Warman's Vintage Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide (2008, Paperback)

First I bought an other book about vintage jewelry on eBay, " costume jewelry 202 by Julia Carroll" and that book was so good and interesting and helped me so much to date and price my collection, that I wanted an other one and bought the" Warman's Vintage jewelry". Which was very good priced and absolutely worth the money but for me was not as good and helpful as the first one I bought. Still, it is a great book and the pictures are beautiful and a lovely guide as to what is around. I am very happy with it and as a matter of fact so happy that I ordered an other book of the same subject from eBay recently but did not yet receive it so cannot give my opinion. I say one thing though,LONG LIVE EBAY, a great source to find what thrills you.

I love the large color pictures in this book. I think it is a great guide to help me with my vintage jewelry collection.

For anyone interested in Vintage Jewelry this is a good reference book. The book gave great details about the style and history of vintage jewelry. The price guide is also right on the money.

The book has good pics. But no actual descriptions of the pictured pieces. Writer does not get into history, name, markings, etc., with the pictures. I would not recommend to a beginner or a seasoned collector. I did enjoy the pics but that was it.

This is a GREAT reference book! The color photos are FABULOUS! The only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars is because it has been most helpful to me only as far as identifying & pricing antique bracelets is concerned. It's not so much help with any of the other jewelry categories it covers with respect to my personal collection. This book has a HUGE section on Brooches & Pins and Clips. If that's what you're most interested in (which I'm not), then this is the book for you.