| Many individuals are not aware that their finest pieces | | | | The more modern eras of the sixties and seventies |
| of vintage costume jewelry were originally meant for | | | | showcased quite a bit of plastic-style costume |
| purchase with a particular outfit and then thrown | | | | jewellery for instance. Also there was quite a bit of |
| away once the apparel was worn. The jewelry's | | | | costume jewelry mimicking precious stones and |
| useful life was intended to compliment the clothing | | | | metals. The former and the latter material |
| for the special occasion. It certainly wasn't meant to | | | | compositions have carried through to current times. |
| be passed down from generation to generation. | | | | Many individuals who own 30s costume jewelry |
| However throwing it away did not happen and the | | | | consider it Vintage however not that much of an |
| passing from one familial descendant to the next is | | | | antique: such is not the case. Thirties style costume |
| what occurred. | | | | jewelry is yes...very vintage and can be classified as |
| Costume jewellery with the intended purpose in mind | | | | an antique. Many costume jewellery items from |
| as just explained came into being during the era of | | | | by-gone eras because of their status as antiquities |
| the 1930s. It was inexpensive to produce and | | | | may be somewhat expensive. However the quality |
| offered a statement when worn with a favorite item | | | | cannot be surpassed: many era pieces are well worth |
| of clothing. Certain styles of costume jewelry | | | | the investment. |
| nowadays can be associated with particular | | | | You may be surprised how nicely a vintage era style |
| time-periods. For example, clips were used to hold | | | | piece of costume jewelry will blend with your modern |
| your sweater together and although most | | | | apparel. It may be said classic styling in costume |
| remembered in the 50s were actually produced in the | | | | jewelry is not only popular but generally does not go |
| 30s and were on their way out in the 50s. | | | | out of style. Traditional styled costume jewellery |
| Also there was quite a bit of silver looking costume | | | | whether it is a replica or a vintage/antique item is |
| jewellery produced in the 30s as silver was very | | | | sought after quite frequently nowadays. |
| popular. It was during this time period with the | | | | Whether a re make of a vintage piece from a prior |
| silver-look being in demand that white gold as far as | | | | era or an actual vintage item you won't be |
| a precious metal made its appearance in greater | | | | disappointed in purchasing vintage or the vintage look |
| quantity.During the 40s gold looking costume jewelry | | | | in a costume jewellery line. The vintage items are |
| took precedent over the silver look associated with | | | | long-standing and attractive regardless of the original |
| the prior decade. It may be said each era had its | | | | intent. |
| own special style(s) with respect to costume jewelry. | | | | |