Inside the Jewelry Box: A Collector's Guide To Costume Jewelry, Identification And Values

Wonderful pictures! I like the way she has some jewelry shown under designer headings while she also shows groups of brooches, necklaces, etc., with various designers together. I especially like the beginning that shows the backs of designer pieces; something you don't get to see a lot in these jewelry guides. It's one of those books you take out on the porch on a nice day and go through page by page from beginning to end (for me, it was like a kid in a candy store), and by the time you get to the end, you feel much more knowledgeable about costume vintage jewelry!

Fun reference for vintage jewelry. Very useful

This book covers a host of costume jewelry, better than average photos of the manufacturer's signatures or maker's marks (very important if you are a collector!), along with good descriptions and some pricing information. Included in the back of the book are copies of some of the original advertisements for some of the jewelry. Good stuff! I'd recommend this book if you are a collector.

I have a collection of about 50 jewelry books that I use for reference and enjoyment. I learn something new from every book including this one. However, I also own Volume 2 & 3 both of which seem to have better illustrations and descriptions.

This is such a wonderful research book - but I also simply enjoyed browsing through the pages - the photos are superb as is the copy. Highly recommended!

good books, full of information for such a large area of research

I am finding it a good book to learn about some of the background of some of the designers, plus new ones you don't hear about

As a collector of vintage Jewelry, it has the information I was looking for. I've begin collecting vintage jewelry and found this book very helpful.