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Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Green Marbled Bakelite Catalin Necklace 1930s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage Green Bakelite / Catalin Necklace.Graduating round beads along with larger accent Bakelite
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Trifari Bakelite Pendant Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Marbleized green bakelite cushion shaped pendant with gilt fox tube chain, 1970s USA by Trifari
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1980s American Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace White, Hot Pink, Apple Green Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
Playful extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace. Assorted beads in various shapes: round
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

1930s Multicoloured Novelty Bakelite Necklace
Located in London, GB
Impressive 1930s Bakelite necklace made up of multicoloured beads in various shades of dark green
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Vintage Necklace green Bakelite and white plastic balls from the 1980s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
, possibly Bakelite and white plastic balls. This necklace coms from the USA. Very decorative, very
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1970s Modern Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Quartz

Bakelite and Lucite Extra Long Necklace with Orange, Green and Glitter Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace was crafted in the 1980s with beads from
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Bakelite and Lucite Extra Long Necklace Burgundy, Hot Pink, Apple Green Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace. The piece boasts assorted beads
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1950s French Modern Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Pauline Rader Gilt Metal Necklace with Centaur Pendant and Green Bakelite, 1970s
By Pauline Rader
Located in Atlanta, GA
gilded metal framing embellished with a green spinach marble Bakelite background. The pendant has a
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1970s American Modern Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Gilt Metal

Apple Green and Cream Colored Carved Bakelite Bead Necklace, Brass Tone Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
A chic vintage bakelite bracelet! Apple green bakelite beads accented with cream-colored carved
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20th Century Retro Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Retro Brass Bakelite "Matchstick" Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
necklace will delight everyone when worn, making it a fantastic addition to any Bakelite collection! The
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Brass

Rare Art Deco Bakelite Carousel Horse Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Incredibly Rare Bakelite Carousel Horse Necklace from the 1930's Art Deco period. On occasion the
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Gilt Metal

Pierre Cardin Lucite and Bakelite Logo Necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
"C" used in other logos. Silvered chrome metal with green bakelite and lucite spacer beads
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1970s French Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Bakelite 1930s German ArtDeco GoldRinged EmeraldBallPendants ChainLink Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
gold-gilt chain-link bib necklace features ball charms of gold-ringed emerald-green matte Bakelite
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Multicolor Bakelite Long Necklace with Articulated Crib Toy Doll Pendant, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning rare Bakelite long necklace was hand-crafted in France in the 1940s. The piece
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Brass

LB vintage Copper Deco Pendant Stunning Bakelite and Murano glass Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Green Bakelite tubular beads and clasp, gorgeous vintage Venetian glass trade beads, and copper twisted
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Copper

Bakelite Chinoiserie Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Unusual chinoiserie inspired gilded pendant with spinach green bakelite disc. Heavy and large
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1970s American Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Egyptian Revival Vintage Teal Turquoise Green and Tan Celluloid Necklace
Located in North Miami, FL
This interesting and long vintage necklace with beautiful colors of celluloid is like bakelite. It
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1930s Egyptian Revival Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Vintage Bakelite centerpiece with vintage components and coral in handmade piece
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage,hand painted and inlaid with crystals Bakelite centerpiece ,one of a kind necklace is on
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Brass

Art Deco Goliath and Chrome Necklace, C1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Art Deco modernist style necklace in Goliath bakelite in tones of green on a chrome chain. Lobster
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Art Deco Goliath and Chrome Necklace, C1930
Art Deco Goliath and Chrome Necklace, C1930
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H 2.37 in L 18.12 in
1930s Art Deco Modernist Necklace by Jakob Bengel
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
segments of green catalin bakelite. All of our Jewellery and Watches are sent out first class delivery in a
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Base Metal

1930s Art Deco Modernist Necklace by Jakob Bengel
1930s Art Deco Modernist Necklace by Jakob Bengel
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H 3.15 in W 1.97 in Dm 15.75 in
1930s Art Deco Bakelite + Celluloid Linked Necklace Dark Green Arching Dangles
Located in Hyattsville, MD
green Bakelite dangles. They have an organic feeling of arching reeds or arcing grass blades. American
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Bakelite

