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The Best of Costume Jewelry (A Schiffer Book for Collectors),New
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A fascinating look at many of the most beautiful costume jewelry pieces made since the 1940s is presented with full color photographs. In chapters arranged chronologically, the jewelry is seen to reflect 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 wellknown manufacturers as Boucher, Coro, Christian Dior, Grosse, Jomaz, Kramer of New York, Mitchell Maer, Trifari, and many others are displayed and a separate price guide is included. The book portrays the affordable opulence and sheer beauty of costume jewelry.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Best of Costume Jewelry'? A: The book presents a fascinating look at beautiful costume jewelry pieces made since the 1940s, showcasing their evolution in design, materials, and techniques through full-color photographs.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 176 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Best of Costume Jewelry' is Nancy Schiffer.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed in good condition.
- Q: Does this book include a price guide? A: Yes, a separate price guide is included in the book.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Best of Costume Jewelry' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1999.
- Q: Is there an introduction, and who wrote it? A: Yes, there is an introduction written by Lawrence Feldman of Fior in London.
- Q: What categories of jewelry does the book cover? A: The book covers costume jewelry from well-known manufacturers including Boucher, Coro, Christian Dior, Grosse, Jomaz, Kramer of New York, Mitchell Maer, and Trifari.
- Q: What can readers learn from this book? A: Readers can learn about the history and significance of costume jewelry, including its reflection of market trends and the influence of popular culture.