How to Use costume jewelry in a Sentence
costume jewelry
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And then don't be afraid to pile on the costume jewelry.
—Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 May 2017
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There are chandeliers by Robert Goossens, who made a lot of the costume jewelry in the 1970s for Chanel.
—Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, 14 Nov. 2018
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Dip a clean cloth in plain water and wipe gently over the costume jewelry to rinse.
—Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023
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Bonus tip: Vintage stores are a great place to search for costume jewelry.
—Hannah Miller, Seventeen, 27 Mar. 2019
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Tabacaru is big on adding playful costume jewelry to round out her look.
—Meggen Taylor, Forbes, 26 May 2021
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Astrid & Miyu: Shop all the best costume jewelry with a sweet discount—15 percent off!—from July 4 through 6.
—Tara Gonzalez, Glamour, 3 July 2019
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Corsets are abundant and so are mules, with plenty of slip skirts and costume jewelry in between.
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2019
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But the seed was planted when a friend introduced her to American costume jewelry back in the late 1980s.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2023
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Don’t be surprised to find: Go-go boots, tutus, costume jewelry, tribute T-shirts and tie-dye shirts.
—AccessAtlanta, 27 May 2022
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There are many items available to purchase, but a ‘super sale’ will take place on costume jewelry, books and picture frames.
—courant.com, 22 Oct. 2020
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The burglar entered the unit via an unlocked patio door and stole costume jewelry and a pack of cigarettes.
—cleveland, 10 June 2021
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How to clean costume jewelry Dab a cloth into a sudsy solution of dish soap and water and gently wipe any smudges or grime.
—Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, 7 May 2019
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Her hair is styled in a brassy blonde bouffant and her neon pink outfit is accented by heavy costume jewelry.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 29 June 2023
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Taken from the houses were one camera, undisclosed amounts of cash, and costume jewelry.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Sep. 2022
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With that in mind, even costume jewelry can be considered a treasured piece.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2023
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Our group consists of a pair of French retirees and three older Poles wearing fur hats and oversize costume jewelry.
—Taymour Soomro Scott Conarroe, New York Times, 10 May 2023
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The pair launched their own jewelry business 15 years ago, starting with costume jewelry and selling it to trade shows.
—Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 10 May 2018
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Pick your favorite pair of sisters from the series and don Regency era style dresses, a pair of white gloves, and maybe some jewels (read: the finest of costume jewelry) for the full effect.
—Naydeline Mejia, Women's Health, 3 Aug. 2023
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The man said 25 silver coins, some costume jewelry and an unspecified amount of cash was missing.
—La Cañada Valley Sun, 7 Aug. 2019
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Leopold grew up making glass eyes and costume jewelry, as well as glass orchids for the aristocracy.
—Jonathon Keats, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2016
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These drop earrings by Elizabeth Cole throw it back to vintage costume jewelry with a touch of modern.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2022
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And don’t forget the bold costume jewelry: around her neck hung a human figurine necklace, and an ornate cross pendant.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2019
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Why not some costume jewelry to help a fan represent their favorite hero or villain?
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 10 Oct. 2022
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Items that had to be destroyed included costume jewelry, meat and liquor, police said.
—NBC News, 8 Apr. 2020
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Clear nail polish can act as a barrier against the irritants found in costume jewelry.
—Tiffany Dodson, SELF, 22 Dec. 2017
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Yet, a drawback of the tasteful showing were some of the overly flashy gold chains and costume jewelry that often distracted the eye from the show's central aesthetic.
—Thomas Adamson, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2020
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Which is when the nearly 300-pound former soprano slapped him with an open hand, opening up a four-inch gash along the funnyman’s face as her costume jewelry hit his cheek.
—Rob Long, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022
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There’s even a market for cosmetics and cheap costume jewelry.
—Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2017
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The two rummaged through the woman's apartment and purse, stealing a flip cell phone, costume jewelry, appointment book, gold wedding band, money, and more.
—Erik S. Hanley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2017
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For Pandora is known for its timeless costume jewelry, which features a distinct style and an excellen price range.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2023
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