Faux lapis scarab clasp

When King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in the 1920s, it set off a craze for Egyptian costume jewelry. These vintage…

Vintage Japanese glass “turquoise” round clasp

The flourishing costume jewelry industry in Rhode Island after WWII (when metal was once again available) needed a lot o…

Murano turquoise and gold bracelet clasp

Turquoise, both natural and emulated, has been a popular stone across cultures and centuries. This vintage Murano glass …

Faux coral clasp

During the height of the costume jewelry craze between the two World Wars, German artists were making amazing faux stone…

Faux turquoise clasp

Between WWI and WWII, the German jewelry industry was busy making glass look like semi-precious stones for the booming c…

Faux blue opal earring drops

If you are a fan of the vintage West German glass like I am, you will love these. The blue opal glass is charming, with …

Faux green opal earring drop

I love these gem look-alikes. This glass piece was made in Germany immediately after WWII. The box I found it in was mar…

Faux blue opal clasp

If you are a fan of the vintage West German glass like I am, you will love this clasp. The blue opal glass is charming, …

Faux jade clasp

When simplicity is what you need, this is the clasp to reach for. It is a piece of vintage West German glass made to loo…

Faux green opal clasp

I love these gem look-alikes. This glass piece was made in Germany immediately after WWII. The box I found it in was mar…

Glass faux turquoise clasp

The West Germans at one time were mad for faux stones. They made millions of them, it seems. And, I have to say, they ar…

Faux amber bracelet clasp

A lovely piece of amber-colored glass graces this clasp. The glass is faceted; it has five long facets on the face. The …