costume jewellery

British

noun

jewellery that is decorative but has little intrinsic value

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On display are also make-up kits, sneakers, handbags and costume jewellery.

From BBC

Costume jewellery he made for Dame Glenda Jackson's role in the BBC drama Elizabeth R sold for £800.

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Its owner, a Northumberland woman in her 70s, took it to be valued along with costume jewellery she bought over many years at car boot sales.

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Privately owned Chanel objected, saying that the design was similar to its registered French logo of two horizontal interlocking semi-circles used for its perfumes, cosmetics, costume jewellery, leather goods and clothing.

From Reuters

"He didn't understand the concept of costume jewellery - he thought it all had to be real," explained actor and writer Seiriol Davies, who wrote and performed an acclaimed musical show based on the life of the marquess.

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