If you are doing serious research into old jewelry, C. Jeanenne Bell is an excellent resource for identifying what you have or want to buy, especially if you're a reseller. Yes, it's an older book ( I have the 2003 6th Edition - ISBN 13: 087349556X) and the prices will always be outdated, but if you want a very clear picture of what you might have and it's dates and history (up to the 1950's), you NEED this book!! She also has a book called "How to be a Jewelry Detective" which is also incredibly informative! I wish she had one that covers the 1960's and beyond.
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