Vintage Bakelite, Lucite, & Plastic Jewelry
Plastic jewelry was first made in the mid-19th century and became very popular in the 1920's and 30's. Celluloid was one of the first plastics used followed by Bakelite and Catalin.
Bakelite was invented in 1909 and was used to make many items including jewelry and buttons. Catalin came later in the 1930's. It was made by a different company and was available in more colors.
These materials were easy to mass produce and affordable, so they were perfect for the bold geometric designs of the Art Deco period. Lucite
was invented in 1931, and it could be made crystal clear and in many vibrant colors.
It was a stronger material that was so superior, it made bakelite obsolete after WWII.
The market for all this jewelry is hot and getting stronger all the time!
We hope you enjoy our collection of earrings, bangles, pendants, necklaces and more! |
| Bakelite and Brass Necklace |
Green Bakelite Necklace |
Vintage German Lucite Parure - NWT |
Wonderful Art Deco Necklace with amber colored bakelite beads. There are brass rose beads in between the amber beads. It has a brass extender chain and hook. The bakelite beads are slightly translucent with nice swirls of browns and tans. They have a nice geometric shape and did test positive for bakelite with Simichrome. It is in original condition and has not been restrung or reworked. It is just beautiful!~ Circa 1930-40's. See the clasp and a close-up.
Length: 16 inches incl. extender
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This large green necklace has a mixture of spinach bakelite and lucite melon beads. The large bead in the center is 38mm and is a spinach bakelite bead, as well as the large geometric beads. The lighter green melon beads are slightly translucent and are made of lucite. They are all hand knotted on green silk with gold tone accents beads. The bakelite beads tested positive with Simichrome. See the clasp, see some other views - A, B, C.
Length: 30 inches
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This is a fabulous German lucite jewelry parure or set. It includes this triple strand bead necklace, a triple strand bracelet and beaded earrings. The set features a fantastic assortment of faceted, round and swirl shaped lucite beads mixed with gold tone faux pearls. The colors are a mix of greens and golds. The longest strand on the necklace is is about 17", the shortest is 13". There is a beaded extender chain which will add 2 3/4". The hook is marked Germany. The bracelet is a triple coil style that is 8 1/2" long and almost 2" wide. It still has the paper label that says made in Western Germany. The matching earrings are a cluster style of clip on with the same matching beads. They are marked made in Germany. This jewelry is coming straight out of the old original boxes and has never been worn. It is in perfect condition and you'll really enjoy wearing it. The sets must have been made before the end of WWII since the findings are marked only made in Germany. However, a paper label was added to the bracelet which says made in Western German, which indicates they were exported after WWII. I would conclude they were made in the early 1940's.
Necklace Length: 17 inches +(see above) Bracelet: 8 ½ inches +(see above)
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Red Dragon Bar Pin - Celluloid? |
Bakelite Belt Buckle |
Bakelite Floral Earrings |
Fabulous vintage plastic bar pin with a fire breathing dragon wrapped around it. The dragon appears to be brass and it has wonderful texture and details.The bar looks like red bakelite, but it did not test positive. It is probably celluloid or another very early type of plastic. It has an old C-clasp closure See the back - Unsigned in excellent condition. See another view.
Size: 2¼ inches
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This unusual bakelite buckle is chocolate brown and is deeply carved in an art deco fashion. The backs have metal clips to fasten it and metal bars to thread a leather or fabric belt through. So easy to use- fabulous to wear. Great surface and patina, the metal does show a little age. See back
Size: 3 x1¾ inches
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Carved dark butterscotch bakelite earrings from the 1930's. They are deeply carved in a floral pattern. Screw on earrings with stainless steel metal backs.
Size: ¾ inch
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| Vogue Lucite Marbled Earrings |
Lucite Pink Rose Earrings |
Lucite Yellow Rose Earrings |
Vogue earring in a pretty marbled green lucite. There are streaks of black and light green running throughout these early lucite earrings. The backs are gold plated clip ons and are in amazing shape for their age. Signed Vogue Jlry. See the back. Circa 1940-50's
Size: 1 inch
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Lovely reverse carved pink roses in lucite. These earrings are faceted so they pick up the reflection of the roses well. They are a wonderful example of this type of jewelry, which was very popular in the 40's. Silver tone screw back earrings. I love the excellent detail and realistic look of the roses!
