, metals, and plastics. The price guide can be used to estimate values in the current market place. Collectors, dealers, and fashion historians all will enjoy the many beautiful examples shown here for the first time in print. , 335 photos, 8 1/2'' x 11'', Price Guide</p>

Costume Jewelry : The Fun of Collecting

Nancy Schiffer

Schiffer Pub. Ltd

<p>This book presents a wide variety of Southwest Indian-made jewelry that features many different types and colors of turquoise, according to origin. Beautiful color photographs show examples of this fine Indian craft dating back a hundred years and up to the present with innovative designs. Men's as well as women's jewelry is included to display the many colors and textures of turquoise in belts, bracelets, bolo ties, necklaces, and many other beautiful pieces.</p>

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