Brilliant Rhinestones: Vintage & Contemporary Jewelry from the Ronna Lee Collection : Identification & Value Guide

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Summary: Not Informative or Realistic
Review: Little information, very inflated prices on low end costume jewelry. Misleading for novices, no information for seasoned collectors. I wish I could sell things at these prices!

Rating:
Summary: Not Informative or Realistic
Review: Little information, very inflated prices on low end costume jewelry. Misleading for novices, no information for seasoned collectors. I wish I could sell things at these prices!

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Summary: I wish I could give this book more stars, or a BIG diamond!
Review: Perhaps, those who thought negatively of this book should take into consideration the extensive time and effort on the author's part; not only does she work, raise a child, and send a husband to college, but she also collects jewelry and shares her collection with the world. It is doubtful her book is meant for the uneducated, novice collector. Maybe one should take a hiatus from critizing and look at the book for its poetics, and the great feeling and thought from Ms. Aikins. Since I contacted Ms. Aikins, I have learned many interesting facts about costume jewelry; I'm looking forward to her second book. Hopefully, it will showcase even more exquisite jewelry than the first! Kudos to you, Ms. Aikins!

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Summary: Too bad I had to give it any stars at all
Review: Without a doubt the worst book on vintage costume jewelry ever published. Unless you're a newbie collector looking for a guide to what NOT to waste your money on, don't bother.

Rating:
Summary: Too bad I had to give it any stars at all
Review: Without a doubt the worst book on vintage costume jewelry ever published. Unless you're a newbie collector looking for a guide to what NOT to waste your money on, don't bother.