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Whether it’s a head-turning costume necklace from the 1970s or a piece of fine jewelry that predates the Victorian era, vintage and antique jewelry will always have its place in modern fashion.

W hen a vendor for the 20th Century Cincinnati trade show dropped out unexpectedly in 2021, Lyda Lewis got a last-minute shot at being a replacement. “It was always my dream to be a part of this show, ...