Victorian Jewelry

Identification and Price Guide of Victorian Jewelry

Queen Victoria of Great Britain made a tremendous impact on the world, so much so that the era of her reign was given her name. Items from the Victorian period have a reputation for beauty and elegance, which is why they are such popular collectibles.

beautiful jewelry of the Victorian Age

This one-of-a-kind reference covers the beautiful jewelry of the Victorian Age, from 1837 to 1901. Gemologist C. Jeanenne Bell offers collectors this fascinating all-color exploration of the illustrious age and the elegant jewelry that it produced. Decade by decade, C. Jeanenne Bell reveals how the fashion of the time influenced the style of jewelry, and how innovations in manufacturing affected jewelry production.

Jewelry listings

Jewelry listings provide current marketplace values, and also cover American and French jewelry styles from the time. Over thousand color pictures and illustrations convey the true beauty of Victorian era jewelry.

Victorian Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide by C. Jeanenne Bell
ISBN: 0873496736

Old Jewelry, 1840-1950

With 1,600 updated prices, an expanded color section and an invaluable new section on jewelry construction methods, this revised edition is the key reference for dealers, collectors and appraisers. The author, a graduate gemologist, has taken care to include all information vital to understanding the origin and evolution of jewelry.

Photo-intensive identification and price guide

The photo-intensive identification and price guide sections are divided into 20-year increments and are preceded by useful information on each time period and its influence on style. Readers will learn to accurately circa date their pieces, authenticate and identify metals and price cherished items. The author also comments on century-end trends and offers valuable insight into increasingly popular Mexican jewelry. This comprehensive new edition is a must-have for jewelry buffs.

Answers to Questions about Old Jewelry, 1840-1950 by C. Jeanenne Bell
ISBN: 087349556X