costume jewelry

noun

|Updated on: 16 Jun 2018

Definition of costume jewelry

: jewelry designed for wear with current fashions and usually made of inexpensive materials

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Recent Examples of costume jewelry from the Web

Banish thoughts of traditional garage sales filled with Grandma’s costume jewelry and musty sweaters: The monthlong pop-up is an offshoot of their Chicago flagship store, specializing in ultra high-end clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories.

— kara baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "Nothing like your grandma’s garage sale," 6 June 2018
The pair launched their own jewelry business 15 years ago, starting with costume jewelry and selling it to trade shows.

— kara baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "Want to shop for jewelry Liz Taylor sought?," 10 May 2018
His wife's jewelry remained untouched, but the burglar had taken pieces of costume jewelry from his daughter's room — one earring from each set and a bracelet — and photos of her that sat in frames in her room.

— sarah parvini, latimes.com, "For Visalia police, Golden State Killer suspect is 'the ghost we've been chasing'," 7 May 2018
Tents throughout the yard will have a large selection of kitchen and craft items, toys, games, sporting goods, tools and electronics, plus lawn and garden and picnic items, wooden spoons, vintage barware, costume jewelry and more.

— carol kovach, cleveland.com, "Lakewood Historical Society's Sale on the Grounds returns May 5-6: A Place in the Sun," 1 May 2018
Items found on the sand included acrylic nails, a bag of costume jewelry, a belly ring, a fake mustache, a mascara brush, a mermaid purse, nail clippers, perfume samples and shampoo pump.

— Washington Post, "Mower, tooth in a box, Vishnu doll in New Jersey beach trash," 12 Apr. 2018
As Town and Country reported, the Royal Collection, which is administered by the Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity created by the Queen, is selling a piece of costume jewelry designed to look like Meghan Markle's ring.

— Southern Living, "The Royal Collection Is Selling a Look-alike Meghan Markle Engagement Ring for Under $50," 11 Apr. 2018
Offering boutique clothing in the vein of Altar'd States, Chico or Ann Taylor, Harper Lane also sells handcrafted jewelry from local artists, and costume jewelry.

— william thornton, AL.com, "Harper Lane making home at Brookwood Village," 10 Apr. 2018
Love My Vouchers - Diane von Furstenberg collaborated with Haskell Jewels on a line of bright costume jewelry set to hit stores in February.

— julie kosin, Harper's BAZAAR, "Charlotte Rampling's NARS Campaign Is Here, Plus More!," 1 Aug. 2014

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