| Beautiful jewelry has adorned the heads, necks, | | | | semi-precious gems of aquamarine, garnet, citrine, |
| fingers, toes and arms of women throughout the | | | | amethyst and many others. Basically those gems that |
| ages; from the golden scarabs of Egyptian royalty to | | | | are not of the famous four are considered to be |
| beaded necklaces on the elongated necks of African | | | | semi-precious. |
| tribal women, to the flapper chic dames of the | | | | * Costume Jewelry: Describes those pieces that have |
| roaring twenties back to the fairytale kingdom | | | | base metals that are gold, silver or rhodium plated |
| princesses with glittering crowns of gold and | | | | and set with glass stones like crystals or rhinestones |
| silver...women have always had a love affair with | | | | and such. The actual name costume jewelry came |
| pretty, shiny, dazzling jewels. | | | | into play in the 1930's when coined by Cecil B. DeMille |
| So exactly what is costume jewelry and why should | | | | a movie producer of that era. And because this type |
| you choose to buy your pieces through online | | | | of jewelry isn't made from expensive precious metals |
| wholesale costume jewelry suppliers rather than a | | | | or gems, it is often dubbed as cheap knockoff |
| retail shop? One obvious reason springs straight to | | | | jewelry. Funnily enough; vintage costume jewelry can |
| mind; the inexpensive price tag! If you want to save | | | | fetch rather high prices for their unique rarity and |
| a heap of cash on your next costume jewelry | | | | distinct designs. |
| purchase; a costume jewelry wholesaler is the only | | | | Equipped with a little knowledge on the various types |
| way to go. | | | | of jewelry available, why not look online for a |
| In order to define what costume jewelry actually is; | | | | reputable wholesale jewelry supplier and treat |
| it's easier to look at what it isn't. There are three | | | | yourself to a little something? Or if you are a fellow |
| basic categories that define jewelry. They are fine, | | | | that's looking for a special trinket for that exceptional |
| bridge and costume. | | | | lady in your life; there's no need to spend a small |
| * Fine Jewelry: These are precious trinkets, rings, | | | | fortune, as there's lots of fabulous sparkling silver or |
| pendants, ear-rings and such that are made from | | | | gold plated numbers that she will just adore! And |
| precious metals like gold and platinum; and if they are | | | | you'll just love that tiny price tag which means you |
| set with gems it is only the crème de la | | | | have money left to take her out for a romantic |
| crème...rubies, sapphires, emeralds or | | | | dinner as well. That's why you should select |
| diamonds that will qualify the piece as 'fine'. Cartier is | | | | something from an online wholesale costume jewelry |
| a good example of a classic fine jewelry designer. | | | | store rather than going to an expensive jewelry |
| * Bridge Jewelry: Is also made from precious metals | | | | retailer. |
| including sterling silver and the stones used are lovely | | | | |