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Amazing Gems: An Illustrated Guide to the World's Most Dazzling Costume Jewelry
by Deanna Farneti Cera (Introduction: Jean Appleton)
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Harry N Abrams (1997-04)
ISBN: 0810931478
EAN: 9780810931473
Dewy Decimal #: 688.20904
Hardcover: 256 pages
Condition: Very Good
Comments: 1997, 256 pages, 5 x 8, Hardcover with dustjacket in protected mylar cover (removable). Book & Dustjacket are in Very Good Condition. Book is completely intact with inside pages in Very Good condition with no tears and with no notations (no pencil marks, no underlining, no highlighting, etc.)
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Customer Reviews
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Good book, but...
Rating  (4)
Date: 2006-04-05
3 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
With a huge background in costume jewelry, I was looking forward to this book. The information in it was great with makers and designers I had never heard of, that made me very happy. I was NOT happy though with the 'size' of this book, it is VERY small. The photos were wonderfull when they were close up enough to see detail, but most of the photos of multiple pieces or sets were too small to see any detail. I would suggest this book for the information and details about designers, but not really for the photos.
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Must have for collectors
Rating  (5)
Date: 2004-11-17
3 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
This is one of the most amazing books written about vintage costume jewelry. The examples shown are ones most collectors can only dream of one day owning. The photography is fabulous, and the jewelry is world class. This compact book is easy to take anywhere, and more interesting each time you pick it up.
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A wonderful pictorial & educational Jewelry Source!
Rating (5)
Date: 2000-03-23
25 out of 25 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book by Dena Farnetti Cera has the most fabulous color pictures of jewelry spanning from the early 1900's thru the early 70's. Every single page is packed with insightful information on the designer, construction, craftsmanship, identifiable marks, and date of jewelry piece. Some of the examples in here are truly exquisite. A must have for any serious jewelry enthusiast to hardcore collector/dealer. It is very easy for one to peruse thru - whether you are looking for a particular designer/ manufacturer or style - you are sure to find it. It gives you a taste of many different designers. It is well organized & written - the picture quality is superb. The only thing it is lacking is prices. For someone looking to identify & educate themselves it is a Must Have! If you are trying to value your pieces - and need a price guide - this book does not offer that. Overall, this would be an important book to add to any costume jewelry library!
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