Bakelite Jewelry
It was originally desirable in many industries due to insulation properties and how quickly it could be produced. It could be found in many electrical applications including TVs and Radios. By the 1920's and 30's productions costs came down and the material was being used in household goods and jewelry. During war time Bakelite found many uses from buttons to googles to jewelry in patriotic colors. Post war eras brought about newer better plastics, such as the commonly found ABS we use today and in many ways Bakelite was phased out of industrial and commercial use.
Today Jewelry, Radios and Housewares made from Bakelite are still highly collectible. Below you can shop our collection of Bakelite Bangles and Earrings.
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This rounded edge Bakelite bangle is marbled with black and white. Oxidation has transformed these colors into the yummiest banana bread swirl around. Style and stack with your other bangles. _DETAILS_Bakelite Marbled with BlackRounded Edge BangleSimichrome Tested Approx. Measurements: Just under 1/2...
A Bakelite bangle marbled with black, this square edge bangle is easy to stack and style. _DETAILS_Bakelite Marbled with BlackSquare Edged BangleSimichrome Tested Approx. Measurements: 1/4 x just under 3/8 inch Condition: Good with one spot of damage. I'm unsure if it is...
A unique yellowed Bakelite bangle marbled with black. Oxidation creates a delicious color reminiscent of banana bread. A classic tube shape, perfect for adding to your favorite stack. _DETAILS_Bakelite Marbled with BlackTube BangleSimichrome Tested Approx. Measurements: 3/8 inch thick Condition: Excellent with...
A classic color go round Bakelite tube bangle in marbled yellow. It's easy to stack and style with your favorite bangles or dress. _DETAILS_Bakelite YellowTube BangleSimichrome Tested Approx. Measurements: 3/8 inch thick Condition: Great with light surface wear consistent with age and use.
A classic color go round Bakelite tube bangle in light green marbled with yellow. It's easy to stack and style with your favorite bangles or dress. _DETAILS_Bakelite Light GreenTube BangleSimichrome Tested Approx. Measurements: 3/8 inch thick Condition: Great with light surface wear consistent with...
A classic color go round Bakelite tube bangle in Green. It's easy to stack and style with your favorite bangles or dress. _DETAILS_Bakelite Tube BangleSimichrome Tested Approx. Measurements: 3/8 inch thick Condition: Great with light surface wear consistent with age and use.
A classic color go round Bakelite tube bangle in Tomato Red. This bangle does have some damage see our notes below. It's easy to stack and style. _DETAILS_BakeliteTube BangleSimichrome Tested Approx. Measurements: 3/8 inch thick Condition: Overall good with notable damage. There are...
A classic Bakelite shape, this 3/4 inch wide bangle features yellows marbled with light brown. Add it to your stack or wear it solo for a totally and true vintage look. _DETAILS_Yellow and Brown Marbled Rounded wide True Vintage Approx Measurements:3/4...
This green marbled vintage Bakelite Bangle has a slight saucer shape with a rounded edge. It features rich greens and yellows and easily coordinates with your favorite spring colors. _DETAILS_Green and Yellow Marbled Rounded Saucer True Vintage Measurements: Approx 3/8 in x...
A rare color, this Bakelite bangle features a teal hue, one that comes from oxidation of a lovely blue. It is lightly marbled with white, now a pale yellow. It is a beauty as is, but would be a gem...
Looking for something blue? This rare marble blue moon bakelite bangle features beautiful swirls of semi-translucent blues and white. Age and oxidation makes these appear offwhite, tealy and even green in places. _DETAILS_Blue Moon BakeliteRounded DesignMarbled Approx. Measurements:3/4 inch wide...
Add to your stack or go minimalist with this pair of vintage bakelite bangles. Marbled yellow in a semi-translucent base make for a fun butterscotch goldenrod color that is easy to style with your favorite look be it spring, summer...
This pair of turquoise southwestern earrings feature a charming floral design. These were previously clip on earrings, but now have a second life as studs. The Turquoise is a soft green color and they're imperfect in a few ways.
These Audrey Schenk modernist earrings are timeless. They feature large, slightly curved ovals with an overlapping design that makes styling them a dream. A staple piece for any jewelry box, these earrings are easy to dress up or down, can...
These Hopi silver overlay earrings are in the shape of a horse. Powerful, and even adorable, these sterling earrings are signed by the Hopi artist with a picto mark. _DETAILS_HopiSterling SilverDangle Approx just under 1 inch wide and half inch...
From my own personal collection I bring you these charming Charoite teardrop shaped dangle earrings. They were crafted by a Navajo artist with the mark OD, but I've yet been unable to identify the artist. Likely one of many under...
These hand shaped dangle earrings feature classic Silver Overlay work by a Hopi artist. They're signed with a picto hallmark and crafted from sterling silver. _DETAILS_Sterling SilverHopiDangle Approximately 1 inch wide x 1 1/4 inch longPreowned good condition - light...
Casual and classy, these stud earrings feature onyx, turquoise and silver inlay. They're great for every or any day wear. _DETAILS_TurquoiseOnyxSterling SilverUnsigned Approx Measurements: 5/16 inch wide (just over 1/4 inch) Good condition, some hairline surface fissures but otherwise good condition.