| Though costume jewelry has connotations of | | | | this kind of jewelry from fine jewelry is the highly |
| being cheap or garish, the fact is, it is often | | | | specific nature of its appearance. Jewelry like this |
| anything but! As a matter of fact, this type of | | | | is meant to accent one specific outfit, and |
| jewelry has a long history when it comes to | | | | because of that, they often could not be worn |
| western culture, one that goes back more than a | | | | with other clothing. |
| hundred years. Whether you collect it, love it, | | | | This type of jewelry was often seen as |
| wear it, or all three, a little bit of research will | | | | somewhat disposable, especially after |
| show you that this type of jewelry is here to | | | | manufacturers started to mostly use plastics, but |
| stay! | | | | even now they can be wonderfully striking |
| If you have any sort of experience with fashion | | | | examples of workmanship and design. If you are |
| or the art of wearing clothes at all, you already | | | | interested in jewelry that is made in this mode, |
| know that the right piece of jewelry can make or | | | | you can find it in many places. While of course |
| break an outfit. A perfectly placed brooch or | | | | you can hit couture shops, you can also |
| pendant can beautifully emphasize the lines of an | | | | investigate second hand stores, pawn shops and |
| outfit, while a piece of jewelry that is clunky, | | | | antique stores. This is a great hobby and you can |
| awkward or poorly matched can damage the look | | | | make some amazing finds. |
| irreparably. Around the turn of the century, | | | | Think about what you like to see in your |
| jewelry began to be produced that was meant | | | | adornment, and chances are, there will be a piece |
| for very specific wear, and though they tended | | | | of jewelry out there that is perfect for you! Let's |
| to be made out of less expensive materials than | | | | face it, not everyone can afford a piece of fine |
| fine jewelry, there was still a great deal of time | | | | jewelry with precious stones for every outfit in |
| and work put into their crafting. | | | | the closet. And it's pretty rare that you'll want to |
| When you are thinking about this type of jewelry, | | | | spend thousands of dollars on a piece that will only |
| you'll find that inexpensive should not be the word | | | | go with one infrequently worn outfit. Inexpensive |
| that comes to mind. Indeed, some pieces of | | | | costume jewelry makes it possible for you to |
| jewelry that fall into this category contain a fair | | | | make every outfit unique by having a piece that |
| number of semi-precious stones and are quite | | | | goes perfectly for each dress, skirt, blouse, or |
| valuable in their own right. The main difference of | | | | suit you happen to have. |