This OUT OF PRINT catalogue lists and describes 200 Lots, ALL of which appear to be illustrated, of exceptionally fine Vintage Jewelry !

This really kewl tome begins with as essay on, American Chic - 100 years of jewelry design. - "To get an impression of American history and the social mood one need look no further than to observe how design and fashion have evolved. From grandeur and opulence to the restrained and whimsical there is no better oeuvre than jewelry to spotlight the flavor of the moment. Jewelry as an artform combines intimacy and character that no other field can display, it reflects the individual and their personality as well as a political or economic climate. This can range from extravagant excess to a quiet sobriety and there is no better country to reflect this than America."

Treasures include - bangles, broochs, ear clips / pendants, bracelets, evening bags, rings, collars, pendants, cufflinks, compacts, pendant and wrist-watches - jewelry as single items and in suites - and MORE!

Makers/artists include - those in the header and Bailey, Banks + Biddle, Black, Starr + Frost, Brush, J. E. Caldwell, Leighton, Shreve + Co., among MANY others!

Each maker is listed in the 6 pages of Biographies, adding to the wealth of useful information contained in this magnificent volume.

What a treasure trove of absolutely stunning baubles to die for -- how about the cover stone? - the 26.61 ct Rockerfeller Dodge Diamond! I think I would develop back problems if I wore the thing a couple times!

Whether your interest be antique, Art Nouveau, Belle Epoque, Art Deco or Retro, you will marvel at the examples, as well as the vignettes of the famous personages and some vintage period building which are distributed throughout this kewl tome. If you have begun a personal computer database of makers//styles/models, you will certainly find many new items to add to it in this really kewl tome.

Index of Artists, extensive Biographies, Ring Size Chart [American - French/Japanese - English - Metric], Diamond Color Grading, Diamond Clarity Grading,.

For well over 20 years I have been adding these extremely well illustrated, frequently monographic auction catalogues as reference sources to my personal library, and was always absolutely thrilled to find something dealing with my eclectic interests. As with many of the books in my research library, I frequently, when possible, obtained duplicate copies, as I like to have one to use and another as a back-up. They are really a UNIQUE source for hard-to-find data and for use as identification guides, usually containing information about the size, media, dates, styles, signatures, estimated values, and often data on the artist or maker. Older catalogues on specialized subjects are usually extremely difficult to find because knowledgeable collectors had already acquired them as invaluable reference sources when they first appeared!

Book in EXCELLENT Condition!!