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How can you tell real Bakelite?
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To make sure your jewelry is authentic Bakelite there are a few different tests. You can dip the item in hot water or create friction and the item should have a chemical smell of formaldehyde. Another test, if you rub a cotton swab dipped in baking soda on a test spot (back, inside etc) and if the swab turns yellow it is authentic.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Pierrot Bakelite Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Bakelite bangle from the 1980's with painted and stained Pierrot motif and diamond patterns
Category
Vintage 1980s French Bangles
Olive Green Bakelite Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Lovely olive green Bakelite bangle bracelet. Inside diameter 6.5 cm / 2.5 inches by width 9 mm
Category
Mid-20th Century Bangles
Marbled Mustard Yellow Bakelite Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Wonderful marbled mustard yellow Bakelite bangle bracelet. Inside diameter 6.3 cm / 2.5 inches by
Category
Mid-20th Century Bangles
French Art Deco Bakelite Bangle
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Bakelite Bangle of end of day tangerine toned tubular links strung on elastic
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage Deeply Carved Burgundy Bakelite Bangle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Deeply Carved Burgundy Bakelite Bangle
This rare Bakelite bangle is deeply carved with
Category
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Bangles
Red Color Carved Bakelite Bangle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a red color carved Bakelite bangle. It depicts a wide bangle that is adorned with a cluster
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles
