A detailed history and sourcebook of 20th-century jewellery. It charts every kind and style for men and women, each piece accompanied by a full description with details of materials, fastenings and mounts. Arranged by decade, this is an invaluable reference for students, designers and collectors.

This book - according to the Antiques Roadshow's jewelry expert Geoffrey Munn - is 'an essential for every student and collector of jewelry, irrespective of their particular interest or budget'. Featuring over 1,500 colour, specially commissioned illustrations of all kinds and styles of jewelry from 1900 to 2000, the book is arranged in 20-year sections, with every picture accompanied by a full description.

1900-1919 Brooches and Pins - Earrings - Sautoirs, Necklaces and Pendants - Bracelets and Bangles - Rings - Buckles and Clasps - Hair Ornaments, Combs and Pins - Miscellaneous Jewelry and Jewelled Pieces - Men's jewelry 1920-1939 Brooches and Clips - Hat Ornaments - Necklaces and Pendants - Bracelets - Rings - Buckles and Clasps - Hair Ornaments - Dress Ornaments - Miscellaneous Jewelry and Jewelled Pieces - Men's jewelry 1940-1959 Brooches and Clips - Earrings - Necklaces and Pendants - Bracelets and Bangles - Rings - Buckles and Clasps - Novelty Jewelry - Hair Ornaments - Miscellaneous Jewelry and Jewelled Pieces - Men's Jewelry 1960-1979 Brooches and Clips - Bracelets and Bangles - Novelty Brooches - Necklaces and Pendants - Earrings - Rings - Buckles - Hair Ornaments and Bands - Miscellaneous Jewelry and Jewelled Pieces - Men's Jewelry 1980-1999 Brooches and Clips - Earrings - Necklaces and Pendants - Bracelets and Bangles - Rings - Buckles - Hair Ornaments - Miscellaneous Jewelry and Jewelled Pieces - Men's Jewelry