costume jewelry
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of costume jewelry
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
Example Sentences
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After two years of mostly small exchanges — cookbook galleys, costume jewelry, a set of dinner plates with just the right heft — we brought home something that, improbably, shifted the cadence of our cooking.
From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025
The initial idea was to showcase her costume jewelry alone, but the museum later asked Apfel to dip into her own wardrobe to style the mannequins that the jewelry would adorn.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2024
Born Aug. 29, 1921, Apfel was famous for her irreverent, eye-catching outfits, mixing haute couture and oversized costume jewelry.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2024
There are $2 rings for those interested in costume jewelry.
From New York Times • Sep. 18, 2023
I know it’s just costume jewelry and that none of this is real, but that doesn’t stop me from feeling the weight of the crown like a responsibility.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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