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Jewels of Fantasy: Costume Jewelry of the 20th Century (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is an in depth survey of this new found creativity of jewelry design, which is for
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20th Century More Jewelry

Erte Art to Wear: The Complete Jewelry edited by Marshall Lee (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
drawings. He was active also in fashion design and the design of sets and costumes for stage productions
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

The Book of Costumes by Millia Davenport
By Millia Davenport
Located in valatie, NY
great reference book for fashion, costume and jewelry designers as well as a picture dealer needing to
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

The Book of Costumes by Millia Davenport
The Book of Costumes by Millia Davenport
H 11.25 in W 8.25 in D 1.75 in
Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
Located in Chicago, IL
RELIQUARY PENDANT IN BOOK FORM Probably southern Germany, 1630–40 Gilded silver, verre églomisé
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Antique Mid-17th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
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W 0.99 in D 0.48 in L 1.66 in
Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross, Gript Book Piece
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
. Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture.
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Vintage 1970s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Vintage Napier Book Piece Faux-Pearl Pendant Necklace, 1989
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
of Melinda L. Lewis & Henry Swen's book "The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

The Jewels of Miriam Haskell by Deanna Farneti Cera (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
prestigious house of costume jewellery. Miriam Haskell herself was an enigmatic retiring woman whose
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20th Century More Jewelry

The Jewels of Miriam Haskell by Deanna Farneti Cera (Book)
The Jewels of Miriam Haskell by Deanna Farneti Cera (Book)
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W 9.38 in D 0.75 in L 11.5 in
Vintage Delizza & Elster for Alexis Kirk Book Piece Rhinestone Necklace
By Alexis Kirk
Located in Easton, PA
costume jewelry maker that operated from 1947 to 1990. The jewelry sold under their own name was never
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Choker Necklaces

Vintage Delizza & Elster for Alexis Kirk Book Piece Rhinestone Necklace
Vintage Delizza & Elster for Alexis Kirk Book Piece Rhinestone Necklace
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H 0.4 in W 6.38 in D 0.4 in L 7.25 in
Vintage Signed Napier Book Piece Modernist Goldtone Tassel Necklace, 1972
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
book "The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry." Vintage Napier jewelry was
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage Signed Napier Book Piece Modernist Goldtone Tassel Necklace, 1972
Vintage Signed Napier Book Piece Modernist Goldtone Tassel Necklace, 1972
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H 17 in W 6 in D 1 in Dm 6 in L 17 in
Vintage Napier Book Piece Goldtone "Peach" Moonglow Dangle Clip Earrings, c1964
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry." Measure: 1.5 inches high by 0.94 inches wide
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Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Vintage Napier Book Piece Goldtone "Peach" Moonglow Dangle Clip Earrings, c1964
Vintage Napier Book Piece Goldtone "Peach" Moonglow Dangle Clip Earrings, c1964
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H 1.5 in W 0.94 in D 0.5 in Dm 0.94 in L 1.5 in
1959 American HAR Hargo Creations Cobra Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings Jewellery
By Hargo Creations
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage costume jewellery set comprised of a HAR (Hargo Creations) matching serpent or
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Metal, Metallic Thread

1938 ElsaSchiaparelli CouturePagan DeposeFrance FeatherCrystalGold Bird Brooch
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
French costume-jewelry hardcover book, Lina Baretti Parures, by Patrick Mauries, this unique pave-crystal
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Vintage 1930s French Artisan Brooches

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Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Vintage Signed Napier Ad Piece Silvertone "Golden Time" Sundial Brooch, 1954
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
Swen's book "The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry." Vintage Napier jewelry was
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches

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Silver Plate

Vintage Signed Napier Ad Piece Silvertone "Golden Time" Sundial Brooch, 1954
Vintage Signed Napier Ad Piece Silvertone "Golden Time" Sundial Brooch, 1954
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H 2.13 in W 2 in D 0.3 in Dm 2 in L 2.13 in
Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Goldtone Big Faux-Pearl Dangles Brooch
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry." Vintage Napier jewelry was made in Meridan
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

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Gold Plate

Eisenberg Original pin clip "Cleaning Lady", gold plated Sterling, 1944
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in Stuttgart, DE
enamelled, dated 1944. Book piece, pictured Brunalti, American Costume Jewellry Measurement: Hight 8 cm x
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Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches

