This appealing and stylish book presents the trends and influences that surrounded costume jewelry from the 1920s through 1960s. It includes a short history of jewelry persay, evolution of costume jewelry, important companies, a glimpse at the industry, and hints on testing real versus costume jewelry.

This book is a wonderful romp through the history of the cat seen through antiquities and collectibles. From the pharaohs to Felix, Purrrfection takes the reader on the cat's journey from the status of god to devil and its climb back up the social ladder to its present role as man's best friend. A worthy addition for the cat collector as well as the cat fancier, Purrrfection deals with collectibles such as woodblocks, jade, coins, porcelain, ephemera, folk art, and toys in more than 175 lovely color photographs. Let the beauty, majesty, and mystery of the cat unfold in words and photographs ...