Collectible Costume Jewelry by Sylvia Henzel (2003, Paperback, Revised)

This book is very good to ID older jewelry such as victorian jewelry that you don't see that much of in other costume jewelry books. It does show some jewelry from the 20's, 30's and a few beyond. This is a very good visual aid to memorize in order to spot 100 year old jewelry at flea markets and garage sales.

I was a good book. It had everything I need to do my reviews. I like the photos with descriptions and other misc information.

This is a very comprehensive book on costume jewelry which I will definitely use for reference. The color pictures are very easy to review.

the one necklace needed an end jen but they were beautiful nice color
i would buy them again thanks

Most of my jewelry books are larger in size. When this book arrived I was slightly nervous that I might have made a bad purchase. I WAS WRONG... This book has amazing jewelry pieces that you might find one day. They were not overly extravagant, they were gorgeous and felt attainable for collectors.

I would say that the prices quoted seemed very inflated. The author states that the prices quoted are for pieces in excellent condition and quotes are compiled based on the rarity, and also what she had seen these pieces for at flea markets, estate sales, antique stores and online.

Don't buy this book if you are looking for big colorful photos to salivate over. Instead she groups pieces and numbers them (with little round stickers, great touch) and then tells you if the piece is signed, what it's made of, where it's from and the price. Nothing more.

I think it's a must have for those who collect unsigned beauties, and if some of my pieces ever sell for any of these prices quoted, I'll be a very happy woman.