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Crystal

Couture 1936-49 Schiaparelli-Dali-Style Set FauxSapphire&Pearl Earrings & Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
to design costume jewelry for the Zodiac collection, Lina Baretti most likely created this set as we
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

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Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal

MaryMcFadden 1970 TheMetCollected JewelrySeries Gilt Openwork Sculptural Brooch
By Mary McFadden
Located in Chicago, IL
jewelry in the 20th Century to compliment her own couture-clothing designs. Unlike those fashion designers
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

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Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass

Henry Schreiner 1930s ProngSetCrystal FloraSpray TeardropFrame GiltBrass Brooch
By Henry Schreiner
Located in Chicago, IL
Townsend, titled Schreiner: Masters of Twentieth-Century Costume Jewelry.
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Vintage 1930s American Artist Brooches

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Crystal, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Erte by Roland Barthes (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a beautifully produced book by Franco Maria Ricci, published in 1972 in a limited edition
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Erte by Roland Barthes (Book)
Erte by Roland Barthes (Book)
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H 14.5 in W 10 in D 1.25 in
Vintage Signed Napier Silvertone "Textured Ribbon" Bracelet, 1955 Ad Piece
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
. Lewis & Henry Swen's book "The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry." Measures
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Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets

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Silver Plate

Vintage Signed Napier Black & Goldtone Puzzle Piece Collar Necklace, 1986
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
book "The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry. Vintage Napier jewelry was made
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Choker Necklaces

Vintage Signed Napier Black & Goldtone Puzzle Piece Collar Necklace, 1986
Vintage Signed Napier Black & Goldtone Puzzle Piece Collar Necklace, 1986
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H 0.3 in W 5.75 in D 0.3 in Dm 5.75 in L 6.75 in
Vintage clip-on earrings sign. K.J.L. Rhodium with rhinestones, faux pear 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Stuttgart, DE
costume jewelry Kenneth Jay Lane". Look at the Kenneth Jay Lane book "FAKING IT". Measurement Length: 6cm
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Mid-20th Century American Dangle Earrings

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Crystal, Rhodium

Silver Link "Gauntlet" Cuff Bracelet With Turquoise Cabochons By Napier, 1950s
By Napier
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Extremely rare and hard
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Link Bracelets

Gold Link "Gauntlet" Cuff Bracelet With Milk Glass Cabochons By Napier, 1950s
By Napier
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Extremely rare and hard
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Cuff Bracelets

1950sRobertGoosensStyle CastOakLeafTalisman BaroqueFauxPearls GoldChain Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
While contracted as an independent craftsman to create one-of-a-kind costume jewelry for French
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Vintage 1950s French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Silver, Vermeil

Vintage Kenneth Lane Art Deco Inspired 'Jade & Rock Crystal' Lariat 1970s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wilmslow, GB
costume jewellery and fabulous fakery since the 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane's talents are globally renowned
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Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

Francoise Montague Paris Dangle Clip Earrings Oversized Gilded Resin Donut
By Francoise Montague
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Her mother founded the boutique in 1945, as mentioned in the "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" book
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Dangle Earrings

1930s Schiaparelli Baretti GalalithRoseMotifFuchsiaGarland CordTiedBrassNecklace
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
parurier Lina Baretti (1899-1994), who was a frequent designer of unsigned one-of-a-kind costume jewelry
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Vintage 1930s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Brass

VIntage Sterling Silver 3-D Panel Deer Floral Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling silver, (costume jewelry that was not worn) and fine jewelry we have both
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Link Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Elton John 1988 Sothebys Book Collection
By Sotheby's
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
singers costumes, jewelry, hats and objects! This is the perfect book for any rock lover to spice up their
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1980s British Other

KineticPuppetStringsPinocchio GoldTexturedChainLink3Strand Early20thC. Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
death at the age 69 in 1956, not all of the pieces in the costume-jewelry parures of her eponymous brand
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Early 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass

Norwegian Sterling silver Necklace Anna Greta Eker Choker
Located in Wallkill, NY
to Fred Rezazadeh in his Collectible Silver Jewelry Book page 123 "Some of the jewelry by major
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Modernist Drop Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

