| The roaring 20's saw the birth of costume jewelry in | | | | vibrant colors on a larger than life scale, who can |
| the United States. Fabulous Fakes is a term used for | | | | blame them for showing off their antique costume |
| Antique American Costume Jewelry. It is generally | | | | jewelry? Vintage pieces are extremely stunning and |
| fashioned of sterling silver, gold plated metals, colorful | | | | original owing to their thoughtful craftsmanship. |
| glass stone as well as stunning rhinestones. Many | | | | Costume Jewelry Collector Tips |
| designers such as Miriam Haskell began producing their | | | | While searching for precious antique pieces, you |
| lines of jewelry styles near the mid-twenties. | | | | should keep these tips in mind, since they can be |
| Meanwhile during the 20's and 30's, many immigrants | | | | difficult to fix, make sure the pin clasps function |
| from Europe began producing their own lines of | | | | properly and avoid pieces that are turning green. You |
| superb jewelry styles in places such as New York, | | | | should also avoid pieces that are missing their stones, |
| Chicago and Providence, Rhode Island. | | | | since they are not easily replaceable. Some of the |
| In the 1940's Hollywood celebrities began wearing | | | | best places to look for vintage costume jewelry |
| costume jewelry in films as well as in their everyday | | | | include flea markets and antique fairs and garage |
| lives, this helped increase the popularity of this type | | | | sales, since they generally turn up some very |
| of jewelry. Joseff of Hollywood is one of the most | | | | interesting pieces at good prices, sometimes even |
| well know designers of such items, while other | | | | unbelievable deals. Another interesting place to find |
| popular designers include, Nettie Rosenstein, Eisenberg | | | | great deals on such pieces include rummaging through |
| Originals, Hattie Carnegie as well as Napier and Ciner. | | | | church bazaars, since you may be able to find |
| The most difficult to find are pieces that date from | | | | jewelry that has been packed away by someone's |
| the 1930's and into the mid-fifties. While the most | | | | dear old aunt or grandmother. |
| desirable of all, are pieces that are signed by the | | | | You can build your own memorable family heirlooms |
| designer or bear hallmarks as they are the most | | | | by purchasing discount costume jewelry. Besides you |
| valuable to possess. | | | | can build your own personal collection of breathtaking |
| Today collecting vintage costume jewelry is very | | | | modern pieces, and possibly have in your collection |
| trendy and popular. It is possible for various antique | | | | something as desirable and valuable as those sought |
| pieces to sell for more than a few thousand dollars. | | | | by collectors of antique pieces today. For instance, if |
| One of the boldest of fashion statements is wearing | | | | its affordable it would be beneficial to you to |
| classic costume jewelry. Today you will find that | | | | purchase several pieces from designers such as, |
| many celebrities enjoy wearing their favorite | | | | Prada and Armani, especially considering their couture |
| costume jewelry, such as Demi Moore, Sarah Jessica | | | | collections. Especially since these pieces are genuinely |
| Parker, Diane Keaton, Nicolette Sheridan and of | | | | original and made only in very small quantities. |
| course, Madonna. With all those bright, bold and | | | | |