About the author
Nancy N. Schiffer is a prolific author of reference books on jewelry, decorative arts, and design, published by Schiffer Publishing. "Kenneth Jay Lane Fabulous: Jewelry & Accessories" (2007) documents the high-fashion costume jewelry designer's decades of work for celebrities, royalty, and socialites. "Evolving Southwest Indian Jewelry" traces the history of Southwest Native American jewelry design and technique from early traders and artists to the present, illustrated with hundreds of color photographs of silver, turquoise, and shell work. "Fun Jewelry" catalogues whimsical costume jewelry built around images of animals, flowers, and imaginary creatures, while "The World of Bertoia" recounts the story of the Bertoia Studio and its founder Harry Bertoia. Across these titles, Schiffer writes as a collector's-guide author, combining historical documentation with extensive photography, aimed at collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts of jewelry and mid-century design rather than at general readers.
📖 Where to start with Nancy N Schiffer
💬 What our editors say about Nancy N Schiffer's books
“Schiffer’s work stands as an essential visual guide for those interested in the intricate journey of Southwest indigenous jewelry. The inclusion of more than five hundred color images provides a tangible sense of the craft’s…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Evolving Southwest Indian Jewelry Schiffer, Nancy N
“While visually stunning with its extensive photography, this book is strictly for enthusiasts of Kenneth Jay Lane’s specific brand of fantasy glamour. It does not suit readers seeking academic rigor in gemology or those…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Kenneth Jay Lane Fabulous: Jewelry & Accessories
“While this revised volume succeeds admirably as a visual celebration of mechanical marvels, it may not suit serious gemologists or investors in high-value antiques. The text explicitly prioritizes whimsy over intrinsic worth,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Fun Jewelry (Revised 3rd)
📋 Editions by Nancy N Schiffer in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolving Southwest Indian Jewelry Schiffer, Nancy N | — | Schiffer Publishing | 256 | 9780764317231 |
| Kenneth Jay Lane Fabulous: Jewelry & Accessories | 2007 | Schiffer Publishing | 256 | 9780764327360 |
| Fun Jewelry (Revised 3rd) | — | Schiffer Publishing | 160 | 9780764313738 |
| The World of Bertoia Schiffer, Nancy N | — | Schiffer Publishing | 288 | 9780764317989 |