An exquisite handmade Moghul style necklace, Maison Gripoix for Chanel, 1960s.
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Jewellery of the 20th Century', the book published to coincide with the celebrated exhibition. An
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Vintage 1960s French Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Couture Montague 1950s French WiredGlassBeads CrystalEnameledRondelles Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Chicago, IL
to the book by Florence Muller, Costume Jewelry For Haute Couture, Montague's oldest pieces were only
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Vintage 1950s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal

MiriamHaskell 1926-39 ArtDeco Enamel Aqua GiltFiligree Scallop BrassClipEarrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
no Haskell costume jewelry was signed until 1947 when they frequently used a curled-French-wire-hinge
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Enamel, Brass, Gold

Wilardy Dooner White Marble Lucite bag -Book piece
Located in Wallkill, NY
, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling silver, costume jewelry and fine jewelry from one collector. Be
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1950s American Novelty Bags

Chanel and Her World Book by Edmonde Charles-Roux
Located in New York, NY
, costume jewelry, the exquisitely comfortable and elegant knit suit, the “little black dress,” and the now
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Elton John Sotheby's Sale 1988 Four-Volume Catalogue(Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
. The collection is amazing and the stage costumes and glasses are probably as expected, the rest of the
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Elton John Sotheby's Sale 1988 Four-Volume Catalogue(Book)
Elton John Sotheby's Sale 1988 Four-Volume Catalogue(Book)
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Chanel The Metropolitan Museum of Art Hardcover Book circa 2005
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
luxurious garments; with fine and costume jewelry designs Showcases the exquisite collection of apparel
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Early 2000s American Fashion Books

Décors Barbares The Enchanting Interiors Book by Nathalie Farman-Farma
Located in New York, NY
collection of antique textiles, costumes and jewellery. Vogue has called Farman-Farma “the textile designer
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

David Monn The Art of Celebrating Book by David Monn
Located in New York, NY
the Tiffany flagship store and the Fontainebleau Hotel, the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Living Tribes Colin Prior Constable, 2003, Indigenous People Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
costume, jewellery and physiognomy, as well as the esoteric nature of such different ways of life. He
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20th Century African Tribal Books

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Paper

Collection Du Baron De Rede Provenant De L'Hotel Lambert (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
offers a fine collection of furniture, objects, paintings, jewellery, books, clothes, luggage
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Pair of Elegant Early 1960s Christian Dior Blue & Clear Crystal Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
featured in Judith Miller's Book "Costume Jewellery" ALL SALES WILL BE FINAL. NO RETURNS. Dimensions
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Crystal, Metal

Early 1960s Elegant Christian Dior Prong Set Blue & Clear Crystals Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
in Judith Miller's Book "Costume Jewellery" ALL SALES WILL BE FINAL. NO RETURNS. Dimensions
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Crystal, Metal

YBA YoungBritishArtist Sculpture JewelryCostume First US Exhibit 2000-2001
By Contemporary
Located in Chicago, IL
, this jewelry-costume sculpture became part of the artist's live-in evolving studio installation. While
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Early 2000s British Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

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Mixed Metal

Tony Duquette Goodman, Wendy and Hutton Wilkinson 1st Edition 2007
Located in London, GB
known for his over-the-top style in interiors, jewelry, costumes, and set design. His clients included
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Early 2000s Books

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Paper

Portrait of Lady, Grace Saunderson, Viscountess Castleton Oil on canvas Painting
By Studio of Sir Peter Lely
Located in London, GB
millimetres in diameter. The costume and jewellery are of course indicative of the family’s wealth however
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Elizabeth Taylor as CLEOPATRA 1962-1995
By Bert Stern, Michaele Vollbracht
Located in New York, NY
remains a goddess of the silver screen and known for her tumultuous personal life of husband’s, jewelry
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1990s American Other Contemporary Art

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Gold Leaf

 Elizabeth Taylor as CLEOPATRA 1962-1995
 Elizabeth Taylor as CLEOPATRA 1962-1995
H 53 in W 38.5 in D 1.25 in
Seated Female Nude (Devora)
By Julio de Diego
Located in Fairlawn, OH
collection of small native artifacts. While in Mexico, de Diego made a living designing costumes and scenery
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1970s American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

20th Century Art Deco Bronze Entitled "Chinese Legend" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
theatrical settings and costumes, in the design of jewellery, one is functioning in three dimensions, and all
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20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Altitude 2000, Departure by Julio De Diego
By Julio de Diego
Located in Hudson, NY
living designing costumes and scenery for ballets. His talents continued to expand as he moved into book
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1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

