Costume Jewellery

by Judith H. Miller

Diamantes are set to become a girl's best friend with this collector's guide to costume jewellery. Judith Miller introduces over 1500 pieces with a combination of historical and price guide information. The book includes features on over 40 major designers and factories, including Chanel and Dior, as well as coverage of lesser known designers, anonymous masterpieces and contemporary designers.

Genres: Jewellery, Reference, Fashion, Nonfiction

256 pages, Hardcover

First published October 2, 2003

About the author

Judith Henderson Miller began collecting in the 1960s while a student at Edinburgh University in Scotland. She had since extended and reinforced her knowledge through international research, becoming one of the world’s leading experts in the field. In 1979 she co-founded the best-selling Miller’s Antiques Price Guide and has since written more than 100 books, covering antiques, collectibles, architecture and interior design.

Judith was an expert on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, and had also appeared on The Martha Stewart Show and CNN. She was a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines, including Financial Times, The Telegraph, BBC Homes & Antiques and House & Garden. She lectured extensively, including at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Smithsonian in Washington.
She died in April 2023

Reviews

[Edie Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book includes a brief history of costume jewelry and a list of major designers. Lavishly photographed pieces. Price estimates are listed. A fantastic reference book and a delight for the eyes.

[Carmen Tracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

What's not to love? Beautiful photographs of spectacular jewelry, along with the informative and concise text that readers expect from DK guides. Although far from comprehensive, it is a stellar overview of baubles from the early to mid-20th century.

[Dinh Hong · Rating 4 out of 5]

interesting, gorgeous book on constume jewelry, providing short, interesting information for collectors

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

pretty pictures so far, but not enough background for my taste.

[Frederic · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basic introduction and survey. Illustrated listings of designers and makers are useful; even though not comprehensive they give a good cross-section.

[Marc Jong · Rating 5 out of 5]

*Inclusief een handig sterrensysteem waarmee de waarde van elk object meteen zichtbaar is