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 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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| Bakelite Floral Earrings |
Bakelite Pendant |
Bakelite Dangle Brooch |
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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I love this bakelite pendant, it's carved in a pretty geometric art deco shape and is in fabulous condition. It is on its original brass backing with a jump ring attached. So easy to hang on a chain or a necklace. You'll love it too! Goes great with the bakelite belt buckle we have.
Size: 1¾ inches
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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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| Red Bakelite Expansion Bracelet |
Carved Bakelite Bracelet |
Lemon Lime Bakelite Bracelet |
Fabulous Cherry Red 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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| Green Lucite Bangle |
Bakelite Belt Buckle |
Bakelite Dress Clip |
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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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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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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