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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> The history of costume jewellery in the last 300 years is a fascinating look at not only the ways that women have adorned themselves over the centuries but also reveals wider social issues and changes within society. The 18th and particularly 19th centuries were times of increasing industrialization and with this came mass-produced costume jewellery for the first time. By the start of the 20th century new materials such as plastics played a key role in inspiring bold modern designs while the refinement of rhinestone production meant that each decade could sparkle with its own distinctive style. (SP)