Gorgeous collectible vintage costume jewelry can add a wow factor to any outfit. Not only are the pieces beautiful, but they're more affordable than their fine jewelry counterparts. What's more, some ...

From intricate cameos to personalized charm bracelets, explore eight types of costume jewelry from your grandmother's ...

Many dismiss costume jewelry as cheap, but the right pieces can bring big profits. Learn how thrift finds and estate sale ...

Diamonds are a girl's best friend, even when they're faux. Marilyn Monroe dripping in gems in the new book "Costume Jewelry," by Carol Woolton. Courtesy of Taschen. “These jewels were not created to ...

You find a box of old brooches, clip-on earrings, and chunky necklaces in a closet or from a relative’s estate. You’re not sure if it’s all “junk jewelry” or if one of those pieces could help you ...

An exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland adds costume jewelry to its display of the classic wardrobe staple. By Susanne Fowler Even the perfect little black dress occasionally needs a bit of ...

A Paris specialist says pieces from the likes of Chanel and Celine are attracting young buyers. By Tina Isaac-Goizé PARIS — Couture costume jewelry — made with faux gems and inexpensive metals but ...

Not many jobs involve five-hour deep dives for buttons in tiny vintage treasure troves nestled by the Sacré Coeur. But then working in The Crown’s costume department is not just any day job. Foraging ...

A Worth Avenue fixture for nearly 40 years, Mariko Jewelry will close May 31 as owner Peter Kiyokawa retires from the costume ...