Style & Fashion Books | Schiffer Publishing

Now in its revised sixth edition, this classic reference book is designed for the collector, with a historical survey, hundreds of color and black and white illustrations, a description of how mechanical wristwatches work, and...

The rich beauty and craftsmanship of leather objects dating from 1900 to 1929 is captured here in 540 beautiful color photos. These items include fine leather accessories, such as billfolds, blotters, bookends boxes, cigar cases,...

Christmas costume jewelry produced in the last fifty years has never before been so carefully explored. Here are Christmas tree pins, wreaths, ornaments, Santas, snowmen, and other decorations set with rhinestones mounted as earrings and...

Discover the captivating world of Miriam Haskell's enduring legacy in the realm of costume jewelry that spans back to 1926 and persists to this day.  Unravel the allure of her sought-after creations, which have skyrocketed...

Fashion postcard sets of the early 20th century Art Nouveau & Art Deco eras. Although familiar with the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods, most people may never have seen the fabulous and diversified women's...

The artist-makers represented here come from every region of the United States, making this book a compilation of many native traditions as well as modern styles. Exciting background ideas are expressed in the details of...

Fascinated with beaded purses? Learn the art of bead knitting with this do-it-yourself book of illustrated and step-by-step techniques for creating a beaded purse. Basic knitting instructions and 15 contemporary and Victorian-era patterns provide a...

The fascinating history of amber, an ancient and unusual stone, along with identification methods, origins, amber products, carving techniques, and care tips. Take a trip through the ages and the world to uncover a unique...

Open this book to find 3,200 glittering jewelry items distributed by Avon Products, Inc. from 1965 to 2006. It is an almost complete record of the company's production. Read the authority's guide to identifying each...

The collectible appeal of Mexican metal art can be attributed to artistic quality, variety, and large production volume. In addition to jewelry, it includes wearable art, table art, and wall art, with something for everyone....

This stunning new book showcases fantastic costume jewelry from 53 top designers of the 20th century. Examples from Christian Dior, Miriam Haskell, Kenneth Jay Lane, Elsa Schiaparelli, Stanley Hagler, Trifari, Vendome, and may others are...

This encyclopedic study is the fruit of twenty years of collecting, research, and study of the most significant American costume jewelry from 1930-1950. It offers readers a meticulous, reliable instrument to knowing these gems, which...