Miller's Costume Jewelry: How to Compare & Value is a comprehensive collector's guide that teaches readers how to identify, evaluate, and accurately value costume jewelry from the late Victorian era through the twentieth century. Written by respected jewelry expert Steven Miners with contributions from Tracy Tolkien, the book follows the acclaimed Miller's "How to Compare & Value" format, helping collectors understand why two seemingly similar pieces can differ significantly in value. Through expert analysis, it explains how factors such as designer, rarity, materials, craftsmanship, condition, originality, and provenance influence market prices.

Richly illustrated with 54 full-colour comparison spreads, the guide covers major collecting periods including Victorian, Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, and Space Age, along with famous designers such as Chanel, Christian Dior, Trifari, Miriam Haskell, Eisenberg, Kenneth Jay Lane, Joseff, Boucher, Hobe, Mazer, and Schiaparelli. Practical chapters on recognizing reproductions, understanding the collectibles market, caring for jewelry, and building a valuable collection make it an indispensable reference for collectors, dealers, auctioneers, antique enthusiasts, and vintage fashion lovers.