The Complete Handbook of Jewelry Sets
An Expert Reference for Buyers, Sellers, and Designers of Coordinated Jewelry
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
A professional's guide to evaluating, buying, selling, and maintaining coordinated jewelry sets.
About this book
From the classic three-piece bridal set to contemporary multi-layered necklaces, jewelry sets are a distinct product category with their own rules for valuation, marketing, and care. This handbook explains the underlying mechanics of what makes a set a set: the consistency of material, design language, and quality across each component. It moves beyond simple aesthetics, detailing the specific metal alloys, stone types, and finding mechanisms that determine durability and value. With practical checklists for inspecting matched pieces and strategies for pricing, this book serves as a field guide for anyone who buys or sells these items professionally.
Reader Reviews
Donna Miller
★★★★★I have bought and sold vintage jewelry for over a decade, and this is the first handbook that treats coordinated sets as a real category instead of just a price bundle. The breakdown of what to inspect for metal and stone consistency across pieces is exactly the kind of methodology I use on the bench but could never articulate. It is a solid desk reference that sits alongside my other repair manuals. Highly recommended for brick-and-mortar stores.
Daniel Wright
★★★★★Honestly, it was the preview of Chapter 1 that got me. The part about how a set is defined by its production run and design language, not just the fact it is sold together, is something I have been trying to explain to my wholesale suppliers for a year. It is practical and dry as the subject warrants. My only gripe is the absence of a color plate section for plating quality examples, but the fault descriptions in the maintenance chapter are textually clear enough. Good value.