A large very strong futuristic pendant, Lanvin Paris, 1970
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
necklace, the pendant is warmly gilded and 'studded' with cherry coloured, amethyst and moss green bakelite
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1970s French Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Gilt Metal

A large very strong futuristic pendant, Lanvin Paris, 1970
A large very strong futuristic pendant, Lanvin Paris, 1970
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H 4 in W 4.5 in D 0.75 in L 16 in
Joseff Hollywood Revivalist Parure
Located in New York, NY
Joseff Hollywood revivalist parure with black bakelite set drops set in signature bronze green gold
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1940s American Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Paco Rabanne Haute Couture Jeweled Necklace Caftan Dress Collectors, Museums
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
colors of orange, yellow, gold, in a zebra pattern. The attached oversized long Sautoir necklace adds to
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1970s Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Hattie Carnegie Sunburst Demi Parure
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
matching two strand necklace. Composed of gilt brass crimped textured beads and large green marbleized
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1950s American Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Hattie Carnegie Sunburst Demi Parure
Hattie Carnegie Sunburst Demi Parure
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W 3.13 in L 3.13 in

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Textured Gold Leaf Earrings With Pearl Accents By Crown Trifari, 1960s
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Native American Necklace Silver Deer Bone & Antler with Turquoise Coral Shell
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver as tested Stone Information: Genuine Turquoise - Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Genuine Shell - Genuine Coral - Materi...
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Coral, Turquoise, Silver

Trifari Cream and Gold Sea Shell Pin Brooch, 1980s
By Trifari
Located in San Francisco, CA
Trifari 1980s (estimated) gold and cream shell pin. Measures approximately 2 1/4" by 1 1/8". Signed 'TRIFARI' at back in block caps. Very good condition, tiny hard to sp...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Chanel CC Logos Multicolored Beads and Faux Pearl Necklace, 2017
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Gilt Metal

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Cabochon Sapphire Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful 18k yellow gold bracelet featuring oval links with Rose cut diamond bars connected by cabochon sapphire buttons.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Chanel Gold Looking Glass & Chain Necklace 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A superb Vintage Chanel Looking Glass Necklace. Crafted in weighty gold plated metal and set with a magnifying glass finished to perfection with the iconic logo of the House of Chane...
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1980s Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Gold Statement Victorian Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this stunning 1980s gold statement necklace! A large victorian style motif is the focal point of the necklace and features intricate engravings as well as three dro...
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1980s Victorian Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Vintage Crown Trifari Modernist Topaz Crystal Parure 1960s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and exquisite Vintage Trifari Modernist Topaz Parure. The modernist design now an iconic mid-century style that continues to transcend both fine and costume jewellery. An incr...
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Robert Goossens for Chanel, Important Byzantine Long Necklace, Vintage 50s
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent LONG NECKLACE in Byzantine jet and faux pearls, rhinestones, vintage from the 50s, Robert Goossens for Chanel, length 89 cm, weight 64 g, very good state. Robert Goossen...
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1950s French Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Mixed Metal

Gianni Versace 1990's gold tone shell necklace
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
This Gianni Versace gold tone shell necklace is from the Spring Summer 1992 Tresor de la Mer collection which was inspired by the abundant treasures of the sea, reminiscent of Gianni...
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1990s Italian Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Chanel 1990s Vintage Blue/Orange Stone Brooch/Pendant w/ Faux Pearls
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel 1990s Vintage Blue/Orange Stone Brooch/Pendant w/ Faux Pearls. This piece can be worn as a brooch, or the back hook can be attached and used as a pendant on a necklace. Mad...
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1990s French Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Trifari Buddha Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari faux jade buddha pendant with massive chain tassel. Buddha figure sits on golden plinth with long tassel below.
Faux jade beads on neck chain as well. 1960s USA.
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1960s American Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

1930's True Vintage Bakelite Catalin Stretch Wide Black & Butterscotch Bracelet
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning vintage Bakelite Black & Butterscotch bracelet. Measuring 1.75 inches top to bottom .85 inches wide on the black link .35 inches on the amber link. Will fit a wrist 6 to ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Vintage Chanel Rhinestone Beaded Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chanel Rhinestone Beaded Pearl Necklace in excellent condition. Unique resin beads in gold, green, grey and orange with sparkling metallic flakes inside. Cream, tinted yellow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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1940s Bakelite, Wood and Gilt Metal Vintage Necklace
Located in Wigan, GB
Featuring moss green Bakelite, this wonderfully evocative necklace dates from the 1940s. It is
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Gilt Metal

