Beads: A Reference and Price Guide

This book is:

• A reference book for the jewelry industry on "things you need to know about beads"
• A reference book addressing factors that affect bead value
• An important reference for appraisers and collectors of jewelry and global artifacts, including tribal art
• An examination of symbolism used in human adornment
• A mind-expanding review of the significant role beads play in human adornment

This book offers:

• Charts to help identify, date, and evaluate beads
• Guidelines on how to recognize various bead types from different eras
• Helpful hints to assist in recognizing bead reproductions
• A simplified and condensed overview of beads throughout human history relative to other significant social, cultural, and technological advances