costume jewellery
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Costume jewellery he made for Dame Glenda Jackson's role in the BBC drama Elizabeth R sold for £800.
From BBC
Its owner, a Northumberland woman in her 70s, took it to be valued along with costume jewellery she bought over many years at car boot sales.
From BBC
Privately owned Chanel objected, saying that the design was similar to its registered French logo of two horizontal interlocking semi-circles used for its perfumes, cosmetics, costume jewellery, leather goods and clothing.
From Reuters
"He didn't understand the concept of costume jewellery - he thought it all had to be real," explained actor and writer Seiriol Davies, who wrote and performed an acclaimed musical show based on the life of the marquess.
From BBC
Nonetheless, in a bid to keep the sale as accessible to as many people as possible, hundreds of items, including costume jewellery and furniture, are being placed in an online auction where bidding starts as low as $100.
From The Guardian
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