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Authentic costume jewelry, originally made popular during the "Roaring Twenties", is considered a hot collector's item today and has rapidly appreciated in value in recent years. Vintage costume necklaces, bracelets, and other pieces were purchased by American soldiers in French boutiques and brought home after the first world war. U.S. companies began dominating costume jewelry design and manufacturing from the late 1920's onward. Signed vintage costume necklaces, rings, and other pieces are worth more money. Some popular American companies known to produce high quality and highly collectible pieces include: Trifari Eisenberg Art Carnegie Coventry But why are some costume jewelry pieces more valuable than others and how do you identify the collectible pieces? The very first true costume jewelry appeared on theatres throughout Europe before being brought back to the States by American G.I.'s returning home from World War I. American ... more»

One of the biggest challenges for the new collector is determining which pieces of vintage costume jewelry are most profitable to target and which to avoid. While fine jewelry was often hand-made using precious materials like diamonds and rubies, costume pieces were made in mass batches using semi-precious materials like quartz and topaz. However, you should never mistake vintage costume jewelry with the cheap glittery garbage you see in most department stores today. American soldiers were the first to purchase costume jewelry in French boutiques during WWI, making the jewelry widely popular after they returned home. In fact, by the end of the 1920's, the once-European industry was dominated by American companies like Coventry, Eisenberg, and Coro creating many of the most prized collectible pieces. Profitable collecting definitely boils down to identifying the valuable pieces while avoiding the ... more»

Authentic costume jewelry actually originated on the stages and theatres in Europe before becoming popular in the U.S. Shortly after the popularity exploded during the 1920's, American companies began setting up shop and soon dominating the industry. These same companies produced some of the most coveted collectible vintage costume necklaces, bracelets, rings, and other jewelry. Some popular American manufacturers to keep an eye out for at the flea markets include: Coro Eisenberg Weiss Trifari Barclay But what truly makes costume jewelry unique and potentially valuable? The very first true costume jewelry appeared on theatres throughout Europe before being brought back to the States by American G.I.'s returning home from World War I. American manufacturers began dominating the industry from the 1920's onward. Signed vintage costume necklaces, rings, and other pieces are worth more money. Some popular American companies known to ... more»