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Modern costume jewelry incorporates a wide range of materials. High-end crystals, cubic zirconia simulated diamonds, and some semi-precious stones are used in place of precious stones. Metals include gold- or silver-plated brass, and sometimes vermeil or sterling silver. Lower-priced jewelry may still use gold plating over pewter, nickel, or ...
5. Build Relationships With Sellers and Buyers. Both Ward and Webb have relationships with customers and dealers to get the best pieces out to the right people. Ward texts back and forth with ...
Miriam Haskell (July 2, 1899 – July 14, 1981) was an American designer of costume jewelry. With creative partner Frank Hess, she designed affordable pieces from 1920 through the 1960s. Her vintage items are eagerly collected and the namesake company, which first displayed her jewelry in New York City's McAlpin Hotel, continues.
Her jewellery was a mix of precious stones and costume pieces, which she sourced from London's Butler & Wilson, [1] often reported by the media as "priceless" jewels, which the Princess found amusing. [2] [page needed] Most jewellery dates from the 19th and 20th centuries. She also had a vast collection of gold accessories, which often went ...
Napier Company (jewellery) The Napier Company (1922-present). Flask, 1925-1930. Sterling silver and cork, 9 5/8 x 4 1/2 x 1 3/16in. (24.4 x 11.4 x 3cm). Brooklyn Museum, Modernism Benefit Fund. Napier necklace with tag. The Napier Company is an American jewelry manufacturing company, and was one of the first modern corporations in the United ...
Edward “Eddie” Marks, the Emmy-winning president of Western Costume Company, died on Monday in Prague. He was 76. Marks had a longstanding career in costuming, working his way up to become ...
Papal regalia and insignia. Official seal of the Holy See. [ 1] The crossed keys symbolise the keys of Simon Peter. The keys are gold and silver to represent the power of loosing and binding. The triple crown (the tiara) symbolizes the triple power of the Pope as "father of kings", "governor of the world" and "Vicar of Christ".
Alexis Bittar is the designer and CEO of the eponymous jewelry and lifestyle brand. He was credited for reviving the art costume jewelry movement in the 1990s. [ 1] In 2010, Bittar won the CFDA Accessory Designer of the Year award. [ 2] In November 2014, he received the Brand of the year from The Accessories Council.