Hair drop earring, ca. 1880
Item 48406 info
Maine Historical Society
"Costume" or "fashion" jewelry might emulate more expensive materials and sometimes is undistinguishable by a casual observer from the gold, diamond, or other pieces on which it is based.
Many of the higher quality pieces, worn infrequently, often remain in fashion and retain their elegance and value, and thus are passed down through families.
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