VINTAGE JEWELRY DESIGN: $35

This gorgeous coffee-table book with a foreword by influential jeweler Gerda Flockinger showcases classic vintage jewelry from the past 100 years. Featuring examples that epitomize the iconic styles of each decade it offers an overview of the most influential designers (including Tiffany Cartier Faberge and Chanel) their sources of inspiration and materials of choice. Photos display a selection of rare and remarkable pieces from museums and private owners and a vintage shopping guide gives tips on spotting fakes caring for purchases and other important facts collectors should know. Hardcover; measures: 8-1/2 X 10-7/8 224 pages.