You can find all your long lost items with this simple method. My daughter or granddaughters will inherit this book and my jewelry once im gone. The jewelry themselves were never signed unless they made them for another company. Delizza elster juliana book piece blue rhinestone leaf brooch. Juliana jewelry the last generation by paula knutson and. This exquisite book takes you to a jewelry magical kingdom of theatrical beauty, showcasing dazzling juliana crystal jewelry made by william delizza and harold elster from 1947 to the 1990s. Other jewelry that we had in hand to photo is displayed on a bust measuring 10 tall, 8 wide with a top circular area of 3 12 across. It is searchable by jewelry type, color, stone type, and more to enable you to easily find a match to your jewelry.
It was published by schiffer pub ltd and has a total of 224 pages in the book. The book covers history and styles with lots of pictures from 1840 to 1950. The art of juliana jewelry by katerina musetti 2008. Get the best deals on juliana jewelry book in retro costume jewelry sets when you shop the largest online selection at. And that was the beginning, the start of the lost years. Welcome to the new database and web site is it juliana jewelry. See more ideas about jewelry, vintage costume jewelry and vintage jewelry. As this most popular jewelry is unsigned, or was signed whang tags andor cards that have been lost or discarded over the years, the only way to distinguish it from other jewelry.
Jeanenne bell started this book 20 years ago with the 1st edition and has been adding to it over the years. Mar 22, 2004 princess juliana, who has died, aged 94, of a lung infection, was queen of the netherlands from 1948 to 1980, when she abdicated in favour of her daughter, queen beatrix. Some types may be listed in more than one category. If you love rhinestone jewelry, this book is a must have reference. This comes from an estate in the hamptons spanning many years. Crossreference your jewelry against photographs and information contained in any number of reference guides online like. High end 95 plus vintage jewelryjuliana,carnegie,book. Check out our juliana jewelry selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our jewelry shops. However, the term juliana has become synonymous wany jewelry. I only hope they will love the juliana jewelry as much as i do. I didnt know then of the difficulties in the years to come, nor the fact that one day my life would come crashing to my feet, and then i would legally and in. This is a fantastic reference book for anyone interested in juliana jewelry, which is my passion.
Juliana jewelry blog exploring the jewelry by delizza. But there are still pieces from the main line of the family lurking in the royal vaults, many of which havent been worn in public for years. Her photographs have only gotten better and this book is by far the best yet. Ann mitchell pitman books list of books by ann mitchell pitman. Since the duchess of cambridge married into the windsor family in 2011, weve seen three tiaras the cartier halo, the lotus flower, and the lovers knot reappear for the first time in decades. Popular jewelry history books meet your next favorite book. For many reasons i had not attempted to read one of her books over the past 5 or 6 years. In 1967, chief designer frank delizza and business partner harold elster decided to create a brand. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site. The detective work and scholarship undertaken by members of the vintage jewelrycollecting world has resulted in a growing body of material on this fabulous jewelry.
In 1943, while aboard a ship during wwii, he lost his life. Years ago i had some pieces verified as juliana on a website that was listed in a thread that used to be tacked to the top of this board. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. You may also check in boundcover reference books such as fabulous costume jewelry. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. I couldnt put this book down until i had seen every photograph and studied the designs. The juliana hang tag was used for a short time of 2 years and then discontinued. Several years ago, i had read and loved everything mary higgins clark had written. I coauthored the book juliana jewelry the last generation by knutson. Ive created this page to make it easier to find the items i currently have for sale on this site. The title of this book is the art of juliana jewelry and it was written by katerina musetti. This book is the definitive guide to all that is juliana jewelry.
However, the premise of the lost years intrigued me so i decided to give the author another try. Over the years and through tons of research and finding the owner, we have found that they did s of pieces of different jewelry. Delizza and elster aka juliana broochpendant in redred aurora borealis stones a maltese cross type design, this same design is shown in black in ann pitmans juliana jewelry reference book, on pg. As this most popular jewelry is unsigned, or was signed whang tags andor cards that have been lost or discarded over the years, the only way to distinguish it from other jewelry is to study its construction. Also let me preface this entire blog wthe statement that it is actually a misnomer to call this jewelry juliana jewelry. Juliana jewelry is sought after by vintage jewelry. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Juliana was a company named after frank delizzas mother, but the jewelry was manufactured by delizza and elster.
