Handmade Fashion Jewelry

Q: I was wondering...what are the actual meanings of the lables, "Costume Jewelry" "Fine Jewelry" and is there something that falls on either side (or in between) those categories? At the LA Gift Show, I am listed as "Handmade Costume Jewelry", even though I work exclusively with sterling silver, which, I thought took me out of the "costume" category. I'm thinking that if a gallery owner sees that kind of a discription, they would think plastic and beads instead of art and technique. Are the definitions based on technique? Do you think I'm being too sensitive on this issue?

A:At the TEG we categorize Jewellery as follows Costume Jewellery Jewellery made from items of non-precious metals and normally also excluding items made from titanium and niobium. Usually cheap but no actual top price. Fashion Jewellery Costume Jewellery designed and manufactured to be worn for one fashion season. Fine Jewellery Items of Jewellery made with high caratage Gold or platinum usually with high value gemstones. Any other item is just labeled Jewellery or _style_ Jewellery i.e. Celtic Jewellery

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