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European Designer Jewelry/a Schiffer Book for Collectors (Design) by Ginger Hall Moro is a children's book available to read on EtoBox.

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<p>This magnificent book documents the trends, sources and makers of innovative 20th century designer jewelry in 13 European countries. The evolution of limited-edition artists' creations, as well as fashion and costume jewelry, are explored through the well-researched text, photographs and vintage prints. Biographical sketches are provided for the artists and couturiers who worked closely with the fashion designers.</p><h3>Library Journal</h3><p>"Baubles, bangles, and beads" galoreand over 700 pictures of them. Leafing through this book is like going through your grandmother's jewelry boxes. Former actress Moro examines fashion, artists', and costume jewelry from 13 European countries from turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau to today's explorations of unusual materials. Familiar names like Schiaparelli and Chanel are covered, but the real asset of this book is that less well known jewelry designers are discussed. Though they may now be forgotten, their work was integral to the complete "look" of the costume of a particular period. As a "Schiffer Book for Collectors," this work includes a value guide and in a few cases marks and labels. Ultimately, however, it is simply an entertaining

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Author

Ginger Hall Moro

Publisher

Schiffer Publishing, Limited

Published

1995

Language

EN

ISBN

9780887408236

Category

children's

Subjects

Art, Crafts & Hobbies, History

Rating

4.8 / 5 (16 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14