Identifying vintage costume jewelry

If you're considering what types of stones are used in your vintage costume jewelry, these rhinestone and cabochon examples may be useful.

An expert appraiser reveals the hidden gems you should search for at antiques markets and stores.

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Wondering how to identify vintage jewelry to discover if you have a treasure on your hands? You’ve come to the right place! Our comprehensive guide will help de-mystify vintage jewelry and help you sort the vintage gems and jewels from the cheap costume bling. One (Woman’s) Trash… There’s nothing quite like the thrill of digging […]

If you're considering what types of stones are used in your vintage costume jewelry, these rhinestone and cabochon examples may be useful.

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.

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See a collection of costume jewelry from the 1930s to the 1970s.

1950s jewelry - ladies in pearl necklaces and earrings

It was thanks to 1950s fashion that costume jewelry rose in prominence for the everyday woman to wear. As necklines dipped lower and hair became shorter, the need to wear earrings, bracelets and necklaces every single day became not just a trend, but outfit protocol.