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Being a lover of unusual jewellery, I like to buy bold & striking designs guaranteed to be noticed! Most are in good, lightly used condition, any damage or wear is mentioned in the description. Buying a gift?.... gift boxes available. Looking for a particular item?..... let me know & I'll try to help. 

See 'how to order' page for postage & shipping options      

TO ORDER & PAY BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD OVER THE PHONE...Tel. 07525 203928
   
 
Necklaces    
     

1930's Long Czech glass necklace with crimson opaque glass segments and beads 20 1/2" (62cm). Drop 2 1/2" (6.5cm), barrel screw fastening Ref CJ-01

£45

Deco meets tribal. Black stained wood and metal necklace. Hook fastening. Drop at centre 3 1/2" (9cm), length 18 1/2" (47cm) Ref CJ-01

Great with chunky wooden bangle below! See bracelets

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Photograph Jane McLeish Kelsey for Sunday Times Style Magazine  
     

 £28  

1970's German modernist necklace with bead elements. Drop 3 3/4" (9.5cm), chain 16 3/4" (43.5cm). Marked 'ges.gesch NEWE' Ref CJ-05  
     
     

"It doesn't matter if they are real, so long as they look junk" - Coco Chanel

 
   
     

£49

Amethyst and clear Swarowski crystal choker necklace with matching clip-on earrings. Big and chunky, ideal to wear with a strapless dress for the coming party season. Choker length adjustable up to 15" (38cm), earrings diameter 1 3/8" (3.5cm) Ref CJ-12  
     
     

£20

Amethyst and clear rhinestone scalloped bib style vintage necklace. Adjustable length up to 18" (46cm) Ref CJ-13  
     
Left: necklace from £1,190 and cuff from £510 both by Tom Binns at Dover Street Market

Photo Zac Frackelton for The Times

www.zacfrackelton.com

How to wear Killer Jewels:

www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/woman/fashion/article5275558.ece

 

 
     
     

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your gift with personalised message posted direct to the recipient at any UK address. From £2.95 (including gift box with jewellery purchases). Please email for details

 

 
     
     
 
 

In jewellery's new lexicon, fake means fabulous. Pile on statement pieces for subversive chic" - Lisa Armstrong, Vogue www.vogue.co.uk

 
 
     
VOGUE catwalk report
     

     

Costume jewellery

  • Chunky wooden beads, giant Deco cuffs, bold neckpieces... jewellery comes super-sized

  • Multiple choice: pile on heaps of chains and armfuls (or even neckfuls, above) of bangles   

  • From delicate chokers to gothic rosaries and moulded metalwork - as long as it makes an impact, anything goes

www.vogue.co.uk

 
 
TO ORDER & PAY BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD OVER THE PHONE Telephone 07525 203928
 

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Books...
     
ROUGH DIAMONDS, THE BUTLER & WILSON COLLECTION by Vivienne Becker. The history of Butler & Wilson. Great photography. Must have for B&W collectors! Now out of print & highly desirable. Pavilion 1990. Good used condition £75 inc delivery.

If you'd like me to look out for a copy for you let me know

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COSTUME JEWELLERY by Judith Miller. This thick volume is in my opinion the best book on costume jewellery, outlining all the known designers with tons of great colour photographs! 

 £20 

 COSTUME JEWELLERY by Judith Miller. Paperback, good beginner's guide with lots of photographs

 £10 

VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELLERY A Passion for Fakes by Carole Tanenbaum. Good used condition

£15

COSTUME JEWELLERY How to Compare & Value by Steven Miners. Good used condition

£15

 

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A bit of fun...Which decade are you? Click to take the test

Collecting Costume Jewellery...article by Tracy Martin for Collect It! magazine
 
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Top left by Cecil Beaton. Other photos Grazia Magazine, Vogue Magazine