Pamela Y. Wiggins

Pamela Y. Wiggins‘ passion for costume jewelry includes studying pieces in her own collection and items she offers through her business–Chic Antiques by Pamela Wiggins–as well as exploring how popular culture and historical events shaped adornment worn decades ago. She is the co-founder of Costume Jewelry Collectors International, a global organization dedicated to costume jewelry education and holding renowned events for collectors. Wiggins also works as a free-lance writer and editor specializing in antiques and collectibles, serving as the antiques expert for About.com. She is a contributor to a number of national and regional publications on a variety of topics with a focus on collectible jewelry.