Costume Rare Vintage Jewelry

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Costume rare vintage jewelry.

5 out of 5 stars 1 038 1 038 reviews 46 99. Napier vintage wings brooch and earring set this napier boutique jewelry set was made in very limited quantities and rarely comes on the market. The 20th century brought about a sea change in how jewelry was perceived and used. The art nouveau era that lasted from about 1895 to 1910 saw many pieces created featuring flowers and winged insects.

This style of jewelry is categorized separately from fine jewelry as it is made of inexpensive materials and imitation gems. While it is sometimes labeled as junk fake or fashion jewelry antique and vintage costume jewelry often incorporates workmanship and materials on par with and sometimes better than fine jewelry. One new type of costume jewelry seen during this period was double clip brooches. Favorite add to a fine period miracle abstract silvertone costume jewelry dress ring set with a mixed size and shape coloured stones.

Vintage costume jewelry is a collectible item that also holds novelty and sentimental value for many people. Many materials including sterling silver wood leather bakelite lucite natural shells plaster and ceramic were used to create antique costume jewelry necklaces brooches bracelets ear clips and double clip brooches during this decade.