20th Century Plastic Jewelry

20th Century Plastic Jewelry
Author: Roseann Ettinger
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764326127

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This fun and visually exciting book presents lavish and popular jewelry in many types of plastics from Bakelite, celluloid, and Lucite to Plexiglas, natural plastics, and resins. Brooches, necklaces, beads, and earrings appear in 365 color photos and period catalog pages that display all the styles. Popular makers such as Trifari, Lisner, Coro, Kramer, Kenneth Jay Lane, and Les Bernard, and more are well represented.

Mid-Century Plastic Jewelry

Mid-Century Plastic Jewelry
Author: Susan Maxine Klein
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764322341

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Explore the interesting, evolving history of plastics used in jewelry. Over 400 beautiful color photographs demonstrate fabulous and innovative jewelry designs from the 1920s to the 60s. Meet fashion jewelrys visionary major players and learn the truth about a once-overlooked arena of jewelry collecting.

Plastic Jewelry

Plastic Jewelry
Author: Lyngerda Kelley
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764343490

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More than 1,000 exciting pieces accompany the story of plastic jewelry from the 1920s to the present in this revised and expanded 5th edition. Colorful and lightweight, examples include natural tortoiseshell and horn, synthetic celluloid, Bakelite, and Lucite - all in a variety of forms. Jewelry has been made from natural plastics since ancient times. Today, they are much sought after collectibles as plastic jewelry has found its place in the history of fashion design. Original designs of bracelets, pins, necklaces, buttons and buckles are featured accompanied by text that gives the materials used and a history of the styles. Updated price guide included. This book is a great resource for collectors, fashion design students, and history buffs.

Fifty Years of Collectible Fashion Jewelry, 1925-1975

Fifty Years of Collectible Fashion Jewelry, 1925-1975
Author: Lillian Baker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1986
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

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Compiled by a leading jewelry authority, this beautiful book features over 400 pieces in color with a comprehensive text. An exciting publication representing over 25 different collections. 2001 values. 8.5 x 11.

Fashion Jewellery

Fashion Jewellery
Author: Maia Adams
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2010-03-15
Genre: Art
ISBN: 178067516X

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Fashion jewellery is created with the catwalk and couture in mind, characterized by its creativity and originality. It is arguably the most exciting field in fashion today. Arranged by designer, this is the first book to showcase contemporary catwalk and couture jewellery, profiling 33 international fashion jewellers who combine traditional techniques and ultra-modern methods to create this new style of jewellery. Among the stunning images of work shown are collaborations with leading fashion designers and brands such as Lanvin, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and Comme des Garçons, as well as collections for directional fashion stores such as Colette and 10 Corso Como. Fashion Jewellery will provide inspiration for designers, jewellers and students of fashion, offering a unique insight into the working methods and inspirations of a new generation of jewellers. Showcasing skilled craftsmanship, unusual materials and an often limited-edition approach Fashion Jewellery harnesses the spirit of couture for the 21st century.

European Designer Jewelry

European Designer Jewelry
Author: Ginger Moro
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 326
Release: 1995
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

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The dramatic evolution of 20th century European jewelry design, documenting the innovative trends, sources, and makers. Artists' limited-edition creations, as well as fashion and costume jewelry, are explored through the well-researched text, over 700 wonderful photos and vintage prints. Biographical sketches are provided for the artists and couturiers who worked closely with the fashion designers.

Plastic Bangles

Plastic Bangles
Author: Lyn Tortoriello
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764321955

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An alluring dreambook and informative handbook for collectors of plastic bangle bracelets, illustrated with rare and common pieces in a profusion of colors and styles. Gorgeous spreads arranged by designs and techniques introduce the reader to the unexpected riches of this collecting field. 415 color photos showcase thousands of bangles.\nToday, when Bakelite and celluloid are snapped up at ever higher prices, many collectors turn to brighter, more playful, and more affordable plastic jewelry from the second half of the 20th century. Until now, collectors of Lucite and other plastic bangles had no information about these attractive collectibles.\nChapters cover the identification of plastics, techniques, designers, manufacturers, fakes and knock-offs, and collectible plastics of the future. All have current market value ranges.

Jewellery

Jewellery
Author: Michael Poynder
Publisher: ACC Distribution
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2000
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

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A comprehensive illustrated survey of the subject by Michael Poynder, who ensures that curious and intriguing details are balnced by sound historical, practical and technical information. At the same time he is at pains to describe and illustrate a comprehensive selection of hundreds of examples from all periods and at all price ranges, relating the number of illustrations directly to the types of jewellery most readily available and the largest number of the many colour plates to the most prolific period of production - the 19th century. The prices given are fully up to date and the text is profusely illustrated in colour and black and white, with detailed captions.

500 Plastic Jewelry Designs

500 Plastic Jewelry Designs
Author: Marthe Le Van
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2009
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600593406

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The popular 500 series takes its hippest, most fun approach yet, with an intoxicatingly vibrant and technically diverse collection of contemporary jewelry. Sloan has put together a survey of the best work being done with this thoroughly modern material.