your vintage demi-parure is really quite lovely. Good thing you brought up the point about the metal - the "barebones" of the jewelry, so-to-speak. The type of metal, i.e pot metal, rhodium plated, used in the construction of the costume jewelry, can help in dating a piece.
Costume Jewelry made with non-precious metals, was not termed "costume jewelry" in the early 20th century, because the term "costume jewelry" was not even in circulation.
Sometimes, the metal was gold-filled, and sometimes rhinestones were "glued" in place in "un-pronged" settings, and weren't considered precious at the time. They were made exclusively for the common folks, and the prices were set accordingly.
We couldn't help but notice a pair of matching vintage rhinestone ear clips in your photo!
Is there any jewelry markings anywhere on the pieces, that you can see? Check carefully the findings on the ear clips too, and both the inside and outside of the necklace clasp and please let us know what you find.
Rebecca
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