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IMITATION JEWELLERY [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-11-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- imitation jewellery
1, record 1, English, imitation%20jewellery
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tools, materials and equipment for metalworking including : for imitation jewellery and enamel. 1, record 1, English, - imitation%20jewellery
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ISO code: 30 18 12. 2, record 1, English, - imitation%20jewellery
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- imitation des bijoux
1, record 1, French, imitation%20des%20bijoux
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Outils, matériels et équipement pour travailler les métaux comprenant : ceux pour l'imitation des bijoux et l'émail. 1, record 1, French, - imitation%20des%20bijoux
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Code ISO : 30 18 12. 2, record 1, French, - imitation%20des%20bijoux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-02-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fashion jewellery
1, record 2, English, fashion%20jewellery
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- costume jewelry 2, record 2, English, costume%20jewelry
correct, United States
- costume jewellery 3, record 2, English, costume%20jewellery
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mass-produced jewellery which is made of non-precious materials and is not designed to last. 3, record 2, English, - fashion%20jewellery
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Costume jewellery" is a rather vague term which is sometimes applied to all cheap jewellery and sometimes only to the fashion-oriented jewellery ... 3, record 2, English, - fashion%20jewellery
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is made of base metal, usually tin or brass. It may or may not be electro-plated with gold or rhodium. Some finer grades are made of gold filled or sterling silver. This jewellery uses imitation gems made of glass or plastic. 1, record 2, English, - fashion%20jewellery
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bijouterie fantaisie
1, record 2, French, bijouterie%20fantaisie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bijouterie de fantaisie 2, record 2, French, bijouterie%20de%20fantaisie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bijoux fabriqués de matériaux peu coûteux et qui s'adaptent à la toilette du jour. 2, record 2, French, - bijouterie%20fantaisie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La bijouterie fantaisie est à base de métaux communs : cuivre, maillechort, acier même lorsqu'ils sont plaqués or, argentés, rhodiés ou chromés; [...] 3, record 2, French, - bijouterie%20fantaisie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-09-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Union of European Fashion Jewellery Manufacturers
1, record 3, English, Union%20of%20European%20Fashion%20Jewellery%20Manufacturers
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Union of European Imitation Jewellery Manufacturers 1, record 3, English, Union%20of%20European%20Imitation%20Jewellery%20%20Manufacturers
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Previously also referred to in English as Union of European Imitation Jewellery Manufacturers 1, record 3, English, - Union%20of%20European%20Fashion%20Jewellery%20Manufacturers
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Union européenne des fabricants de bijouterie fantaisie
1, record 3, French, Union%20europ%C3%A9enne%20des%20fabricants%20de%20bijouterie%20fantaisie
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- UNEBIF 2, record 3, French, UNEBIF
correct, Europe
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1988-03-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- imitation jewellery
1, record 4, English, imitation%20jewellery
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- made-up jewellery 1, record 4, English, made%2Dup%20jewellery
correct
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- faux bijoux
1, record 4, French, faux%20bijoux
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-06-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- imitation jewellery 1, record 5, English, imitation%20jewellery
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industries diverses
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bijoux en simili 1, record 5, French, bijoux%20en%20simili
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- bijoux en toc 1, record 5, French, bijoux%20en%20toc
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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