Costume Jewelry
See also: Fine Jewelry | Jewelry Style Basics
Jelly Belly Costume Jewelry Clearly Beautiful
Inspired by fine jewelry, the unique designs and construction of 1940s "jelly belly" costume jewelry are a whimsical departure from the costume-jewelry norm
Do you Remember Home Party Jewelry?
Taking root in the late 1940s, selling Sarah Coventry and other costume jewelry to your friends at home parties was a big hit with postwar housewives looking to make a little cash of their own. And the jewelry wasn't bad either.
For the Love of 1950s Napier Jewelry
Here's why you should collect the stylish designs and quality craftsmanship of James Napier's mid-century costume jewelry.
How to pick vintage rhinestone jewelry that sells
With so much vintage costume jewelry on the market, how do you determine what to buy for a good investment? Here's some rhinestone jewelry picking advice.
Why Boucher is Among the Best in Costume Jewelry
One of the most esteemed names in costume jewelry, Marcel Boucher's designs from the 1930s and '40s still sparkle with collectors.
Faces Give Clues to Cameo Jewelry Age, Materials
Cameos are often carved from shell, hardstone, and even glass. Discover the history of cameo jewelry, and what makes some cameos more desirable than others.
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 Best Costume Jewelry Designers
Who were the most influential costume jewelry designers? Here are seven all-time great designers you need to know.
The 'Shocking' Costume Jewelry of Elsa Schiaparelli
For her jewelry and fashions, the Italian designer loved to use the vibrant hue, "shocking pink," that became her signature and the in-style color with the couture crowd.
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.
The Wonder of Wooden Jewelry
From ancient Chinese beads to Victorian jewelry made with bog oak and modern fine jewelry, wood has been used in myriad ways for jewelry production throughout history. Why collectors seek wooden adornment in all its wonder.
Joseff of Hollywood Costume Jewelry Dazzled The Big Screen
Worn by Vivien Leigh, Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe, discover how the sensational costume jewelry of Eugene Joseff played a starring role in film's glamorous era.
Antique Hatpins: Stylish Self-Protection
Manufacturers once marketed hatpins as fashion accessories and weapons against unwanted advances.
The Legendary Splendor of Hobé Jewelry
A favorite of the Ziegfeld Follies and a hit with Hollywood starlets, Hobé jewelry shines among the finest costume jewelry collectible brands.
History of Christian Dior Jewelry
Synonymous with feminine beauty and timeless fashion since the 1940s, Christian Dior also created fabulous jewelry. Discover the jewelry that complemented Dior's fashion genius.
