Whether you're just getting started with your collection, want to broaden your knowledge, or simply wish to find an extraordinary piece to wear and enjoy, you've found the ultimate guide to collecting jewelry--a captivating, versatile collectible that reveals the taste and sophistication of its owner.

This information-packed reference shares everything essential about jewelry, including how to determine the value of particular styles, where to look for your favorite pieces, and how the distinctive allure of jewelry has made it a time-honored collectible category. Buying, selling, appraising, restoring--both novices and experts will find this Collector's Compass a fun and fascinating guide to the world of jewelry.

Collector's Compass™ is your affordable, reliable resource for learning how to value, purchase, and care for a range of popular collectible categories. Brimming with trustworthy advice from a panel of distinguished experts, the Collector's Compass series is your essential guide to learning more about your favorite antiques and collectibles.

Endorsed by the International Society of Appraisers, the leading association of professionally educated and certified personal property appraisers, auctioneers, and dealers.