| Don't mistake the cheap disposable jewelry of today | | | | out and try something different. |
| with the beautiful costume jewelry pieces of a time | | | | Unlike the cheap fashion jewelry that is produced |
| now long gone. Costume vintage jewelry is still readily | | | | today, the vintage costume jewelry pieces were |
| available but you might have to do a little leg work to | | | | designed to last a very long time. They had higher |
| find the really special pieces, and there are some real | | | | quality stones and better quality metals. They also |
| gems out there. | | | | weren't mass produced to the degree we see these |
| Half the fun is the hunt. It's a bit like a treasure hunt. | | | | days. |
| You'll find some surprises that will make you smile and | | | | It's a bit like a dying art. That's yet another reason |
| that you can picture yourself wearing and then | | | | why some of these pieces have become quite |
| suddenly you'll find that one special vintage costume | | | | expensive to buy. Others have been lost with time |
| jewelry piece that you know is exactly what you | | | | while still others are plentiful. When shopping for |
| were looking for. | | | | costume vintage jewelry it's a good idea to set your |
| There were some fabulous designers of costume | | | | budget before you begin. |
| jewelry - Trifari and Miriam Haskell, are two that | | | | While browsing shops might find you some good |
| almost everyone knows about. There are some | | | | pieces, shopping online for your costume vintage |
| wonderful signed pieces that can fetch a good price | | | | jewelry is likely to find you some terrific pieces, and |
| but if you are really serious about finding the "best" | | | | it's convenient too. |
| and most "desirable" costume jewelry pieces you | | | | Flea markets can be a great place to find that |
| certainly won't mind paying for the ones you really | | | | unidentified gem and sometimes sites like eBay can |
| fall in love with. | | | | be too. Have a little fun in your shopping spree and |
| Each of us has our own fashion style and that same | | | | delight yourself with your finds. Your friends will be |
| style translates into the type of jewelry we wear. | | | | jealous of your fashion style and taste and they'll be |
| Just as not every outfit is right for you not every | | | | envious of your ability to find the best costume |
| piece of vintage costume jewelry will be right for | | | | jewelry pieces around. |
| you. Look for designers that work well with your | | | | Think about it. Why wear the cheap, cookie cutter |
| fashion style. | | | | costume jewelry of today, when you can enjoy the |
| Don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone | | | | high quality, original pieces of yesteryear. You're |
| every now and then. You might be pleasantly | | | | worth so much more than what today's costume |
| surprised with the look. Even if it's just a style you | | | | jewelry has to offer. |
| choose to wear occasionally, it's a great way to step | | | | |