Saturday, January 16, 2010

Juliana Jewelry Reference Book by Ann Pitman|Amazing Adornments Find of the Week



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Juliana Jewelry Reference Book by Ann Pitman

I usually do not write reviews on
jewelry books however there was now ay I could not pass on this fabulous new book by Ann Pitman author of the
Inside the Jewelry Box series. It is one to add to your collection of reference books without a doubt.


When about a year ago Ann Pitman put out the call via the Discovering Juliana Jewelry group and Jewel Collect, I for one was more than happy to contribute images of some of our unsold, (at the time), D&E for the
book. I was not alone!


Available at Ann's Website:

http://www.insidethejewelrybox.com/

or
http://tinyurl.com/yapmkmz

Needless to say, I awaited Ann's updates regarding the book and she was really great about sending them often.

The end result is a 320 page wonderfully presented treat for the eye. Oh, and it filled with information and antidotes, not just spectacular jewels! LOL!!

It includes an exhaustive selection of
jewels, featuring many sets. Ann also shows the variety of colors some of
the jewels were available in.

Ann shows a variety of views, including the reverse of the many pieces, some with special identification tips. Several of the stone names according to Frank DeLizza are given. Collectors and
dealers, prior to knowing who produced this beautiful jewelry, made up names for the stones and constuction that stuck. These names were hardly ever what The DeLizza's called them!

You will find jewels you know are D&E and some you would have never guessed! You have to see all the belts! There is a section on jewels the company made for others and page after page of sparkling figurals.

Ann has organized the book by central
stone or finding type which makes it really easy to find what you are looking for.

This book along with Juliana Jewelry by Nancy Zell, The Art of Juliana Jewelry by Katerina Musetti along with Frank's own memoirs, you should be able to at least rule out many of the other unsigned pieces that are similar, however not made by DeLizza and
Elster or are incorrectly attributed to the company.

All in all, I think this is a fabulous
book for dealers and collectors alike. Happy hunting!

Below are a few D&E pieces that either
are for sale or will be at Amazing Adornments. Enjoy!


DeLizza and Elster Brooch

A pretty floral made with the polka dotted beads also known as petite fleur brooch. Watch for this one soon!



DeLizza and Elster Bracelet

Emerald and Topaz Navette 5 Link Bracelet - sold



DeLizza and Elster Set

This gorgeous set is currently for sale.
It includes the large metal leaf findings and crystal clear navettes. Click on
the image to read a description.

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Saphyre said...

Lucky you! I currently can't find the book for less than $300! It's no longer in print and sold out.

Anonymous said...

Go to eBay -- Ann Pitman herself is selling the book for $171.00 & free shipping; still pretty pricey but at least the AUTHOR is getting the $$ not some go-between hustler!