A fascinating look at many of the most beautiful costume jewelry pieces made since the 1940s is presented with over 350 color photographs. In chaptyers arranged chronologically, the jewelry is seen to reflect the evolving retail market and naufacturing changes in materials, techniques, and colors. The Introduction is written by Lawrence Feldman of Fior in London, a leading authority for over thirty years. << The jewelry of such well-known designers and makers as Boucher, Coro, Christian Dior, Grosse, Jomaz, Kramer of New York, Mitchell Maer, Trifari, and many others are included. The current values are included. << The BEst of Costume Jewelry portrays the affordable opulence and sheer beauty of costume jewelry. It has become a standard reference in an exceptional field of collecting interest. <<