Dazzling, stunning, covetable and often decadent, costume jewellery has brought sparkle and elegance to the world of fashion for centuries. Whether you are just starting out, an established collector, or simply interested in vintage fashion, Costume Jewellery tells you everything you need to know. Who are the big name designers? Who are the rising stars? Where are the new collecting areas? What should you look for when buying? This stunning new guide includes a comprehensive introduction to costume jewellery - through Ancient Egypt to 19th century America - and provides the most authoritative information on 20th century jewellery by iconic names such as Trifari, Coro, Chanel and Dior. Exploring subjects including Art Deco jewellery, costume jewellery in Hollywood films, Bakelite and unsigned pieces, this book also looks at the lives of the designers and their inspirations, as well as showing hundreds of beautiful designs and the marks to look for.
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This is the story of how jewellery has evolved ....if you're a fan of all that glitters, you'll love reading the author's take on jewellery. --The Sun
About the Author
Judith Miller began collecting in the 1960s while a student at Edinburgh University in Scotland. She has since extended and reinforced her knowledge of antiques and design through international research, becoming one of the world's leading experts in the field. Her expertise includes historic interiors. In 1979 Judith co-founded the international best-seller Miller's Antiques Price Guide and has since written more than 100 books, which are held in high regard by collectors and dealers. She is an expert on the BBC's 'Antiques Roadshow' and hosted the BBC TV series 'The House Detectives' and ITV1's 'Antiques Trail'. She is a regular lecturer and contributor to numerous newspapers and magazines, including the Financial Times, BBC Homes & Antiques and House & Garden. She has lectured extensively, including at the V&A in London and the Smithsonian in Washington.
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By sheilaa
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A really informative book good pictures lots of useful information well written and easy to read and understand and well indexed.
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What a lovely book this one is by Judith Millar .her great experience shows through out this well illustrated book
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This is a nicely illustrated book with all the usual information that Judith Miller gives. Lovely photos and a good price.
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Lovely stuff !
Costume jewellery is at least within the means of most of us and this book is a fair guide to what is out there. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. A. Carpenter
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Xmas Present
My daughter has just began collecting costume jewellery and this was a good book to start with. The layout and pictures were fantastic. A ggod buy.
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This book is a beautiful book providing information about costume jewellery through the different periods and about key designers. Read more
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Haven't opened it, as I bought it for a friend as a Christmas present, having been impressed by seeing the book in the library. However, excellent service from Amazon as usual.
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A good gift
Not entirely sure why I have to review a book that was bought through someone's Wish List, as I haven't read it, but she enjoyed her birthday present.
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