| Almost all of us have owned some costume jewelry | | | | These gold and silver plated metals often have glass |
| at some point in our lives. Some of us have even | | | | stones although some of the higher end costume |
| recognized the terrific value it has in our accessories | | | | jewelry uses semi precious stones as we previously |
| offering an affordable way to complete many outfits | | | | discussed. |
| in many different styles. You simply cannot have | | | | Bakelite jewelry is still extremely important today and |
| enough pieces. But did you know there are three | | | | offers some unique styles, textures, and colors. |
| different types to choose from? | | | | Bakelite came about during the 1930's and pieces |
| Semi Precious Gemstones | | | | from the 30's and 40's are sought after so they can |
| When we talk about semi precious gemstones we | | | | cost you a bit more. |
| automatically think of fine jewelry. Semi precious | | | | Today's jewelry either fashion or costume is |
| stones aren't just found in the best pieces. Higher | | | | generally not of the quality of the older pieces, which |
| end costume jewelry, especially many of the vintage | | | | were designed to last a lifetime. But there are far |
| pieces, often used semi precious gemstones. While | | | | more styles and price points that you can choose |
| these gemstones would not be the "cream of the | | | | from - disposable fashion jewelry designed to last |
| crop" they still are beautiful and offer an alternative in | | | | only for a short period of time right through to the |
| both price and style to the more traditional and | | | | expensive pieces designed to last much longer. |
| expensive fine jewelry. | | | | Whether you need a piece of costume jewelry for |
| Onyx, Jasper, Quartz, Lapis, Agate, and Moonstone | | | | your favorite pair of jeans or for that big party that's |
| are often used. | | | | just around the corner. You can dress an outfit up or |
| Sterling Silver Jewelry | | | | down with the right pieces and it doesn't have to |
| Sterling silver jewelry is sometimes called bridge | | | | cost a fortune. |
| jewelry because it fits nicely between fine and | | | | That's what so great about costume jewelry. It's so |
| fashion jewelry. It is still considered part of the | | | | affordable that almost everyone can have at least a |
| costume jewelry family. Sterling silver jewelry often | | | | few pieces. For anyone on a budget costume |
| incorporates semi precious gemstones like Jade, | | | | jewelry is a great way to accessorize. In fact, even |
| Tigers's Eye, Turquoise, Sunstone, and Azurite. | | | | those that aren't on a budget often turn to costume |
| Fashion Jewelry | | | | jewelry because of the terrific selection. Mix and |
| Fashion jewelry is made from that are cheaper yet | | | | match and create your own fashion style each and |
| still have either a gold or silver finish that gives them | | | | every time! |
| the same rich appearance we see from fine jewelry. | | | | |