Size: 1 inch
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Lovely reverse carved yellow roses in lucite. These earrings are faceted so they pick up the reflection of the roses well. They are a wonderful example of this type of jewelry, which was very popular in the 40's. Silver tone screw back earrings. I love the excellent detail and realistic look of the roses!
Size: ¾ of an inch
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| Red Amber Bakelite Expansion Bracelet |
Carved Bakelite Bracelet |
Lemon Lime Bakelite Bracelet |
Fabulous Cherry Red Amber Bakelite Expansion Bracelet. It has four curved sections that are connected with clear stretch elastic. It is deeply carved and is a great translucent red color. The original elastic was all stretched out, so that has been replaced. There are some surface scratches, but in overall very good condition. See additional picture
Size: ½ inch wide
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Wonderful Bakelite Bracelet that has a beautiful deep carved pattern. The color is an olive green with some caramel tones. You can see the original color on the inside was more of a pea green, but it has changed over the years.
In very good condition- no chips or cracks. The bangle tested positive with Simichrome polish.
Size: 1 inch wide - Inside Diameter 2 ¾ inches
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This is a rare lemon lime bakelite bangle bracelet. You'll love the swirl of colors. It is slightly domed and in very good condition. It has no chips or cracks. The bangle tested positive with Simichrome polish.
Size: ¾ inch wide- Inside Diameter 2 ¾ inches
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| Black Bakelite Bracelet |
Bakelite Carved Bracelet - Honey Comb Pattern |
Lime Green Lucite Bracelet |
Gleaming true black bakelite bangle bracelet. This bracelet is wonderful to wear alone, and even better when mixed with several others. It is domed and in very good condition. It has a nice shiny finish and no chips or cracks. The bangle tested positive with Simichrome polish.
Size: 1 inch wide- Inside Diameter 2 ½ inches
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Wonderful Bakelite Bracelet that is in the classic Butterscotch color with deep carvings. What makes it rare, is that it has a subtle honey comb pattern imbedded in the bakelite. I have never seen this pattern before. (It's was hard to photograph the pattern is more visible in person) I have seen lines in Bakelite before, but not the honey combs. It makes this bracelet very special!
Size: ½ inch wide - Inside Diameter 2 ½ inches
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This lime green lucite bangle is a real eye catcher. The colors are fantastic and all swirled together to make terrific patterns in the lucite.
Size: 1 inch wide- Inside Diameter 2 ¾ inches
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| Bakelite Button Earrings |
Bakelite Drop Earrings |
Bakelite Hoop Earrings |
Faceted butterscotch bakelite button style earrings from the 1930's. Screw ons with gold tone metal backs. Great surface and patina. Never been worn ~ in mint condition and on their original cards.
Size: ¾ inch
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Faceted butterscotch bakelite drop earrings that dangle nicely. These are a fabulous and unusual design for the 1930's. Screw ons with silver tone metal backs. Great surface and patina. Never been worn ~ in mint condition and on their original cards.
Size: 1 ½ inches
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Faceted butterscotch bakelite hoop earrings that dangle nicely. These are a fabulous and unusual design for the 1930's. Screw ons with gold tone metal backs. Great surface and patina. Never been worn ~ in mint condition and on their original cards.
Size: 1 ½ inches
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| Green Lucite Bangle |
Bakelite Dress Clip |
Bakelite Dangle Brooch |
Wonderful translucent green lucite bangle with the original tag -Lonnie Lovness. Circa 1980
Size: Inner dimension 8 inches - width is 1 inch
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Butterscotch bakelite dress clip that has been carved with circles. Has a silver tone metal clip that is held in place by two small prongs. Great surface and patina.
Size: 26 x18mm
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Spectacular transparent root beer and amber bakelite brooch with dangling bakelite squares of light and dark amber. They are hanging from celluloid chains. The pin back is embedded in the bakelite. See the back. This large bakelite pin is a rare collectors piece and it's in excellent condition. The brooch tested positive with Simichrome polish.
Size: 2x3 ½ inches
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