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Costume jewelry has traditionally been regarded as funÓ jewelry, & its affordability has made it equally accessible to any woman, of any means, who desires its delightful glitter. Cera has selected more than 250 of the world's best costume jewelry creations, organized by time period & maker, beginning with Art Nouveau. She introduces readers to the significant periods & important creators of costume jewelry, such as Chanel, Christian Dior, Schiaparelli, & Kenneth Jay Lane. Readers learn about the actual components of a piece, materials that make up costume jewelry, identifying marks, & other distinguishing characteristics. Numerous color photos.Cera, Deanna Farneti is the author of 'Amazing Gems : An Illustrated Guide to the World's Most Dazzling Costume Jewelry', published 2000 under ISBN 9780788190735 and ISBN 0788190733.
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