Fashion & Interior Design

Costume Jewelry

 

Tracing the history of costume jewelry from ancient times to the present day, and explaining how changing fashions, social developments, and the discovery of new materials have influenced and inspired designers, DK Collector's Guide: Costume Jewelry is exciting, comprehensive, and easy to use. Written by world-renowned antiques expert Judith Miller, the book offers more than 1,500 collectible pieces in catalog-style, including special sections on 25 major designers such as Joseff of Hollywood, Tiffany & Co, Chanel, Schiaparelli and Dior, and offers priceless tips on what to look for when buying costume jewelry.

 

Judith Miller is the creator of the best-selling Miller's Antiques Price Guide and has written more than 80 books on antiques, including How to Make Money Out of Antiques and A Closer Look at Antiques.

Covering all the major designers and styles from the 1920s through the present day, this compact, stylish guide to costume jewelry features unsigned pieces, hot collecting trends, and spotlights major designers.

• Covers "Golden Era" designers, and includes an A-Z of other designers.
• Features detailed captions for enthusiasts and collectors.
• Contains quotes about jewelry from the famous and anonymous alike.

Judith Miller began collecting antiques in the 1960s, and has since extended and reinforced her knowledge internationally. Judith has written more than 100 books on antiques and interiors, which are held in high regard by collectors and dealers alike.

Introduction to Fashion (Fashion)

 

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