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Costume jewelry

Costume jewelry refers to adornments that are made of less valuable materials, including base metals, glass, plastic, and synthetic stones, in place of more valuable materials such as precious metals and gems. These items are usually, but not always, inexpensive, and often flashy.

Costume jewelry gets its name from its place in stage costumes.

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