The past decade has seen costume jewelry become the glittering star of vintage fashion. No longer the poor relation of precious pieces, values are rising as increasing numbers of collectors see the quality of the design and craftsmanship. The market is ready for a new costume jewelry book, one that shows these dazzling pieces to the best advantage and celebrates them. Costume jewelry is constantly in the news - American first lady Michelle Obama wore vintage pieces at the inauguration; Sarah Jessica Parker wears vintage costume jewelry all the time, fashion magazines feature costume jewelry - vintage and new - in every issue.

Judith Miller began collecting in the 1960s while a student at Edinburgh University in Scotland. She has since extended and reinforced her knowledge of antiques and design through international research, becoming one of the world's leading experts in the field. Her expertise includes historic interiors. In 1979 Judith co-founded the international best-seller Miller's Antiques Price Guide and has since written more than 100 books, which are held in high regard by collectors and dealers.

To feature designers including: Chanel Coro and Corocraft Christian Dior Fahrner Stanley Hagler Miriam Haskell Hobe Joseff of Hollywood Kenneth Jay Lane Mazer Brothers and Jomaz Schiaparelli Henry Schreiner Trifari Weiss Marcel Boucher Butler & Wilson Hattie Carnegie Art Avon Bijoux Heart Tom Binns Auguste Bonaz Carolee Castlecliff Sarah Cavender Alice Caviness Ciner Copola e Toppo Eisenberg Maison Gripoix Har Kramer Lisner Mawi Pennino Bros Rebajes Reja Renoir - Matisse Nettie Rosenstein Lea Stein Vendome YSL As well as Bakelite and plastic jewelry and Christmas Tree Pins