You find a box of old brooches, clip-on earrings, and chunky necklaces in a closet or from a relative’s estate. You’re not sure if it’s all “junk jewelry” or if one of those pieces could help you ...

Many dismiss costume jewelry as cheap, but the right pieces can bring big profits. Learn how thrift finds and estate sale ...

Gorgeous collectible vintage costume jewelry can add a wow factor to any outfit. Not only are the pieces beautiful, but they're more affordable than their fine jewelry counterparts. What's more, some ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. So ...

A new history by Carol Woolton describes how designs rendered in inexpensive materials became a popular accessory genre. By Chantel Tattoli Since a close friend pinned a Trifari brooch on her in the ...

Diamonds are a girl's best friend, even when they're faux. Marilyn Monroe dripping in gems in the new book "Costume Jewelry," by Carol Woolton. Courtesy of Taschen. “These jewels were not created to ...