Barbara Berger is 70, but has been amassing her 4,000-piece collection of costume jewelry since age 13. Her incredible, rare pieces are the subject of a new museum exhibit and book — do ogle some of the best.
This is the perfect bib because it doubles as a necklace and neck-warmer.
A Maison Gripoix bib; circa 2000.
Source: Pablo Esteva / via: press.madmuseum.org
Why bother investing in a brooch if it's not neon?
NSFW Billy Boyn brooches; 1988.
Source: Pablo Esteva / via: press.madmuseum.org
Have you ever heard someone say, "That's too many tassles?" Me neither.
A Miriam Haskell necklace that; circa late 1950s.
Source: Pablo Esteva / via: press.madmuseum.org
It's a shame mother nature can't glitterize all leaves like this.
A Roger Jean-Pierre brooch; circa the 1950s-1960s.
Source: Pablo Esteva / via: press.madmuseum.org
