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Rhinestones were often used in costume jewelry to imitate diamonds. Made of rock crystal, acrylic, or leaded glass, rhinestones became widely available in the late 18th century when Georg Friedrich Strauss decided to imitate diamonds by coating glass with metal powder. Today, rhinestones are used on everything from rings to brooches, and even on some clothing.


Interviews & Articles

An Interview With Vintage Costume Jewelry Collector Carole Tanenbaum

My husband and I have many collections. We were in London at one point in the ’80s, and I saw a fabulous co… [more]

An Interview with Miriam Haskell Costume Jewelry Collector and Author Sheila Pamfiloff

I’ve been interested in jewelry since I was in high school. I’ll be 60 in September, so that’s a lot of… [more]

An Interview With Fine Jewelry and Costume Jewelry Collector Christie Romero

I started out with general antiques and collectibles... I was a dealer for a while and bought and sold all ki… [more]



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Researching Costume Jewelry

Researching Costume Jewelry

Jewelry lovers, venture through this amazing database of vintage jewelry articles, catalogs, and brochures, as well… [read review or visit site]

Emerald City Vintage Costume Jewelry

Emerald City Vintage Costume Jewelry

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Morning Glory Antiques and Jewelry

Morning Glory Antiques and Jewelry

Jewelry collectors, feast your eyes on this internet gem! It's a goldmine of jewelry information featuring all styl… [read review or visit site]

All About Jewels Dictionary

All About Jewels Dictionary

This incredible reference dictionary on jewelry, from Enchantedlearning.com, is both beautiful and comprehensive. S… [read review or visit site]

Cathy Gordon's Jewelry Gallery

Cathy Gordon's Jewelry Gallery

With its vast galleries featuring clear images of jewelry and style, this site really covers it all! Divided up by … [read review or visit site]


