Miriam Haskell began selling especially beautiful costume jewelry in 1926, and her company continues to the present. Today, the jewelry that bears her name is highly sought after and the prices keep spiraling up. Claims abound that "this is a Miriam Haskell," but is it a Miriam Haskell? This important new book gives collectors the key information to make intelligent buying decisions. It provides specific details on the art, design, style, materials, construction, and signatures, all vital to the identification and dating of Haskell jewelry. It also dispels many of the myths that allow "wanna-bes" and fakes to flourish. Over 600 beautiful color photographs display the most extensive collection of Haskell jewelry ever brought together. The jewelry is categorized by designer, specifying notable eras. The text provides notations on innovations, style preferences, and in-depth descriptions pointing to key Haskell identifiers. Readers, from casual admirers to serious collectors and dealers, will find in this comprehensive book the essential information and breathtaking pictures they seek.

Attractive and versatile, Sarah Coventry jewelry ® was produced from 1949 through 1984 and is extremely popular with today's collectors. This carefully researched and stunningly photographed book provides detailed information about the items produced, including dates of manufacture and names furnished by the company. Organized chronologically, the book features hundreds of striking brooches, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, and sets, including those from the exclusive Lord and Lady Coventry Collection. Original catalog material and company newsletters are used to illustrate the versatility and widespread appeal of this delightful jewelry. Includes company overview, interviews with former employees, collector tips, glossary, and extensive index. Current market values are provided for all items.

The rise of rhinestones and glass beads from the glass industry in Bohemia and Austria is traced as a clamor grew in the mid-twentieth century for more costume jewelry. Popular jewelry designers used innovations in the shapes and colors of the stones to produce a wide variety of new effects, providing women with flashy yet affordable jewelry. This classic book has an updated price guide. Hundreds of fine costume jewelry pieces designed by Boucher, Hattie Carnegie, Ciner, Coro, de Lillo, Eisenberg, Kramer, Lane, Mazer, Schiaparelli, Schreiner, Warner, Weiss, and others are on display in this book.

Over 450 color photographs display thousands of signed and unsigned jewelry pieces arranged by color and designs. This book brings fact and practical advice to the joy of owning beautiful rhinestone jewelry. The repairing suggestions result from the author's experience caring for their own collections so that you, too, can learn to carefully clean, repair and store your jewelry. Current market values are with the captions.