If you're considering what types of stones are used in your vintage costume jewelry, these rhinestone and cabochon examples may be useful.
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Costume Jewelry (DK Collector's Guides)
Vintage costume jewelry is one of the fastest growing, and most popular, categories on the market. If you’re looking to start buying and collecting, there are things you ought to know – and avoid.
Vintage Costume Jewelry: Where to Begin
Vintage Chanel Brooch Pin CC Logo Natural Mother of Pearl - Sweden
Recounts a century of jewellery history - accompanied by archived images - stunning fashion photography and specially commissioned photographs of rare pieces.
Vintage Jewellery: Collecting and Wearing Designer Classics [Book]
Chanel Pre-owned 1996 CC Pearl-embellished Clip-On Earrings - Gold
Chanel Costume Jewelry Dating/Stamping Mark Guide - Miss Bugis
Classifying Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Jewelry
Chanel Pre-owned 1985-1993 CC Oversized Button Earrings - Gold
A Brief History of Antique Jewelry
Chanel's Costume Jewelry: A Historic Sketch
Chanel L.A. Runway Collection Brings Red Carpet Glam to the Gym – WWD
Pre-owned Chanel Costume Jewelry Under $500! – Inside The Closet
Trying to determine the age of an antique or vintage brooch? Take a look at these clues for dating old brooches and pins.
How to Identify and Date Old Brooch Styles