COSTUME JEWELRY – From the masterpieces of designers who colored the times to materials and production techniques

Introducing a precious collection of costume jewelry brands that colored the era.

This definitive edition includes the history of costume jewelry that began with Coco Chanel, explanations of materials, how to make, maintenance, and more, in addition to the masterpieces of various eras.

Costume jewelry, distinguished from jewelry made with expensive materials like precious metals, gold, platinum, and gemstones, focuses on fashion and has continuously created pieces reflecting the trends and social atmosphere of the times.

Due to its even higher fluidity than fashion trends, many pieces have vanished shortly after their creation.

This book introduces over 60 valuable collections of costume jewelry brands along with their background, as well as basic knowledge about the history and episodes of costume jewelry, how to wear it, maintenance methods, and basic techniques for enjoying handmade jewelry.

It can be considered a reference book for both costume jewelry collectors and jewelry makers.

■Table of Contents
Chapter 1 The Collection of the Four Kings of Costume Jewelry
Chanel/Christian Dior/Miriam Haskell/Schiaparelli

Chapter 2 Costume Jewelry by Brand and Maker
Amourelle/Butler and Wilson/Chanel Novelty Co./Reinard /Ciner/Eisenberg Original/Fabrice/Florenza/Givenchy/Har/Hattie Carnegie…

Chapter 3 Modern Costume Jewelry
Christian Lacroix/Dolce & Gabbana/Iradi Moini…

Chapter 4 Costume Jewelry from Japan
Cushka /Hanae Mori/Imac/Mariko Kohga…

Chapter 5 The Joy of Handmade
Basic pin and loop techniques for handmade costume jewelry and points/Japanese jewelers’ contemporary costume jewelry

Chapter 6 Basic Knowledge of Costume Jewelry
History of costume jewelry/Materials/Signs/How to wear/Glossary