costume jewelry

noun

Definition of costume jewelry

: jewelry designed for wear with current fashions and usually made of inexpensive materials

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The quirky collection of antiques and collectibles includes landmark country music LPs, steam-punk lamps created by Chris, and a swiftly rotating selection of costume jewelry curated by Michele. David Lyon, BostonGlobe.com, "Simpler, gentler: A journey through the eastern N.H. hinterlands," 13 Aug. 2019 But after a night in the hospital, Diana is back at her desk the next day, with one noticeable difference: The armor/decadent costume jewelry is missing. Ruth Kinane, EW.com, "Sutton Foster and Miriam Shor take us inside that explosive Younger episode," 8 Aug. 2019 The man said 25 silver coins, some costume jewelry and an unspecified amount of cash was missing. La Cañada Valley Sun, "Crime Report: 6 more La Cañada homes targeted by burglars since July 30," 7 Aug. 2019 Astrid & Miyu: Shop all the best costume jewelry with a sweet discount—15 percent off!—from July 4 through 6. Tara Gonzalez, Glamour, "The Best 4th of July 2019 Sales to Shop This Week," 3 July 2019 How to clean costume jewelry Dab a cloth into a sudsy solution of dish soap and water and gently wipe any smudges or grime. Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, "How to Clean Your Jewelry Like a Pro," 7 May 2019 Corsets are abundant and so are mules, with plenty of slip skirts and costume jewelry in between. Brooke Bobb, Vogue, "These 7 Shoppable Instagram Accounts Are For True Vintage Fashion Fans," 17 Apr. 2019 And don’t forget the bold costume jewelry: around her neck hung a human figurine necklace, and an ornate cross pendant. Christian Allaire, Vogue, "FKA Twigs Takes the Renaissance Trend to the Next Level Thanks to This British Designer," 26 Jan. 2019 Bonus tip: Vintage stores are a great place to search for costume jewelry. Hannah Miller, Seventeen, "How to Spice Up Your Prom Look For Any and Every Theme Imaginable," 27 Mar. 2019

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First Known Use of costume jewelry

1907, in the meaning defined above

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costume jewelry

noun

English Language Learners Definition of costume jewelry

: fancy jewelry that is usually made of inexpensive materials rather than real gold, diamonds, etc.