Unsigned Beauties of Costume Jewelry : Identification and Values by Marcia Sparkles Brown (2000, Hardcover, Illustrated edition)

Beautiful pictures, good information

The pictures in this book are all good, clear color photos. Most of the book is pictures. The first 33 pages have very good information about rhinestone jewelry for the collector. The information about the history of costume jewelry and dating jewelry is very interesting. The only disappointment for me is that the author does not give any dates or even general time periods for any of the jewelry pictured in this book. Nor does she give any hints as to how she decided on the prices she assigned to most of the pieces.
If you are interested in collecting costume jewelry, this is a good book to own.Read full review

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Disappointment

I bought this book specifically for identification of Makers of unsigned Costume Jewelry, which is what I thought I was getting. Not so. Just shows photos and describes the object. I still have to do my own research to try to determine the Maker. Very disappointed. Don't waste your money.Read full review

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Unsigned costume jewelry book its beautiful

I haven't gotten to enjoy studying the whole book , however it has beautiful pictures. Thank you

BUY THIS BOOK. YOU WILL BE VERY HAPPY. LOTS OF GOOD PICTURES AND EXPLANATIONS.

LOVE THIS BOOK. I COLLECT BROOCHES AND UNSIGNED PIECES OF COSTUME JEWELRY AND IT EXPLAINS ALOT. THANKS AGAIN, TERRI

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The internet is great. Google is the best. But there is something about having good quality photos that overrules all else.

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Good dial

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Fantastic book! Condition is better than...

Fantastic book! Condition is better than expected. Like new. Thank you!

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Very good!

Very good reference book. Item just as described.

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