How to Use costume jewelry in a Sentence

costume jewelry

noun
  • Tabacaru is big on adding playful costume jewelry to round out her look.
    — Meggen Taylor, Forbes, 26 May 2021
  • From high-end to costume jewelry, here are the best hoop earrings.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Dip a clean cloth in plain water and wipe gently over the costume jewelry to rinse.
    — Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023
  • And that is way worse than donning flannel like costume jewelry.
    — Outside Online, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Corsets are abundant and so are mules, with plenty of slip skirts and costume jewelry in between.
    — Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2019
  • Her eyes, a brilliant green, shone like bits of costume jewelry poked into an uncooked loaf of bread.
    — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
  • With that in mind, even costume jewelry can be considered a treasured piece.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2023
  • 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
  • Why not some costume jewelry to help a fan represent their favorite hero or villain?
    — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 10 Oct. 2022
  • In one photo, a woman named Denise pairs a tiger-print bikini with costume jewelry and pink acrylic nails.
    — Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 25 June 2024
  • There’s even a market for cosmetics and cheap costume jewelry.
    — Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2017
  • Items that had to be destroyed included costume jewelry, meat and liquor, police said.
    — NBC News, 8 Apr. 2020
  • Taken from the houses were one camera, undisclosed amounts of cash, and costume jewelry.
    — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Sep. 2022
  • 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
  • Leopold grew up making glass eyes and costume jewelry, as well as glass orchids for the aristocracy.
    — Jonathon Keats, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2016
  • Clear nail polish can act as a barrier against the irritants found in costume jewelry.
    — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, 22 Dec. 2017
  • The hot commodity is not going back into that box of costume jewelry.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2021
  • The burglar entered the unit via an unlocked patio door and stole costume jewelry and a pack of cigarettes.
    — cleveland, 10 June 2021
  • Or if time doesn’t allow for that, browse vintage costume jewelry on eBay or one of the many sites that specialize in this niche.
    — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Avoid soaking costume jewelry, as the adhesive and dyes used in these pieces can be sensitive to water.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
  • As for costume jewelry, bakelite bangles and brooches can be extremely valuable if the design is rare.
    — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
  • 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 McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023
  • The jewels the Evil Queen wears do look like costume jewelry, however.
    — Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The man said 25 silver coins, some costume jewelry and an unspecified amount of cash was missing.
    — La Cañada Valley Sun, 7 Aug. 2019
  • 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
  • Vintage costume jewelry and handbags also hold surprising value and are a delight to pass down.
    — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The sandwich-size ziplock of my grandmother’s costume jewelry nearly sank me, all those missing beads and broken clasps.
    — Ann Patchett, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • Lane wasn’t the only costume jewelry expert of the late 20th century.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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