| This type of jewellery can exude expense,
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| | Many jewelers sell both costume jewellery
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| but costs very little, usually over the
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| | as well as expensive pieces. H.Samuel a
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| top and ostentatious, it can be a main
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| | well known jeweler has a wide range to
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| Originally, costume or fashion jewelry
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| | The term costume jewelry dates back to
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| was made of inexpensive simulated
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| | the early 20th century. It may reflect
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| gemstones, such as rhinestones or Lucite,
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| | the use of the word "costume" to refer to
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| set in pewter, nickel or brass. Modern
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| | what is now called an "outfit"; for
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| costume jewelry incorporates a wide range
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| | example, a "handsome street costume of
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| of materials. High end crystals, CZs or
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| | maroon brown velvet". Thus the jewelry
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| cubic zirconia simulated diamonds, and
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| | worn with everyday fashion (costumes)
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| some semi-precious stones are used in
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| | grew to be known as "costume jewelry."
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| place of precious stones. Metals include
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| | Another theory is that the term refers to
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| gold- or silver-plated brass, and
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| | the jewelry worn in theatrical
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| sometimes vermeil or sterling silver.
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| | productions.
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| Lower-priced jewelry may still use gold
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| | In many instances, high-end fashion
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| plating over pewter, nickel or other
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| | jewelry has achieved a "collectible"
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| metals; items made in countries outside
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| | status, and increases in value over time.
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| the United Kingdom may contain lead. Some
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| | There is a substantial secondary market
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| pieces incorporate plastic, acrylic, or
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| | for vintage fashion jewelry.
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| wood.
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