The art of juliana jewelry by katerina musetti, hardcover. Profiles of inspiring, courageous, and selfless individuals. Rhinestone necklace, bracelet, brooch and earrings grand parure. Apr 29, 2017 the construction characteristics of juliana jewelry as this most popular jewelry is unsigned, or was signed whang tags andor cards that have been lost or discarded over the years, the only way to. Prior to turning to a design career, juliana had more than 25 years of professional experience. In this edition, costume and mexican jewelry and 100 years. We hope juliana the last generation sends you digging through your jewelry stash for pieces you have probably had for years, having no idea it is juliana. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and looking at the fantastic pictures. The original one fell off and was lost many years ago. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. How to identify juliana jewelry juliana jewelry blog. It has some of the most beautiful pictures of pieces that are out of this world. In 1967, chief designer frank delizza and business partner harold elster decided to create a brand of their own by placing paper tags with the juliana. Juliana jewelry book in retro costume jewelry sets for sale ebay.
Vintage juliana book piece blue gold fluss foil cabochon topaz rhinestone. Originally the company made jewelry, buttons, and buckles, all handset with rhinestones in soldered settings. The art of juliana jewelry by katerina musetti alibris. Surviving a mother and daughters worst nightmare kindle edition by wandzilak, kristina, curry, constance. I own a few pieces of juliana, and i love, love them. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about juliana jewelry. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books. This page is designed to provide some tools for learning to identify juliana jewelry. How to identify unmarked jewelry our everyday life. Jul 15, 2009 the construction characteristics of juliana jewelry. Delizza elster juliana book piece blue rhinestone leaf brooch earrings is a. Vintage costume jewelry vintage costumes vintage jewelry jewelry tags pandora jewelry jewelry ideas jewelry crafts unique jewelry jewelry design the construction characteristics of juliana jewelry as this most popular jewelry is unsigned, or was signed whang tags andor cards that have been lost or discarded over the years.
Tips for identifying genuine juliana jewelry this page is designed to provide some tools for learning to identify juliana jewelry. For another wonderful reference book you might want to try juliana jewelry reference book by ann. The construction characteristics of juliana jewelry as this most popular jewelry is unsigned, or was signed whang tags andor cards that have been lost or discarded over the years, the only way to distinguish it from other jewelry is to study its construction. Hours of wasted time looking at jewelry that looks nothing like your piece. This allnew reference book, targeted to collectors both novice and experienced, showcases a vast variety of vintage jewelry. Juliana jewelry reference, delizza and elster by ann mitchell pitman hardcover. They named their juliana line after their mother, which was a loving tribute to her. In this edition, costume and mexican jewelry and 100 years of cameos has been added. One line, known as juliana, was only in production for a few years but the look. This necklace is listed in the art of juliana jewelry on page on page 42 reference price on the complete set. Ann mitchell pitman books list of books by ann mitchell.
Welcome to the jewelry book learn about the latest jewelry designers, trends and more. The juliana line of jewelry was produced between 1967 and 1968. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The construction characteristics of juliana jewelry. Ann mitchell pitman ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. Juliana delizza elster heliotrope brooch necklace pendant book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Over 375 color photographs display the largest collection of striking juliana jewelry ever brought together, revealing many rare, highly sought after, and. The art of juliana jewelry by katerina musetti 9780764329111. Site for verification of juliana jewelry the ebay community. This allnew reference book, targeted to collectors both novice and experienced, showcases a vast variety of vintage jewelry from a prolific manufacturer, one whose. Over 375 color photographs display the largest collection of str.
Delizza and elster aka juliana broochpendant in redred aurora borealis stones a maltese cross type design, this same design is shown in black in ann pitmans juliana jewelry reference book. Supplemental index for juliana jewelry reference delizza. This brooch design is a verified book piece in ann pitmans juliana jewelry reference. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the lost years. Hallmarks and history of vintage, contemporary, modernist and. Over 375 color photographs display the largest collection of striking juliana jewelry. The jewelry was never marked and it was not until 1967 that this company tried to create a name with juliana.