Shining Stars of Costume Jewelry
Joseff of Hollywood pin, sun face, brushed gold tone, stars, ribbed rays, dangling rhinestone eyes, marked “Joseff,” 2 3/4 in., $344.
Costume jewelry has been a staple in the worlds of fashion and collecting for more than a century. Elegant necklaces, pins, bracelets and earrings were made to mimic fine jewelry and increased the accessibility of jewelry to all, regardless of income. A recent sale at Ripley Auctions in Indianapolis featured 330 lots of costume jewelry. […]