Researching costume jewelry rcj is a collaboration of hundreds of costume jewelry collectors and dealers who have shared and continue to share their knowledge, photos, written articles, and jewelry catalogs along with assisting in other ways. Researching costume jewelry history, jewelry marks. Her research is obviously a serious labor of love i understand she is a former educator which would explain her finely tuned detail on presenting accurately her subject matter. May 17, 2010 if you have bought the series of julia carrolls books, collecting costume jewelry 101, 202 and 303, you come to think after each book, this is her best one yet. She has since extended and reinforced her knowledge of antiques and design through international research, becoming one of the worlds leading experts in the. Compressing collecting costume jewelry into a tidy little package is no easy feat. I own a couple other books and have checked out other books from the library on costume jewelry collecting, and this book by far is the best.
Thanks to our generous donors and sponsors, weve created a spot where you can explore jewelryrelated features, learn about yearly cjci events, and access resources to help you connect with other collectors. This first tome is mostly about iding vintage composition of clasps, hooks, metals etc. She taught computer science for many years, and at that time very few published materials were available to teach young children, so she frequently wrote her own lessons. See more ideas about vintage costume jewelry, costume jewelry and vintage costumes. Julia carroll is a fabulous costume jewelry historian and i have all three of her books, collecting costume jewelry 101, 202 and 303.
You can always sell your jewelry books back to us later on if you want to change your collection and get rid of the copies you dont need anymore. Billed as the sequel to collecting costume jewelry 101, the newly released volumes coverage is impressive. Cofounder of costume jewelry collectors international, an educational website experience pamela y. Wiggins also works as a freelance writer and editor specializing in antiques and collectibles, serving as the antiques expert for. How to collect costume jewelry barbara berger reveals her. This book provides beginning collectors with friendly oneo. Jun 01, 2004 julia carroll is a fabulous costume jewelry historian and i have all three of her books, collecting costume jewelry 101, 202 and 303. Carrolls newest book, collecting costume jewelry 303. Vintage costume jewelry identification and value guide. One of the most fun jewelry collecting categories would be unsigned weiss. Carrolls books collecting costume jewelry, especially the first book 101. 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. These reputable dealers also carry collectible contemporary jewelry from the best designers around.
The term costume jewelry was coined in the 1920s, but jewelry and ornamentation made out of nonprecious materials have been worn since ancient times. The evolution of limitededition artists creations, as well as fashion and costume jewelry, are explored through the wellresearched text, photographs and. Make sure that all of the rhinestones are still in place before buying a piece. Have you ever wondered why collectors flipover a piece of costume jewelry to examine the back. Thanks to our generous donors and sponsors, weve created a spot where you can explore jewelry related features, learn about yearly cjci events, and access resources to help you connect with other collectors. Vintage and antique costume jewelry collectors weekly.
Why collect unsigned vintage antique costume jewelry. This magnificent book documents the trends, sources and makers of innovative 20th century designer jewelry in european countries. Isbn 9781574326260 9781574326260 softcover, collector books, 2010 the inspiring story of takahashi bird pins. The basics of dating jewelry 19351980, identification and value guide by carroll, julia c. It provides excellent background information on how to evaluate a piece, when to buy and when to walk away. Collecting costume jewelry 202 the basics of dating jewelry 1935 1980 identification and value guide by julia c. Costume jewelry identification and price guide confident collector by harrice miller 2nd edition. The much anticipated sequel to collecting costume jewelry 1. The flip side, exploring costume jewelry from the back, identification and value guide. 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. It was published by booksurge publishing and has a total of 100 pages in the book. A recent purchase that i really liked and has alot of information is pamela wiggins warmans costume jewelry which came out fairly recently. This book provides beginning collectors with friendly oneonone advice on how to begin a collection and how to recognize.
She used this skill in trying to teach others about collecting costume jewelry. Sep 05, 2006 collecting costume jewelry 202 is an awesome presentation on the basics of collecting and dating pieces from the 1930s through the 1980s. Carroll, takes us knowledgeably from the beginning of collecting costume jewelry and onward through the continuing journey in her comprehensive book. Over 750 color photographs of costume jewelry that is within the means of most collectors are featured. There are also tips on how to upgrade a collection by selling to dealers, selling on ebay, and trading with friends. Welcome addition to books on collecting and identifying costume jewelry. New in box monster high catty noir daughter of werecat doll. How to collect and appraise antique jewelry huffpost. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The vast majority of vintage, and especially antique pre1930 costume jewelry is unsigned. Collecting costume jewelry, 303, the flip side by julia c. Carroll 2009, ukpaperback, illustrated at the best online prices at ebay. Collecting costume jewelry 202 is an awesome presentation on the basics of collecting and dating pieces from the 1930s through the 1980s.
