Fabulous Costume Jewelry: History of Fantasy and Fashion in Jewels (Hardcover, New ed)

This gorgeous book is a delight for all who are interested in fine craftsmanship, beautiful jewelry, and the role of fashion in an ever-changing world. Costume jewelry is an intimate reflection of its age. Shaped by the attitudes and fashion of the women who wear it, this jewelry reveals their temperaments, their fantasies, and the spirit of their times. This lushly illustrated book is a comprehensive retrospective of commercial costume jewelry, from 18th century Georgian, Neo Classic, and Romantic pieces to 20th century Edwardian, Art Deco, Cocktail, and modern "Glam Rock" jewelry. It discusses in great depth the roots of jewelry movements, the cultural trends that influenced jewelry designers-industrialism, wartime, the growth of Hollywood, technological breakthroughs, and the women's movement-and the effects jewelry had on women's fashions.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	1997
First published:	July 2007
Authors:	Vivienne Becker
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	232
Edition:	New ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-88740-531-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Antiques & collectables > Jewellery Books > Arts & Architecture > Antiques & collectables > Gold & silver (other than jewellery) Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > General Promotions
LSN:	0-88740-531-2
Barcode:	9780887405310

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