Amazing Gems: An Illustrated Guide to the World's Most Dazzling Costume Jewelry

by Deanna Farneti Cera, Deanna Farneti Cera

For this delightful, profusely illustrated guidebook, noted jewelry expert Deanna Farneti Cera has selected more than 250 of the world's best costume jewelry creations, organized by time period and maker, including Lalique, Chanel, and Christian Dior. 279 illustrations, 264 in color.

Genres: Art, Jewellery

256 pages, Hardcover

First published May 28, 2000

Reviews

[Anna L]

While mostly an album of representative examples, the introduction really lays down the foundation of the history of costume jewelry and its principles, that go far beyond being a 'cheaper version of real jewelry'. Very enlightening book, and if you are planning to hit some good vintage/antique shops, it will certainly help you evaluate what you see.