The Official Price Guide To Antique Jewelry (5th Edition)

Antique jewelry has long been considered the perfect collectible. Now, this professional-level collector's guide, completely revised and enlarged, offers a unique pictorial review of the world of antique jewelry. Updated with over 4,000 black and white photos, this reference has no peer in terms of comprehensiveness, quality, and usability. Two hundred years of jewelry - from 1750 to 1950 - are represented here, with a special emphasis on nineteenth century effects. In addition, for the first time, an informative section on popular and valuable Retro jewelry - from the late 1930's to the late 1940's - is included to provide a complete picture of the wide range of antique jewelry. "Not only does it monitor the market, The Official Identification and Price Guide to Antique Jewelry serves as an invaluable reference work for over 200 years of jewelry.