Strands of artificial "pearls" individually knotted, gems hand-set and pronged, plastic bangles more fabulous than ivory...

Carole Tanenbaum had no idea just how magical and addictive vintage costume jewellery could be until she viewed a collection in London in the 1970s: "I was immediately drawn to the colours, scale and designs-a kaleidoscope of gems. I was hooked, and my passion for fabulous fakes hasn't abated." Today, her private collection boasts some of the finest pieces ever created. including the eight hundred spectacular costume jewels showcased here-many of them one-of-a-kind runway pieces or rare. hard-to-find treasures.

In Vintage Costume Jewellery, Carole Tanenbaum shares her passion and her expertise with novice and seasoned collectors alike. Her dazzling pieces reflect the fascinating history of vintage costume jewellery-a story that starts with mass-produced Victorian jewellery, moves through the wonderfully sophisticated lines of Art Deco geometrics and the showstopping glamour of Hollywood and parks at the doorstep of 1990s designer and artisanal jewellery.

For everyone who appreciates the artistry of vintage costume jewellery and can't resist its allure, Vintage Costume Jewellery is the ultimate collector's guide-by one of the world's most astute collectors.

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