Costume Jewellery DK Collector's Guide

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Costume Jewellery DK Collector's Guide by Judith Miller is the essential hardcover for anyone who loves vintage fashion accessories. Packed with hundreds of crisp photographs, this 2003 reference walks you through identifying, dating and valuing costume jewellery from the 18th century to today.

Miller’s expert text and the signature DK layout make spotting makers’ marks, materials and design trends effortless. Art-deco bangles, mid-century rhinestone brooches and 1980s statement necklaces all appear in close-up detail, giving collectors and dealers the visual keys to authenticate pieces at a glance.

The book is in very good condition—pages clean, no writing, no dog ears, from a smoke-free home. A sturdy illustrated hardcover that looks smart on the shelf yet is light enough to carry to fairs and auctions.

Whether you’re a young adult building a first collection or an experienced trader, this reliable guide fits perfectly into the DK Collector’s Guides series and stays among the most searched titles for fashion and jewellery reference.