This edition is an authorized translation of the original English edition of Collector's Guide: Costume Jewellery. How to use the book: "Collector's Guide: Stylish Jewelry" combines four sections: information on the origin of jewelry, changing styles and directions in jewelry from ancient times to the present day; information about the life and career of 20 leading jewelry designers; information on designers and manufacturers from A to Z; gallery of unknown masters - manufacturers of necklaces, bracelets, brooches and earrings.