Beads:
A Reference and Price Guide
A Historical Jewelry Review and
Comprehensive Guide for
Identifying, Dating and Valuing Beads
Used in Jewelry and on Cultural Artifacts
with Prices....

An Invaluable Bead Identification Primer
for the Trade and Treasure Hunters
A useful, must-have resource for bead identification with price guides for the jewelry trade, appraisers, jewelry designers, artists, estate buyers, antique dealers, collectors, beaders, and novices. Photos, charts, guidelines, and valuable references aid in identifying unknown single beads, bead strands, and ancient and vintage beads seen in collections, online sales, garage sales, estate shows, and auctions. A sense of wonder should be felt by the reader upon learning that beads are not only the first form of jewelry, but they have been a cherished companion used by humankind throughout history into the present day.
This book is:
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A reference book for the jewelry industry on “things you need to know about beads”
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A reference book addressing factors that affect bead value
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An important reference for appraisers and collectors of jewelry and
global artifacts, including tribal art
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An examination of symbolism used in human adornment
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A mind-expanding review of the significant role beads play in human adornment
This book offers:
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Charts to help identify, date, and evaluate beads
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Guidelines on how to recognize various bead types from different eras
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Helpful hints to assist in recognizing bead reproductions
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A simplified and condensed overview of beads throughout human history relative to other significant social, cultural, and technological advances
Sindi Schloss, GG (GIA), graduate gemologist, jewelry appraiser, jewelry historian, and operator of a school of gemology, has over thirty-five years of experience in valuation science, gemology, and teaching. Extensive world travel and involvement with a museum of beads and human adornment gave her a unique perspective and knowledge of global use of adornment throughout history. Her passion for the broad spectrum of jewelry shines within the pages of this book, as does her ability to condense, simplify, and present information in a fun and user friendly manner.
International Gemological Services
US $19.95