“Wild Horses”
By Hoi Lebadang
Located in Southampton, NY
Eastern Department at UNESCO to illustrate a book of poetry, published by Editions Euros. By the 1960s
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1960s Post-Modern Animal Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper

"Orientalist Interior" Watercolor by Philippe Jullian Ex- D.D. Ryan Estate
By Philippe Jullian
Located in Bristol, CT
recommended a new pair of sandals or a piece of costume jewelry — only “really good costume jewelry,” she
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20th Century Other Art Style Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Ceremonial Dancers oil and tempera painting by Julio De Diego
By Julio de Diego
Located in Hudson, NY
living designing costumes and scenery for ballets. His talents continued to expand as he moved into book
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1940s Modern Abstract Paintings

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Masonite, Oil, Tempera

Tlaloc and the Tiger oil painting by Julio de Diego
By Julio de Diego
Located in Hudson, NY
to expand as he moved into book illustration, and his work in jewelry making was incorporated into
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1930s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Panel, Oil

Lords of the Sky oil painting by Julio De Diego
By Julio de Diego
Located in Hudson, NY
talents continued to expand as he moved into book illustration, and his work in jewelry making was
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Arts Decoratifs Et Industriels Modernes Encyclopedie, 12 Books, 1925 Art Deco
Located in Oakland, CA
, feathers, perfumes, costume jewelry, and Fine jewelry. Volume X: Theater. Art in the theater. Photography
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

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Paper

YSL Lexicon An ABC of the Fashion, Life, and Inspirations of Yves Saint Laurent
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
to the kaleidoscope of images in this book, a coterie of tastemakers have supplied listings that
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

The Magician oil and tempera painting by Julio de Diego
By Julio de Diego
Located in Hudson, NY
talents continued to expand as he moved into book illustration, and his work in jewelry making was
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1940s American Modern Abstract Paintings

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Masonite, Oil, Tempera

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Questions About Costume Jewelry Book
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Costume jewelry is very desirable on the secondhand market. There are many collectible costume jewelry brands that are quite valuable.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    To tell how old costume jewelry is, first look for identifying marks. You can then use trusted online resources to determine who made the piece. Once you know the maker, you can then research their designs to try and estimate the age. The best way to determine how old a piece of costume jewelry is would be to consult a knowledgeable appraiser or antique jewelry dealer for assistance with dating the accessory. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Vintage costume jewelry refers to costume jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old. Jewelry, costume or otherwise, that is 100 years old is referred to as antique. The big design fair in Paris in 1900 inspired jewelers to work with inexpensive materials, and Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and others helped popularize costume jewelry during the 1920s. The roots of costume jewelry, however, took shape at least as far back as the 18th century, when paste jewelry that featured hand-cut glass instead of gemstones first emerged. Shop a variety of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel uses a variety of materials to produce costume jewelry. Most pieces are non-precious metals with resin, glass and crystal used in place of genuine pearls and gemstones. Some designs incorporate real leather or fabrics like velvet. You'll find a variety of Chanel jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dior costume jewelry will tarnish over time if not properly taken care of. Be sure to avoid getting fragrances and creams on your jewelry, and clean your accessories every so often to help it last. Shop a collection of Dior jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 29, 2024
    You can buy Chanel costume jewelry directly from the brand’s official website as well as in its boutiques. See the site’s store locator in order to find the official Chanel boutique nearest you. You can also find Chanel products on offer at any of the luxury house’s authorized retailers as well as through resellers.

    Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel introduced her costume jewelry in the 1920s, when the economy was roaring and fine jewelry was the main mode of adornment among her clients. Fearless about giving offense, Chanel proclaimed, “I love fakes because I find such jewelry provocative, and I find it disgraceful to walk around with millions of dollars around your neck, just because you are rich.” Then, in 1932, in the midst of the Great Depression, Chanel dramatically switched gears and designed her first and only diamond jewelry collection, Bijoux de Diamants.

    Find vintage Chanel costume jewelry for sale on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To know what costume jewelry is worth money, one option is to conduct some online research. You can read articles on trusted websites to find out what types of pieces and makers are highly sought after. Another approach is to peruse the sold sections of reputable online platforms to get a feel for the selling prices of different types of jewelry. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of jewelry from some of the world's top dealers.