costume jewelry
noun
: jewelry designed for wear with current fashions and usually made of inexpensive materials
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From high-end to costume jewelry, here are the best hoop earrings.
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Nov. 2025
In June, Thierry and Arnaud Gillier, cofounders of Zadig & Voltaire, acquired storied French jewelry and watch house Maison Poiray, as well as fine and costume jewelry brand Aurélie Bidermann.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Jewelry boxes and costume jewelry also were found in his luggage that belonged to Murray's widow.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
According to its website, Christie’s on Main has the largest selection of costume jewelry pieces across the Carolinas.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Nov. 2025
In June, Thierry and Arnaud Gillier, cofounders of Zadig & Voltaire, acquired storied French jewelry and watch house Maison Poiray, as well as fine and costume jewelry brand Aurélie Bidermann.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Jewelry boxes and costume jewelry also were found in his luggage that belonged to Murray's widow.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
According to its website, Christie’s on Main has the largest selection of costume jewelry pieces across the Carolinas.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Costume jewelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/costume%20jewelry. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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