| Costume jewelry is very popular for a good reason. It | | | | is surprising how well some of this fits in today. You |
| is quite inexpensive and it is socially acceptable. | | | | can create a very unique look for yourself by finding |
| The most original use of costume jewelry dates back | | | | these old items at yard sales and consignment shops, |
| to the theater and stage of the 1930s and earlier. It | | | | as well as shopping online at auction sites. You should |
| was made large so that it showed up. | | | | also consider wholesale jewelry sites online, many sell |
| There was a time when it was attached to apparel | | | | will sell smaller lots to anyone. |
| and meant to be discarded when the garment was. | | | | There are many styles of costume jewelry out there, |
| There is still quite a bit of this today with new styles | | | | some more refined than others, and some which is |
| incorporating jewelry. Many will also recall those faux | | | | just plain over the top and gaudy. The more popular is |
| gems and gemstones and other jewelry made of | | | | that which imitates trendier and stylish jewelry. It is well |
| nickel and other metals rather than the more | | | | accepted among women that some of the jewelry |
| expensive silver and gold. | | | | that is worn is definitely not the real thing, and this is |
| Both faux gold and silver jewelry has taken it's place in | | | | just the way it is among the women of today. |
| fashion history. Some years fashion statement | | | | The whole idea behind costume jewelry is to create |
| focused on the silver look and other years on the gold. | | | | something fashionable and good looking, that will |
| These trends continue today with changing fashion | | | | compliment a woman's attire at a cost less than what |
| statements calling for different colors and styles. This | | | | the genuine article would be. These faux items |
| classic jewelry has had its ups and downs although it | | | | generally start with tin for a base metal which is then |
| has never gone out of style, nor has there ever been | | | | treated in some way to resemble gold, silver or |
| a true decline in it's use. | | | | platinum. Often the stones are simply glass but can be |
| Many fashionistas today are taking older jewelry, | | | | real stones that are just less costly. |
| made in the 30s to 50s and utilizing it in today's style. It | | | | |