Books about Rhinestones from Amazon.com

Appeals to jewelry enthusiasts with tastes on both ends of the economic spectrum -from common pieces ranging in price from $2 -$20, and the most elusive items commanding $14,000+ at auction

Figural jewelry, a fashion forward choice, and popular item featured at top auction houses, represents about 75% of the costume jewelry market.

Few pieces of jewelry make such a statement as the fun, whimsical, and enchanting costume jewelry figurals. Whether your figurals passion is based on fashion, or a collector's eye for detail, Warman's Costume Jewelry Figurals offers valuable tips on what to look for when buying figurals, up and coming designers to watch for, and secondary market pricing to assess worth. Featuring more than 1,000 items and photos of jewelry figurals including charms, of people, dogs, flowers, faces, seahorses, Christmas trees and more, you will find answers and inspiration in this must-have guide..
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This gorgeous full-color jewelry guide captures the history, beauty, and value of rhinestone jewelry in one complete collectors' reference It features an extensive collection of desirable rhinestone pieces, including pins, necklaces, bracelets, bangles, earrings, and dress clips.

Each piece, from the beautiful and elegant to the whimsical and figural, is vividly displayed in more than 400 detailed photographs. Prices reflect the current jewelry market. This comprehensive guide also educates the reader on the history of rhinestone jewelry, the types of settings and stones used, and how to determine the value of a piece.

* Features more than 400 full-color photos * Identifies and prices the most desirable rhinestone pieces * Offers historical overview of rhinestone jewelry.
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Marcia Sparkles Brown, renowned jewelry expert and author of Unsigned Beauties of Costume Jewelry, Signed Beauties of Costume Jewelry Volumes I and II, and Coro Jewelry, has produced an all-new volume, this time dedicated to rhinestone jewelry. The author has drawn from over 500 designers and unsigned pieces in her private collection to take readers on a sightseeing journeyyou can view more than 1,600 figurals; animals from the real to the unreal; and whimsicals that reveal the artistry of twentieth century jewelry designers. Chapters include People From Around the World from faraway places like Africa and Australia; Dancers from ballet to folk; Barnyard Animals; A Trip to the Zoo; Transportation from horse drawn carriages to airplanes; Under the Sea; and Mythical Beasts including dragons from China, India, and America. This book will take you around the world in your armchair, send you back in time to your childhood, and bring a smile to your face..
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The singer recounts his former life as a philanderer, profligate, and drug and alcohol user--including his abusive relationship with Tanya Tucker--and his eventual conversion to religion and a stable marriage. Reprint. AB. LJ. .
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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..
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An identification handbook and value guide, with priceless new information and more than 200 new photographs of collectible rhinestone treasures 16-page color section. Over 750 b&w photos..
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