Beads and jewels


Costume Jewellery…. Inexpensive Fashion

This type of jewellery can exudeMany jewelers sell both costume
expense, but costs very little, usuallyjewellery as well as expensive pieces.
over the top and ostentatious, it can beH.Samuel a well known jeweler has a wide
a main focus point of any outfit.range to choose from, click on this link
Originally, costume or fashion jewelryto see:
was made of inexpensive simulatedThe term costume jewelry dates back to
gemstones, such as rhinestones orthe early 20th century. It may reflect
Lucite, set in pewter, nickel or brass.the use of the word "costume" to refer
Modern costume jewelry incorporates ato what is now called an "outfit"; for
wide range of materials. High endexample, a "handsome street costume of
crystals, CZs or cubic zirconiamaroon brown velvet". Thus the jewelry
simulated diamonds, and someworn with everyday fashion (costumes)
semi-precious stones are used in placegrew to be known as "costume jewelry."
of precious stones. Metals include gold-Another theory is that the term refers
or silver-plated brass, and sometimesto the jewelry worn in theatrical
vermeil or sterling silver. Lower-pricedproductions.
jewelry may still use gold plating overIn many instances, high-end fashion
pewter, nickel or other metals; itemsjewelry has achieved a "collectible"
made in countries outside the Unitedstatus, and increases in value over
Kingdom may contain lead. Some piecestime. There is a substantial secondary
incorporate plastic, acrylic, or wood.market for vintage fashion jewelry.



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