By Harrice Simons Miller

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No fashionista can deny the importance of fashion jewelry and this book highlights the twentieth century’s most significant designs: Barbara Berger’s rich costume jewelry portfolio. From legendary couture houses such as CHANEL, Schiaparelli and Valentino to contemporary designers like Daniel Von Weinberger, Iradj Moini and Kenneth Jay Lane, this edition showcases over 200 stunning designs from her collection of more than 4000 pieces.

Born in New York City in 1942, Barbara Berger began acquiring costume jewelry at the age of 13 when she treated herself to a pair of CHANEL earrings at a flea market in Paris. Therefore, it’s only natural for such a huge collection to become the subject of several exhibitions, including “Barbara Berger Collection: Bijoux” at the 1987 New York Antique Show, “Trop: Bijoux fantaisies, collections Barbara Berger” at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris (2004) and “Colección de Colecciones” at the Museo MODO in Mexico City in 2011.

With this glimpse at the story of this true fashion jewelry enthusiast, this title is an ultimate must-have for jewelry aficionados and fashionistas alike.