| Today, one characteristic of costume jewelry is that it | | | | Most of the jewelry is handcrafted rings, bracelets, |
| is made of cheaper or less expensive material such | | | | chains, pendants, necklaces and earrings. Another |
| as base metal, fake stone, glass, plastic and other such | | | | material for making these jewelries are freshwater |
| cheap material. So, this is different jewelry from that | | | | pearl, garnet, opal and other cheaper gems. |
| made of gold and silver. You can visit a shop to have | | | | You have the advantage of buying inexpensive |
| a personal inspection of these jewelries. Another | | | | costume jewelry within your limited budget. Still, the |
| characteristic is that it is very colorful. An additional | | | | jewelry has many styles and varieties of materials to |
| aspect that we would like to share with you is that this | | | | attract everyone. Trendy settings and styles make this |
| specific jewelry comes from the era of 1920 to 1960. | | | | jewelry precious as well. But take care in keeping a |
| this is the reason that this is a vintage fashion jewelry | | | | good maintenance of the glitter of such jewelry. Make |
| as well. | | | | sure that you wipe it with a soft cloth as body sweat |
| As far as popular metals for the jewelry are | | | | may dull the metal. Ensure that periodic maintenance is |
| concerned, silver over brass and gold over silver are | | | | in place and you should re-polish gold, gems and |
| the popular combination use for making of costume | | | | sterling silver jewelry. Use the hair sprays and |
| jewelry. Such fashion jewelry is being made also from | | | | perfumes before you wear the jewelry. Take all the |
| crystals. Use of ivory is very extensive. Plastic and | | | | aspects into account before you finally making the |
| acrylic is the material frequently used for the jewelry. | | | | purchase. |