costume jewellery

Imitation gemstone accessories

Costume jewellery is decorative accessories made from inexpensive materials—glass, plastic, base metals—rather than precious gems and gold.

The term distinguishes affordable fashion pieces from fine jewellery: She wore costume jewellery to the party, saving her diamonds for the gala.

Also spelled costume jewelry.

The shortened form is costume: Is that real or costume?

Related

beads · imitation · statement pieces · affordability · enamel · chokers · alloy · bling · fashion forward · copper · brass · replica · paste · accessorizing · glass · plastic · resin · acrylic

Opposites
material value and authenticity

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Entirely of precious yellow metal

Cartier · Tiffany · precious stones · Bulgari · investment pieces

permanence and heirloom status

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Inherited precious ornaments

investment pieces · crown jewels · engagement rings · wedding bands

Family

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G