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 The 1980s was all about glitz, glamour and ostentation which created another boom for costume jewellery, with big bold, brash gaudy designs being produced in chunky gilt and paste necklaces, bracelet and earrings. Leading actresses, such as Joan Collins, in the popular big hit American television soap opera, Dynasty, were seen wearing over the top glitzy and glamorous pieces of jewellery. This trend was was in line with the "dress for success" uniforms which women were wearing - wide shouldered jackets, power suits and high heeled court shoes, teamed with quilted Chanel like handbags with gilt chains. In line with the ostentation of the 1980s, a devotion to
designer labels really took off, with Chanel's CC logo, being stamped
on everything from belt buckles, earrings and necklaces. In response
to consumer demand, costume jewellery designers started producing
reproduction Edwardian, Victorian and Art Deco pieces, encapsulating
styles and trends from the past, in combination with new and exciting
ideas and materials - pieces were made from paper-mache, glass, mirrors,
wood and rhinestones. More Information on 1980's Costume Jewellery
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Also, Lady Diana, the young and
exciting new addition to the Royal family, was also a main influence on
style and fashion in jewellery in the 1980s, with many women
replicating her looks. She was often seen wearing big, bold Butler and
Wilson pieces and also her favourite three strand pearl choker with a
turquoise flower clasp.
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