Costume Jewelry
This spectacular Juliana rhinestone vintage necklace and earring set sold for $330 on eBay in 2012.
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Kovels Antique Trader brings you articles on vintage costume jewelry, highlighting the unique designs, materials, and craftsmanship that defined fashion accessories from past decades. Learn about the history, value, and collecting tips for these iconic treasures.
See also: Fine Jewelry | Iconic Jewelry Eras
Go Figure, Reja Costume Jewelry Dazzles Collectors
You may not be familiar with them, but when it comes to serious collecting, the professionals relish owning Reja costume jewelry figural designs.
Fantastic Plastic: Collecting Mid-Century Costume Jewelry
For many collectors, the real attraction to mid-century plastic jewelry is all the colorful components and fillers that make them so eye-catching.
Remembering Gene and Ron Verri of Gem-Craft Costume Jewelry Fame
The renowned father-and-son team helped shape one of the great costume jewelry lines, Gem-Craft, one that continues to dazzle collectors.
The Diamond Look by Kramer Shines Brightly for Collectors
Looking to score a sleeper in the costume jewelry world? Kramer of New York offers over-the-top gorgeous pieces of undervalued jewelry compared to rhinestone pieces sold by other companies.
Vendome Jewelry Lives Up to the Very Elegantly Yours Expectation
A division of Coro jewelry, Vendome was established in the 1940s but became more prominent during the 1950s and was sold by upscale retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue.
Miriam Haskell: Costume Jewelry of the Stars
With creative partner Frank Hess, Miriam Haskell designed affordable costume jewelry pieces promoted by some of Hollywood's biggest names. Discover why her vintage items are in such high demand.
How to Identify Unmarked Costume Jewelry
Identifying unmarked costume jewelry is one of the biggest mysteries collectors face. With a little know-how, savvy collectors can turn sleepers into keepers. Here's how.
The Dazzling History of Hollycraft Costume Jewelry
Collectors can enjoy an eye-popping, wearable collection of classic costume jewelry well beyond the holidays.
Bettina von Walhof Costume Jewelry Shines During the Holidays
Sure, it can be a bit tricky to find, but a brooch featuring a Scottie dog wearing a Santa hat and coat is worth the hunt. When it comes to festive and whimsical costume jewelry, our smitten expert explains her passion for Bettina von Walhof's fashions.
Fruit Salad Costume Jewelry is the Perfect Dish for Collectors
Mimicking the look of carved gemstones shaped like fruits, leaves and flowers, Fruit Salad jewelry pieces are some of the most popular and valuable costume jewelry designs on the market. But the style is often misidentified online, leading to confusion and distrust.
Chanel Costume Jewelry Basics
Coco Chanel introduced costume jewelry to her famous collections, turning something considered cheap and tacky into a symbol of modern style. Here's what you should know.
Discover Coro's Timeless Costume Jewelry Temptation
One of the largest producers of American costume jewelry in history, Coro created a boundless variety of captivating jewelry designs, making it abundantly available for collectors.
How to Identify Juliana Jewelry
Made by DeLizza & Elster, Juliana Jewelry offers distinct characteristics that savvy costume jewelry shoppers can learn to spot.
Discover the Thrill of Maximal Art Costume Jewelry
Founded in the 1980s and riding the influence of the English new wave culture, the vintage-inspired and romantic-tinged Maximal Art costume jewelry offers an exciting rediscovery.
The Sparkling History of Jomaz Costume Jewelry
The jaw-dropping designs from Joseph Mazer remain as stylish today and sought after by collectors as when first introduced.
