Costume jewelry is a fun and inexpensive way to express your individual style. it is easy to get your money worth of use out of it and allows for a much greater variety of bolder, attention grabbing styles and colors that can be mixed and matched according to your mood or wardrobe.
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Costume jewelry facts and care tips
2010-11-11 08:41:11
costume jewelry can be defined as basically any type of jewelry that is not made from genuine precious metals or gemstones. Many costume jewelry was use to accompany with fashion dresses. So you may have lots of costume jewelry in your jewelry box. Here I will give you an introduction on costume jewelry facts and care tips.
Costume pieces are made of materials that are less valuable than fine jewelry, and usually feature glass, plastic or synthetic stones rather than precious gems. Costume jewelry a base metal such as tin, copper, aluminum or a combination of metals that has been altered to resemble more precious metals. Costume jewelry may also consist of odd materials such as wood, stone, and shell which can be either natural or colored. Prices of costume jewelry vary greatly; you can find costume jewelry pieces that cost under $10, but you may also discover higher quality pieces that cost several hundred dollars or more.
Caring tips for your costume jewelry: look for bottles or jars of jewelry cleaners that specifically say they are safe for costume jewelry; buy a small, extra-soft toothbrush that you can use to clean your jewelry; do not store jewelry wet and dry with a soft cloth before storing; keep your jewelry away from dust, which can be damaging to the stones; do not let your costume jewelry to come in contact with oils, soaps, perfumes, or any harsh chemicals which can fade or even ruin the item.
Above all is a brief introduction on costume jewelry. I hope I can help you when you plan to buy or care for your costume jewelry.
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