Hardback with Dust Jacket - 160 pages - 265 mm x 195 mm

Over 200 Colour Photographs together with a Price Guide in £ Sterling and US$

The latest addition to this ground breaking series is unlike any other guide to American and European costume jewellery. Covering jewellery from the Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco eras, right through to the 1980s, it includes items by designers such as Miriam Haskell, Trifari, Hobe, Joseff of Hollywood, and Chanel. Much more than a pricing manual or an illustrated showcase of beautiful pieces, this indispensable volume is a master class in appraising costume jewellery. An internationally respected costume-jewellery expert, author Steven Miners shows you how to develop an appraiser's eye and identify those factors that add or subtract from value. Features that will guide both the novice and experienced collector include: - A unique compare-and-contrast format - Professional appraisal secrets from one of the leading costume-jewellery experts - Full-colour photographs of more than 200 pieces - Price ranges given for every item - Detailed instruction on how to assess style, condition, authenticity, and value. Price Guide in £ Sterling and US Dollars.