Many of the most beautiful costume jewelry pieces made since the 1940s are presented with full color photographs. In chapters arranged chronologically, the jewelry reflects the changing retail market and manufacturing changes in materials, techniques, and colors. An introduction was written by Lawrence Feldman of Fior in London. The effects of popular heroes and competition are seen to have shaped the costume jewelry industry. The jewelry of such well-known manufacturers as Boucher, Coro, Christian Dior, Grosse, Jomaz, Kramer of New York, Mitchell Maer, Trifari, and many others are displayed with newly revised prices. The book portrays the affordable opulence and sheer beauty of costume jewelry.

Author: Nancy Schiffer
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 01/17/2008
Pages: 160
Weight: 1.9lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780764328770
4th Revised Edition

About the Author
Schiffer, Nancy N.: - Nancy Schiffer has studied Native American culture for thirty years. She has written books on jewelry, decorative arts, and collectibles, and lives in southeastern Pennsylvania.