What is costume jewellery?

Costume jewellery is fashion jewellery made from plated metals, glass, crystal and beads rather than precious materials like solid gold or diamonds. It is designed to be worn, enjoyed and updated with your wardrobe rather than kept in a safe. Everything at The Queen B is costume jewellery, chosen for how it finishes an outfit.

What jewellery brands does The Queen B stock?

We stock D&X London, Envy, Jess & Lou, Nouvelle and Naya. The range runs across statement necklaces, earrings, bracelets and chokers, with new pieces arriving through the season. Call the boutique if you are after something specific and we will check the rails for you.

Where can I buy costume jewellery in Penarth or Cardiff?

The Queen B Boutique in Penarth, just south of Cardiff, stocks costume jewellery in both its stores and online with UK delivery. Everyday pieces sit with the casualwear, and occasion jewellery can be matched to your outfit during a styling appointment.

How do you layer necklaces?

Start with two or three necklaces of clearly different lengths, so each sits on its own line. Keep the metals in the same family, mix one fine chain with one bolder piece, and stop before it gets busy. Multi-strand necklaces do the layered look in a single clasp if you would rather not build it yourself.

How do I clean costume jewellery?

Wipe pieces with a soft, dry cloth after wearing and store them away from moisture. Keep costume jewellery away from water, perfume and hairspray, which dull the plating over time. Put your jewellery on last when dressing and it will keep its finish far longer.

Jewellery Collection

The right ladies jewellery finishes an outfit faster than anything else in the boutique. This is The Queen B's full edit: statement necklaces, drop and stud earrings, bracelets and chokers from D&X London, Envy, Naya and Jess & Lou. New pieces land through the season alongside the clothing.

Necklaces do the heavy lifting here. Long wrap-around styles and layered multi-strands sit beside chunky statement pieces and beaded chokers, in gold tones, silver tones and colour. Earrings run from everyday studs to crystal drops that can hold their own at a wedding.

Jewellery is also the last step of most styling appointments. The right earrings change a neckline, and our stylists know when a statement necklace earns its place and when it fights the dress. If your occasion outfit is already sorted, bring it in and we will match the metals in the fitting room.

Shop the deeper edits from here: stud and drop earrings and long and short necklaces have their own pages. Both Penarth boutiques carry jewellery, and everything posts across the UK.