Costume jewelry is once known as "paste" as they were "pasted" onto costumes and later as "Costume jewelry" because of its theatrical roots to represent a wide category of necklaces,earrings, bracelets, pendants, rings and other similar fashion accessories more affordable than real jewelry like gold, platinum or diamonds.

Fashion jewelry (costume jewelry) includes the use of inexpensive components most notably swarovski crystals, rhinestones, or a man made materials , today the category of costume jewelry also includes high end crystals, simulated gemstones, CZs or cubic zirconia simulated diamonds, and lab created gemstones as well as some semi-precious stones. Metals include gold-over-brass, silver-over-brass, and sometimes gold-over-silver (known as vermeil), as well as sterling silver.

In many instances, high end fashion jewelry has achieved a "collectible" status, meaning it increases in value as time goes on. The secondary market for vintage fashion jewelry can be quite lucrative, making it a good investment as well as a trendy way to update your wardrobe.

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