Costume Jewelry

Stylishly Spooky Halloween Jewelry You'll Want To Wear All ...

Alex Gambardella on Oct 13, 2009 2:17 PM PDT

Who says you need a campy store-bought costume to be festive this Halloween? I'm all for dressing up, but there's more to getting into the haunted holiday spirit than black lipstick and fishnets. If you're a jewelry gal (but then again, what girl isn't?), there are tons of trendy Halloween-themed charms, pendants, bangles, and even cocktail rings that are bound to appeal to your inner trick-or-treater. This Swarovski Ghost Charm is an adorably festive addition to any charm bracelet or keychain, and if you aren't a huge arachnophobe like I am, this spider ring from Betsey Johnson is appropriately gothic-chic. But just because they're perfect for the spooky season doesn't mean they're too kitschy to wear after the 31st -- this skull-embellished wrap bracelet by Alexander McQueen will still be stylish even after all your candy has been devoured! Browse through the slideshow for some of my favorite festive jewelry!

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Hats Off To Hattie Carnegie!

Mary Kincaid on Sep 11, 2009 8:24 AM PDT

Hattie Carnegie's life reads like a modern-day Cinderella story. After all, she went from a poor girl working at Macy's to a woman who created and ran a $10-million empire of ready-to-wear clothing, hats, perfume and costume jewelry. And her costume jewelry has become quite a collecting favorite! For the budding collector, a good resource is Hattie Carnegie Jewelry: Her Life And Legacy, which has almost 500 photos of her amazing earrings, necklaces, pins and bracelets. Her jewelry signature is one of several marks: "Hattie Carnegie," "Carnegie" or sometimes simply "HC" and it is widely available on eBay and other online vintage websites. Now just click the slideshow for a selection of outstanding vintage Hattie Carnegie pieces to start your collection.

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Go Bold This Fall With Oversized Jewelry

Alex Gambardella on Aug 20, 2009 5:24 AM PDT

Obviously a lot of us are trimming down the fashion budget in the interest of saving money, and outfits are pared down to the basics. So how do you dress things up without breaking the bank? Accessorize, of course. It's no secret I LOVE all things big and bold, so it's not surprising that I'm especially excited that this season oversized cocktail rings are all the rage. Personally I'm not much on necklaces, but I do love me some cocktail rings, so I've been trying to get a few pieces together to complement some outfits I bought for the fall and winter. I'm a big fan of this pearl-center flower ring by Kenneth Jay Lane, and this sparkly aubergine ring (also by KJL) is great for a little flash! Head over to TheFind for more ways to spice up your fall wardrobe!

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Vintage Designer Costume Jewelry From Deanna Farneti Cera And ...

Lisanne Silverman on Jul 8, 2009 12:21 PM PDT

Whether you're an avid costume jewelry collector or are looking to start an incredible collection of your own, you won't want to miss the YOOX Vintage "Return To The '80s" costume jewelry sale. In collaboration with Deanna Farneti Cera, the author of many books on the subject, YOOX presents a collection of timeless, one-of-a-kind pieces signed by designers like Christian Lacroix, Karl Lagerfeld, Ugo Correani for Gianni Versace, and Yves Saint Laurent. Most of them were just prototypes that never actually went on sale, so not only are they eternally in style, but they're quite rare as well. Standout pieces include a painted metal cuff that resembles lace, red velvet and simulated pearl heart earrings, three-dimensional bustier earrings from Chantal Thomas, and many more. Click over to YOOX to shop the collection now!

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Dial Up Spring Style With Vintage Costume Jewelry

Mary Kincaid on May 8, 2009 4:25 PM PDT

Diamonds may be forever but it could take what seems like forever before you can save enough to splurge on them, especially in today's economy. And with gold prices in the stratosphere, what's a fashionista to do? Turn to vintage costume jewelry! Instead of spending money on new clothes this season, why not try adding a handful of unique vintage jewelry pieces to punch up the items already hanging in your closet? By choosing rhinestones over diamonds, baked enamel over turquoise, and semi-precious stones over precious stones, you can razzle and dazzle on a much lower budget without sacrificing an ounce of style. Plus, if you select wisely, you might even see a 10-15% gain in value as the years pass by. Just click the slideshow for a hand-picked selection of great vintage costume jewelry choices.

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OhFaro's Twinkling Hair Trinkets And Other Fun Baubles

DIY thing on Apr 16, 2009 4:17 PM PDT

They say diamonds are a girl's best friend, but rhinestones just might be the next best thing. Faro Davis-Nail creates eye catching baubles from vintage costume jewelry. If you have a special occasion coming up -- like a wedding or maybe even the prom -- then a quick stop at OhFaro's Etsy shop is in order. From dainty feathered hairpins embellished with rhinestones, to vintage earrings-turned-hairpins, there are many sparkly choices. If you need something with a little attitude, be sure to check out the saucy magenta feather fascinator. If you are a bride needing something old and something blue, don't sweat it! Faro has your back with a gorgeous baby blue and white feather fascinator. You can also find vintage rhinestone bracelets and necklaces to accent that special dress. Whatever the occasion, you can be sure that if glitter and glam is what you need, OhFaro has it. Check out the slideshow for our 8 fabulous finds!

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