Traces the development of costume jewelry from the eighteenth century through the 1980s, describing the trends of each era.

A lavishly illustrated celebration of some of the finest examples of vintage costume jewelry ranges from the Victorian era, through the sophisticated designs of

The ultimate vintage costume jewellery collectors' guide, written by the ultimate collector.

Some of the most beautiful pieces of costume jewelry made since the 1940s are presented in full color photographs. The visual creations are enriched by an intro

Beginning and experienced collectors and even dealers sometimes have difficulty distinguishing a valuable piece of costume jewelry from less valuable jewelry. T