Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry 1840-1950

This text helps readers accurately date their pieces, identify metals and determine the value of items made from 1840 to 1950. With 2000 updated prices in US dollars, sections include jewellery styles from 1840 to 1950, an overview of 100 years of cameos and jewellery manufacturing techniques.

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Many people are curious about old jewellery. Usually they have some tucked away some-where or have inherited jewellery passed down from previous- generations. This- book helps readers accurately circa date their pieces, authenticate and identify metals and determine the value of treasured items made from 1840 to 1950. With 2,000 updated prices in US dollars, this revised edition is a key reference for dealers, collectors and appraisers. Sections include jewellery styles from 1840 to 1950, an overview of 100 years of cameos and the answers to questions about jewellery manufacturing and construction techniques.