Hattie Carnegie Bakelite Bead Set
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Green swirl bakelite signed Hattie Carnegie necklace and matching earrings. Rich tones and very
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1960s Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Bakelite Necklace Cherry with Matching Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a beautiful Jan Carlin cherry bakelite necklace with matching clip earrings. The
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Late 20th Century Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a beautiful Jan Carlin cherry bakelite necklace with matching clip earrings. The
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20th Century Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

1940s Avocado Green Bakelite Charm Necklace
Located in Greenport, NY
1940s Avocado Green Bakelite Charm Necklace Beautiful vintage piece in excellent condition! Chunky
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1940s Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Beaded Bakelite Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully juicy beaded Bakelite necklace with large yellow Bakelite beads interspersed with
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1960s American Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Lanvin 1970's green bakelite fish necklace on silvertoned chain
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unique long silver link necklace with green bakelite 'fish' pendant from Lanvin dating to the 1970
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1970s French Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Bakelite Green and Black Heavy Chain
Located in New York, NY
Great looking Biker chain Bakelite link necklace in variegated green/yellow and black. Pulls over
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1960s American Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Art Deco Modernist Bakelite and Chrome Necklace, C1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Art Deco modernist style necklace in catalin bakelite in tones of green and black on a chrome chain
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Art Deco Fabulous Modernist Bakelite Statement Necklace, circa 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
, perfect for either a dressy evening or bohemian day wear. Features bakelite segments of green and black
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Base Metal, Other

Art Deco Geometric Ladies Necklace
Located in Westward ho, GB
Stunning Art Deco geometric necklace made from green galalith and black lucite. Wonderful fan shape
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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1980s Isadora Paris Elephant Galalith Novelty Necklace
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1980s French Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

CADORO c.1950's Multicolor Rock Candy Raw Stone & Spherical Bead Necklace
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Steven Brody and Daniel Stoenescu. Three green marbleized lacquer over Bakelite and three gold-toned
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1950s American Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1980s French Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Located in Dallas, TX
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1970s French Modern Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Vintage Original 1930s Green Marbleized Bakelite Double Strand Necklace
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By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lanvin End of Day Green Bakelite Beads from the 1970's. Oversized mottled green bakelite egg shaped
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Multicolored Bakelite Beads Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Playful beaded necklace in bakelite and celluloid. The red, yellow and dark green (almost blackish
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Bakelite and Lucite Necklace Extra Long Shape Black, White and Apple Green Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charming extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace. Assorted beads in various shapes: round
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Chunky Multi-strand Colorful Bakelite Statement Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
phenolic beads (acrylic, bakelite and galalith) in an array of colors (blue, green, pink, turquoise etc
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1970s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Retro Multi-Colored Bakelite and Celluloid Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
bold Bakelite statement necklace from the Retro era (ca1940)! This visually striking piece is comprised
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1940s Retro Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Bakelite Bead Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Bakelite lariat in tones of green, caramel and amber. Can be worn as a belt as well. Great
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Art Deco Galalith and black and green glass necklace, France, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
a French and early form of Bakelite, having many of the same qualities. The necklace had two large
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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By Monies Gerda Lynggaard
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By Jakob Bengel
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

Vintage 1930s Green Bakelite Book Piece Necklace
Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Art Deco Jakob Bengel chrome and bakelite bow necklace
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1930s American Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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William de Lillo Pendant Necklace 1973
By Robert F. Clark for William de Lillo
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1970s American Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace

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Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage green bakelite necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage green bakelite necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a vintage green bakelite necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Jakob Bengel and Lanvin Paris are consistently popular. A vintage green bakelite necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Quartz versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for a vintage green bakelite necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage Green Bakelite Necklace?

On average, a vintage green bakelite necklace at 1stDibs sells for $450, while they’re typically $365 on the low end and $1,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.