I learned this several years ago by writing a book on the topic, warmans costume jewelry krause publications, and more recently lecturing to a group of fine jewelry enthusiasts. This book provides beginning collectors with friendly oneonone advice on how to begin a collection and how to recognize good quality costume jewelry. Some are general, some are makerspecific and some are just nice coffeetable books. She then writes another wonderful book that is filled with more new information on designers, stunning photos of beautiful costume jewelry, and fills the pages with fabulous vintage. The brunialtis first book american costume jewelry, 19351950 by carla and roberto brunialti mazzota, milan, 1997 is in italian, and hard to find, but indispensible and superb, based on thorough patent and advertisement research, and giving dates and designers for pieces. Collecting costume jewelry 202 book dating jewelry 2nd ed. If you are a jewelry designer, this book will be a constant source of inspiration to stir your imaginative juices. Beginning and experienced collectors and even dealers sometimes have difficulty distinguishing a valuable piece of costume jewelry from less valuable jewelry. Bsk my fair lady hat brooch collecting costume jewelry 202 p. Julia carroll has been collecting costume jewelry for over 12 years. The evolution of limitededition artists creations, as well as fashion and costume jewelry, are explored through the. Specializing in hollycraft costume jewelry ruby lane. Carroll collectors books a division of schroeder publishing co. The book has an index, which so many of these types of books lack.
Special acknowledgments go to dotty stringfield who created rcj in 1997 with the help of. That put hobe at the beginning of the american costume jewelry boom between the two world wars. Included in this comprehensive volume are over 1,200 photographs of collectible costume jewelry designs for 97 companies. Having the julia carroll collecting costume jewelry series books in your library will absolutely afford you the very best in education about this passionate hobby. This is one that will be a reference to further fuel your creativity. Costume jewelry 101, written by a teacher, is the instructive primer for costume jewelry collecting. Find great deals on ebay for costume jewelry books and lot used pins brooch. If you are a tourist in the costume jewelry collecting world then this book is full of shiny things to look at. Buy jewelry books and look at photos of signed weiss jewels. Background information for almost different manufacturers, including the authors recommendations on which pieces from each designer are the most collectible, are provided. There is however much more on when certain metals and designs occurred so that you can identify the period of jewelry, particularly unmarked items. Collectible jewelry costume, collectible jewelry and. Collecting costume jewelry 202 19351980 by julia c. Wiggins is a former writer for the spruce crafts who contributed 438 articles on antique collecting.
Buy a cheap copy of collecting costume jewelry 101. If youre looking for anything in particular in trifari, please let me know as we have an extensive inventory. It is impossible to cover everything about vintage costume jewelry in just one post. Trifari, wiess, coco chanel and monet are a few of the higher end costume jewelry makers. This is a well illustrated book full of inspiring designs. Ciner is a highquality jewelry manufacturer still doing business today. About the author julia carroll has been collecting costume jewelry for over 12 years.
How to collect costume jewelry barbara berger reveals. She is the cofounder of costume jewelry collectors international, a global organization dedicated to costume jewelry education and holding renowned events for collectors. Background information for almost different manufacturers, including the author s recommendations on which pieces from each designer are the most collectible, are provided. Two brooches, both signed by the same designer, can have vastly different values. Collecting costume jewelry 202 book basics dating 19351980 julia c. Judith miller began collecting in the 1960s while a student at edinburgh university in scotland. Shes written over 400 articles on antique collecting for the spruce crafts. The much anticipated sequel to collecting costume jewelry 101 takes students through another phase of jewelry collectingthe basics of dating jewelry from 19351980. What a beginning collector needs is a book with sound historical knowledge and corresponding images to study. The basics of dating jewelry 19351980, identification and value guide by julia c. Collecting vintage hollycraft costume jewelry the costs of vintage hollycraft costume jewelry are on the rise, particularly for christmas tree jewelry, rhinestone bracelets and rhinestone necklace and earring sets. Collecting costume jewelry 202 the basics of dating jewelry 1935 1980 identification and price guide. As my own collecting tastes continue to change, my knowledge of the history of vintage costume jewelry continues to increase. Collecting costume jewelry 101 by julia carroll this book is titled collecting costume jewelry 101 by julia carroll and is nearly identical to the more currently released editions such as isbn 1574325620 or isbn 9781574325621 or the 2nd edition or any other more recent edition.
Whether youre just wanting a fashionableforthemoment look for yourself or a gift for a jewelry collecting friend, there are some great sites to shop online for quality vintage costume jewelry ranging from the victorian era through the 1970s. I have quite a few jewelry books so view my other items for more selections. Pamela is an antique expert and the author of three books on the subject. Bsk corn or fruit brooch inside the jewelry box 2 p. The photos are especially crisp and clear and plentiful. Collecting costume jewelry 101 by julia carroll ebay. Most highquality costume jewelry will have the company name or stamp. So many different companies, designers, periods, styles, and materials to cover makes for a daunting task. Buy cheap jewelry books online jewelry book rentals. What i really didnt care for was the over emphasis on the very pricey and the very trendy for the year of the book, it looks dated.
Get the right books today, there is a plethora of books that specialize in antique and estate jewelry. How to collect costume jewelry on the eve of her museum exhibition and fashion jewelry book launch with assouline, barbara berger reveals her collecting tips. Find out more about collecting antique costume jewelery with expert tips from an antique. This book relies more on drawings and ads than actual pieces of jewelry compared to collecting costume jewelry 101. I have three books that are either contributed to, or written by judith miller. Im fascinated with the beauty, quality and inexpensiveness vintage costume jewelry can offer. The flip side, exploring costume jewelry from the back, identification and value guide 9781574326260 by carroll, julia c. The price of antique costume jewelry is increased if the companys name is imprinted on the jewelry. The title of this book is collecting costume jewelry christmas tree pins. Carroll is the author of collecting costume jewelry 101 4. If you collect only signed jewelry, you will miss way too many highly collectible items. 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. Carroll julia c abebooks abebooks shop for books, art.