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78 Piece Vintage Rhinestone Collection Weiss $710.00 Ends Thursday 40 bids 22 watchers
120pc Unique Vintage Rhinestone Jewelry Lot - Schreiner$676.66 Ends Sunday 25 bids 100 watchers
120pc Unique Vintage Rhinestone Jewelry Lot - Schreiner$511.12 Ends Sunday 33 bids 40 watchers
60pc Hi End Rhinestone Lot Juliana Beaujewels Judy Lee$455.50 Ends in 18 hours 13 bids 22 watchers
Est. Vtg./deco Highend Rhinestone Jewelry Lot 2500.00+$300.00 Ends in 23 hours 2 bids 6 watchers
75pc Gorgeous Rhinestone Lot Juliana*judy Lee*beaujewel$260.50 Ends Monday 4 bids 17 watchers
Vintage Juliana Red Red Red Rhinestone Parure$249.99 Ends in 22 hours 1 bid 10 watchers
Sherman Color Necklace Bracelet Earrings Rhinestone Set$234.50 Ends Sunday 16 bids 32 watchers
51 High End Vintage Rhinestone,more Costume Jewelry Lot$224.50 Ends Wednesday 7 bids 6 watchers
57 Vintage Top Notch Rhinestone & More Jewelry Lot$217.50 Ends Monday 9 bids 9 watchers
Rare 1980s Monet Ysl Yves St Laurent Rhinestone Bib Set$199.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid 10 watchers
Delicate Chanel Snowflake Rhinestone Necklace * Nwot $172.50 Ends in 12 hours 8 bids 43 watchers
Vntg Judy Lee Dragon Hinged Bangle Rhinestone Bracelet$159.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 9 watchers
Japanned Back Sherman Necklace Bracelet Rhinestone$159.50 Ends Tuesday 5 bids 21 watchers
Vtg Ysl Yves Saint Laurent Rhinestone Necklace Choker$157.50 Ends Sunday 17 bids 39 watchers
Huge Antique Estate Vintage Rhinestone Jewelry Lot Gems$157.50 Ends in 18 hours 11 bids 14 watchers
Vintage Lrg Topaz Rhinestone Art Glass Juliana Necklace$151.00 Ends in 21 hours 33 bids 53 watchers
Vintage, Hobe` Rhinestone Brooch$150.00 Ends Sunday 7 bids 8 watchers
Vintage Delizza & Elster Rhinestone Collection$149.95 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 13 watchers
Weiss Gorgeous Pink Ab Rhinestone Necklace Vintage$145.10 Ends Sunday 4 bids 4 watchers
Fabulous D&e Juliana Bauble & Rhinestone Parure$125.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids 16 watchers
Vintage 1950's Eisenberg Rhinestone Pin Flawless$122.50 Ends in 15 hours 13 bids 22 watchers
Enormous! Sparkling Ice Rhinestone Bib Vintage Necklace$121.99 Ends Sunday 19 bids 57 watchers
Lovely Sherman Bracelet With Green Rhinestones $114.50 Ends Friday 4 bids 5 watchers
Vtg Red Clear Rhinestone Necklace Bracelet Earring Set$108.05 Ends Sunday 14 bids 17 watchers
Huge Antique Estate Vintage Rhinestone Jewelry 83 Pcs$103.50 Ends Tuesday 10 bids 16 watchers
Vintage Chanel Gold Pearl And Rhinestone 2 Tier Chain$102.50 Ends Sunday 14 bids 27 watchers
Big Chunky Vintage Rhinestone Hinged Clamper Bracelet$102.50 Ends Monday 6 bids 8 watchers
Rare Vendome Ab Rivoli Crystal Rhinestone Necklace Set$102.00 Ends Monday 15 bids 43 watchers
44 Pc Gorgeous Vintage High-end Rhinestone Jewelry Wow!$100.99 Ends Sunday 2 bids 23 watchers
Borealis Sherman Necklace Bracelet Earrings Rhinestone$100.00 Ends Wednesday 4 bids 18 watchers
Bracelet Er Necklace Blue Rhinestone Set Parure Vintage$99.76 Ends in 19 hours 9 bids 30 watchers
Vtg Kramer Full Parure Warm 3 Color Topaz Rhinestones$99.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 10 watchers
D & E Juliana Rhinestone Cascading Dangle Necklace$99.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 6 watchers
Vintage Rhinestone Jewelry Bib Necklace$99.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid 6 watchers
1920s Fab Xtra 92" Long Solid Rhinestone Necklace Deco$95.00 Ends in 18 hours 1 bid 2 watchers
Vintage Kramer N.y. Giant Chunky Rhinestone Bracelet$89.99 Ends Thursday 8 bids 24 watchers
Vintage Weiss Black Rhinestone Clamper Bracelet-unique!$86.99 Ends Sunday 8 bids 21 watchers
Huge Juliana Vintage Rhinestone Pin Verified D & E$85.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid 6 watchers
Trifari A. Philippe Ruby & Pave' Rhinestone Bracelet$81.00 Ends Monday 3 bids 8 watchers
Vtg Miriam Haskell Red Glass Rhinestone Necklace Set$78.00 Ends Sunday 8 bids 26 watchers
200+ Vintage Rhinestone Weiss Dazzling Wide Bracelet$76.01 Ends in 15 hours 4 bids 10 watchers
Swarovski Signed Turq & Coral Rhinestone Bracelet$75.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid 2 watchers
Vintage Rare Festoon Rhinestone Front & Back Necklace$74.99 Ends in 20 hours 1 bid 4 watchers
Rare Vintage Har Jelly Belly/rhinestone Geni Earrings$73.00 Ends Tuesday 7 bids 33 watchers
Huge! Vintage Estate Rhinestone Silver Jewelry Lot 4 Lb$72.56 Ends Sunday 10 bids 19 watchers
Huge Fab Purple Enamel & Rhinestone Staret Flower Pin$68.00 Ends Tuesday 10 bids 24 watchers
50 Pair Antique Vintage Rhinestone Earrings Collection$66.00 Ends Monday 10 bids 17 watchers
Vintage Rhinestone Christmas Tree Brooch Hollycraft Pin$62.99 Ends in 11 hours 12 bids 54 watchers
Designer Ciner Bracelet, Emerald Green / Rhinestones$62.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids 14 watchers
Gorgeous Vintage Rhinestone Jewelry 35 Piece Lot$61.01 Ends Sunday 11 bids 4 watchers
Vintage Weiss Multicolor Ab Rhinestone Parure Demi Set$61.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids 19 watchers
Huge Sherman Rhinestone Collar Necklace Earrings$61.00 Ends Wednesday 5 bids 35 watchers

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