| Costume jewelry is the first type of jewelry that | | | | type of jewelry that uses material that is of lesser |
| was created as adornment to the more common | | | | value than gold, silver, or diamond is referred to as |
| people. | | | | costume or fashion jewelry. |
| In ancient times, to complement a particular costume, | | | | But let's take a closer look at both these terms. |
| one uses costume jewelry and this started in the | | | | Some jeweller or fashion designer would argue that |
| nineteen thirties. These costume jewelry is made of | | | | costume jewelry is generally considered less |
| cheap, non reusable accessory that is meant to be | | | | expensive compared to that of fashion jewelry. |
| worn only with a specific outfit, hence the term | | | | Some jewelry would often have gold plating over |
| 'costume jewelry'. | | | | materials like pewter, nickel or even aluminium, and |
| Its purpose was intended to be used for a short | | | | could contain beads or gems made of plastic or |
| period of time. Ladies during that time would then | | | | acrylic. |
| repurchase another type of costume jewelry, to fit | | | | Fashion jewelry, on the other hand, is usually will be |
| with another outfit or a new fashion style. | | | | one step higher in quality, utilizing electroplated gold or |
| Compared to some jewelry, is the real and more | | | | silver over brass or even sterling silver accentuated |
| expensive type of jewelry, that is, those made of | | | | with crystals, gemstones, or even semi-precious |
| silver and gold that is primarily kept and treasured as | | | | stones. |
| a form of investments, items to be collected, or | | | | In answer to our title, then, what is the distinction |
| jewelry as keepsakes. | | | | between costume and fashion jewelry? |
| Jewelry for costumes, on the other hand, is made of | | | | Unfortunately, there is a very fine line of distinction. |
| less expensive materials which would include glass, | | | | Looking at the quality, materials, design, and price |
| plastic, and synthetic stones. These days though, any | | | | should help clarify which term would best fit. |