| The last few years have seen a huge comeback | | | | you can finish an outfit really easily and look great. |
| for costume jewelery, with every season's look | | | | A good piece of diamante jewelery is an essential |
| being complemented by a new range of | | | | part of any girl's wardrobe; even if you only wear |
| accessories. High street shops are partly | | | | it once a year it's still worth it. |
| responsible for this as they all carry their own | | | | Because it's been in production for decades, you |
| ranges to go with their clothes, but the consumer | | | | really have a huge choice when buying costume |
| is also becoming more fashion conscious and | | | | jewelery. If you like vintage you can pick pieces |
| accessories are a great way to change the look | | | | up in second hand shops or at boot sales. Some |
| of an outfit without spending a lot of money. | | | | second hand shops even specialise in jewelery and |
| Costume jewelery comes in all styles imaginable, | | | | can tell you all about the provenance of items. |
| which means that no matter your taste, you can | | | | Iconic styles really make a statement, especially if |
| always find something to suit. Plastic jewelery can | | | | they're made in the materials of the day such as |
| make an outfit look kitsch and retro, but | | | | Bakelite. If you're really lucky you could find a |
| diamante jewelery worn with the same thing can | | | | bargain at a boot sale, because sellers sometimes |
| transform it into something a lot more grown-up. | | | | don't know the real value of their items. |
| One of the best things about costume jewelery is | | | | The internet is brilliant for looking at all the |
| that it's cheap. Mainstream shops sell their ranges | | | | different styles available and getting an idea of |
| for just a few pounds and whilst it may not be | | | | price. Just like high street shops, online retailers |
| unique, a lot of pretty pieces can be picked up. | | | | have their own ranges to go with their goods. |
| The cost doesn't always reflect the materials | | | | They often import jewellery in bulk so can sell at |
| however; plastic jewelery by a famous designer | | | | a reasonable price and they don't have the same |
| or artist can be just as expensive as diamonds | | | | overheads as businesses with premises. You |
| and gold. A lot of designers prefer working with | | | | might also find more exotic pieces here such as |
| materials like plastic or glass because of the range | | | | local handicrafts or unusual materials. The internet |
| of styles and colours that can be achieved. | | | | also gives you access to a huge range of |
| On the other hand, modern manufacturing | | | | designers so the choice is even greater. |
| processes mean that real materials like diamonds | | | | It's quite easy to build up a collection that includes |
| can be replicated to an incredibly high standard, | | | | every colour, so no matter what you wear you |
| giving you something sparkly at just a fraction of | | | | have an accessory to suit, that doesn't break the |
| the price. This kind of thing is great if you've got | | | | bank. |
| a black tie reception or a wedding to go to, since | | | | |