American Jewelry Manufacturers
| Author | : Dorothy T. Rainwater |
| Publisher | : Schiffer Pub Limited |
| Total Pages | : 296 |
| Release | : 1988 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 9780887401206 |
The identification and dating of American jewelry heretofore has been difficult because few pieces bear standard markings and the references have been diverse, hard to find, and incomplete. Using old trade journals and their related directories as her primary sources, the eminent silver historian Dorothy Rainwater has exhaustively compiled here for the first time a comprehensive reference of jewelry trademarks and manufacturers in alphabetical order. She has also written a history of jewelry making in the United States which explains the framework upon which this enormous industry was built. The large scale manufacturers which began in the 1840s form a major portion of this directory. it is surprising to learn that only in 1961, after years of effort by the Jeweler's Vigilance Committee and the backing of trade journals, did American law require makers' marks on new jewelry. Therefore, this reference should become an important sourcebook for every jeweler, collector, antique jewelry dealer and manufacturing historian for the foreseeable future.
Jewelry Concepts & Technology
| Author | : Oppi Untracht |
| Publisher | : Doubleday |
| Total Pages | : 2225 |
| Release | : 2011-01-26 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 0307784118 |
The definitive reference for jewelry makers of all levels of ability--a complete, profusely illustrated guide to design, materials, and techniques, as well as a fascinating exploration of jewelry-making throughout history.
Jewelry Distribution
| Author | : United States. Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 358 |
| Release | : 1931 |
| Genre | : Jewelry trade |
| ISBN | : |
The Napier Co
| Author | : Melinda L. Lewis |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 1011 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Costume jewelry |
| ISBN | : 9780974374062 |
The Napier Jewelry book is a visual encyclopedia of Napier Costume Jewelry. It tells the heretofore untold and phenomenal story of The Napier Co. inception, development, flowering, and ultimate success. It chronicles the history of its management, manufacturing, marketing, and most importantly, the unparalleled beauty of Napier fashion jewelry. With approximately 4000 pictures of Napier jewelry history and over 250,000 words of text and descriptions, you will be taken step-by-step, decade by decade, through the development of the Napier style. As a collector, you will learn to recognize the findings, materials, and designs to appropriately circa-date the Napier jewelry in which you are investing. As a lover of vintage costume jewelry, you will enjoy the drama and excitement of the trials, tribulations, and breakthroughs at each stage of the Napier journey. In the end, you will have a deep and lasting appreciation of the romantic story infused into the metal, gemstones, crystals, cabochons, and elegance of each piece of Napier jewelry that you own or are considering owning
The Jeweler's Bench Book
| Author | : Charles Lewton-Brain |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 112 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Artist's tools |
| ISBN | : 9780979996207 |
Charles Lewton-Brain is recognized throughout the jewelry industry as a stellar metalsmith, educator, and author, as well as one of the guiding spirits behind the famed Ganoksin Project and the Orchid e-mail forum. Now, in The Jeweler's Bench Book, he will show you how to best purchase and set up a bench operation, offering insights into everything from the basics of bench design to ingenious storage solutions for tools and supplies. Featuring dozens of full-color images as well as "tours" of working benches that have been arranged and modified for maximum efficiency, The Jeweler's Bench Book will inspire you to take a look at your bench anew.
