Warman's Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide Paperback – July 9, 2010

What's not to love about this book? Kathy Flood has published yet another to die for book! If you love jewelry, you will love this book. This book will require you to spend time with it. All your senses will be alive, with anticipation of the next picture or the next page. Keep a handkerchief near to avoid drooling on the book. This is a quality publication, one you will want to own, one you will want to share and one you will want to buy as a gift for your friend. Pearls, Cameos, Art Deco, Plastics, Jelly Bellies, Figurals, Rhinestones, Silver, Beads, Couture and Diamonds; what more could a girl want? Your heart will pound, your palms will sweat, you will anticipate the next estate sale, yard sale, Antique Mall, and you will be thinking "Tally Ho" on with the hunt! Do not hesitate to buy this book, you will love it.

The author, Kathy Flood, hits the groung running in Warman's 4th Edition. If you want good information, without the drag of non-fiction, you'll love this book. The categories are summarized first, so those wanting to get right to their speciality may. If you are like me, and want to curl up with the afgan for a good read, Kathy is the Agatha Christie of jewelry. You get to meet a cast of characters, like "The Pearl Doctor", learn facts you never dreamed of, like jade is from Burma and uncover secret beauties like "the fireball" pearl. Take a trip around the world; the price is right and with the pace of her writing, Kathy will get you home by supper time.

I really enjoyed this book. Kathy Flood's writing style is tangible; her descriptions are sensuous, with wit and humor sprinkled throughout. (Putti Peddler, anyone?) The photos are impeccable. Where Warman's 3 let me know things about jewelry I was already familiar with, this one let me know about jewelry I'd LIKE to be familiar with, as well. Her enthusiasm is infectious. I find myself going back to this book for the writing as well as the information.

I bought this incredibly informative, well organized book for my wife. My wife loves it and is busy reading it all the time and told me it is the best gift ever. She has ordered it for her friends. She has showed me a picture of what she likes and now I know what she wants. I can now watch baseball in peace. The wife is so happy with Kathy Flood's book. Thank you !!! James Michalak

Great reference book. Only criticism I have about this beautifully book is it only contained jewelry the majority of readers will never come across. The pricing for each item seemed to be "insurance values" rather than "resale values."

Granted, it is hard to follow in the footsteps of the late Christie Romero, but Kathy Flood wisely didn't try. Instead she put a refreshing and new spin to this industry standard jewelry reference book. The pictures are big and beautiful, the information thorough, and Ms. Flood's writing style makes it a fun read, too. I learn something new every time I open it up. A must have for the collector!

I bought this as a gift for a friend for last Christmas (?) and I really liked it. It had a lot of different styles and gave values and descriptions that would make it easy to verify the ones at shops she visits in Colorado. I'm not sure if she uses it or not but it would be really useful for someone who was looking to 'get the real thing' instead of a copy at a 'antique or thrift shop'.Great Book!

Warman's books never disappoint me. Finding this book in the great condition and priced as a bargain allowed me to add a valuable resource to my library. The book arrived in a timely manner, in great condition, exactly as described in the posting.

Alright

This is a first rate, book on the subject, well written with plenty of information and fabulous photographs to illustrate the pieces of jewellery.