Costume Jewelry

Unveiled in the 1930s for the 'fashionable woman of the day' but overlooked for years, early Monet proves to be a surprising gem of costume jewelry collecting.

During the 1930s and ‘40s it was considered junk jewelry. But today, as Pamela Wiggins Siegel explains, costume jewelry is loved by collectors as "sparkling treasures." Fun and affordable, costume jewelry offers an inexpensive means to make any fashion statement.

How Kenneth Jay Lane, a remarkable man who called himself a 'fabulous fake', made genuine costume jewelry for the celebrated and the ordinary alike.

How a self-made fashion icon wowed the costume jewelry crowd with creative and quirky pieces.

Uncommon quality makes Ciner costume jewelry shine with collectors. Here's how to identify and date vintage styles.

The actress was famous for having two striking love affairs in her life: one with men and another with jewelry. Her relationship with Avon Costume Jewelry leaves collectors breathless.

Cameos are often carved from shell, hardstone, and even glass. Learn the history of cameo jewelry, and what makes some cameos more desirable than others.

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.

An uncommon delight, Selro and Selini costume jewelry sparkles in unfamiliar ways for many collectors.