Costume

Costume jewelry is jewelry that is made of less valuable materials, including base metals, glass, plastic, and synthetic stones, in place of more valuable materials such as precious metals and gems. These items are usually, but not always, inexpensive, and often flashy. more...

Coco Chanel set the trend during her years as a designer, bringing costume jewelry to life with gold and faux pearls.

Costume jewelry gets its name from its use in stage costumes. See fashion jewelry

Pennino Brothers Jewelry is one rare, but well known brand of costume jewelry. Country Dutchess is a modern brand of costume jewelry.

Costume Jewelry Web Sites:

Fine Costume Jewelry

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