Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for unique vintage gifts? Our annual Holiday Gift Guide is full of ideas! Find authentic vintage costume jewelry and purses that are truly unique. See what's new, shop our...
Jewelry History
Here are some other published books and online resources to help with understanding the history of costume jewelry. Learn about design and utility patents which are useful in identifying authentic vintage costume jewelry.
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Books & Online Resources
Barbara's recommended books and online resources for those interested in the history of costume jewelry.
Costume Jewelry Design & Utility Patents
Utility Patents
Read about utility patents for costume jewelry, and how they can help identify the maker and the date a piece was made
Design Patents
Learn about costume jewelry design patents, and how they are different from utility patents.
Latest Blog Posts
Jewelry in the Movies: A Femme Fatale Wears Trifari
If you follow me, you know that I love films from Hollywood’s “Golden Age” as much as I treasure the costume jewelry produced at that time. Whenever I see a...
A Special Event on Iconic Jewelry Firms
If you love learning about jewelry history as much as I do, be sure to register for ASJRA’s annual conference, to be held virtually on May 6 and 7. “Iconic...
Back to Office Edit
Are you joining the many going back to the office at least a few days a week? If you are looking at an unworn work wardrobe, you might be in...