Is costume jewelry the same as fashion jewelry? Many people are so confused about this.
Some people may think that costume jewellery should only refer to fake jewellery, where the gold and diamonds are not real and so on. While fashion jewellery is what you can see in fashion magazines and it can be real.
In fact, costume jewelry could be a reference to jewelry that is not made of gold and silver or stones. Fashion Jewelry is just another name of costume jewelry. The small difference between them is that fashion jewelry can refer to jewelry that is created to compliment current fashions.
Costume jewelry is made of cheap material that includes glass, plastic jewelry, artificial stones, gold-plated or silver-plated brass, nickel etc. Nowadays, any kind of jewellery that uses material that is of lesser worth than gold, silver, or diamond is referred to as costume or style jewelry.
Costume jewelry is designed to immitate other types of jewelry or to follow certian trends. It is normally made in large amount, by medium to large sized factories. It is manufactured as ornamentation for the masses to complement a particular fashionable outfit or "costume". It was intended to be fashionable for a short period of time, out-date itself, and then be purchased again to fit with a new outfit or new fashion style.
While fashion jewelry can be artisan-made or mass produced. Materials used in the designs are base metals, glass, plastic and other synthetics. This jewelry may also be made of shell, wood and other organic materials. Fashion jewelry is available in department stores, discount stores, drug stores and even flea markets. Prices on fashion jewelry tend to be the most affordable of all jewelry.
Costume jewelry or fashion jewelry is most often inexpensive jewelry that is meant to be fun. Certain pieces will go in and out of style, just like the clothing they go with. This kind of jewelry isn’t meant to be a legacy, but it is a great way to look fabulous on a budget.
