The Buyer's Guide to Jewelry

by Anna M. Miller

Book Overview

Anna M. Miller, a jewelry historian and gemologist, has written a practical, accessible field guide that will help you find the best pieces at the best prices.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806514116
• ISBN13: 9780806514116
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Citadel Press
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Great buy and a must for the antique jewelry lover

This book is a very valuable basic for those interested in buying or collecting antique jewelry. It describes the different historical periods, lists the best markets for antique jewelry-hunting, gives information on how to spot fakes and bad quality, and also wirtes about historical jewels and jewelry care. The book is well presented, interesting, informative, and inspires the reader to start or further develop an antique jewelry collection.

A great buy for the wealth of information you recieve

The Buyer's Guide To Affordable Antique Jewelry is a great source of valuable information for the novice antique shopper as well as a excellent reference source for fellow gemologists. Anna Miller touches on easy to follow guides on how to distinguish between various periods of jewelry, with important information and photos on all types of jewelry and gemstones. As a gemologist, this book is an asset and should be a priority to all jewlery professionals, and potential jewelry antique shoppers.