Costume Rare Vintage Jewelry

The art nouveau era that lasted from about 1895 to 1910 saw many pieces created featuring flowers and winged insects.

Costume rare vintage jewelry. The 20th century brought about a sea change in how jewelry was perceived and used. This style of jewelry is categorized separately from fine jewelry as it is made of inexpensive materials and imitation gems. Jewelry makers rebelled against the formal looks and mass production of jewelry during queen victoria s reign. What are some common characteristics of art nouveau vintage costume jewelry.

175 ruby lane 7 09 jay b. One new type of costume jewelry seen during this period was double clip brooches. Napier vintage wings brooch and earring set this napier boutique jewelry set was made in very limited quantities and rarely comes on the market. 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.

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. Favorite add to a fine period miracle abstract silvertone costume jewelry dress ring set with a mixed size and shape coloured stones.