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==Components== [[Image:A002.jpg|thumb|right|An example of gold plated jewelry]] Originally, costume or fashion jewelry was made of inexpensive simulated gemstones, such as [[rhinestone]]s or [[lucite]], set in [[pewter]], [[silver]], [[nickel]], or [[brass]]. During the depression years, some manufacturers even downgraded rhinestones to meet the cost of production.<ref name="Baker" /> During the World War II era, [[sterling silver]] was often incorporated into costume jewelry designs primarily because: # The components used for base metal were needed for wartime production (i.e., military applications), and a ban was placed on their use in the private sector. # Base metal was originally popular because it could approximate platinum's color, [[sterling silver]] fulfilled the same function. This resulted in some years during which sterling silver costume jewelry was produced and some can still be found in today's vintage jewelry marketplace. 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 other metals; items made in countries outside the United States{{Dubious|Lead contamination|date=December 2021}} may contain [[lead]]. Some pieces incorporate [[plastic]], [[Acrylic resin|acrylic]], [[leather]], or wood.
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