The Old Jewish Way · Volume II
Grandmother’s Jewelry Box
The brands, marks & hidden treasures worth keeping
Not every treasure is gold. Signed costume jewelry, early plastics, cameos and old silver can be worth far more than families expect. This volume walks you through the jewelry box the way an old dealer would — the makers, the marks, how to date a piece — and the stories behind the heirlooms worth keeping.
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Inside this volume
What you will learn
- The costume makers collectors look for — Trifari, Eisenberg, Haskell, Boucher and more
- How to date a piece from its mark, its clasp and its stones
- Bakelite, jet, cameos and Taxco silver — materials that surprise families
- The history of Jewish heirlooms: Kiddush cups, wedding rings, mezuzah cases
- A gentle, step-by-step way to go through an inherited jewelry box
This book is for you if
- “You are going through a parent’s or grandparent’s jewelry”
- “You love the stories behind old objects”
- “You never want to give a treasure away by mistake”
Some pieces that fail the gold test are worth more than gold.
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Volume I
Real or Fake?
The old jeweler’s guide to stamps, hallmarks & home tests
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Volume III
Sell It Right
Gold, silver & heirlooms — without getting cheated
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Do I need special tools?+
A magnifying loupe and a small kitchen scale cover most of Vol. I. Every home test is explained with what it can and cannot prove — and when to let a jeweler do it instead.
Is this a professional appraisal?+
No. The books teach you to understand what you own and to ask the right questions. For insurance, taxes or a major sale, use a credentialed appraiser — Vol. II explains how to choose one.
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