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When did Bakelite jewelry stop being made?
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Bakelite fell out of popularity during the 1940s due to supply issues during World War II. By the time the war ended, advanced plastics technology had replaced Bakelite with new materials. Shop a collection of antique Bakelite jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Bakelite Jewelry, Good, Better, Best, English Book by Donna Wassertrom, 1997
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bakelite Jewelry, Good - Better - Best, English book by Donna Wassertrom and Leslie Pina, 1997
Category
1990s American Modern Books
Materials
Paper
1940's Carved Butterscotch Bakelite Bangle
Located in Maywood, NJ
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The height of Bakelite jewelry was the late 1930s, up until the end of the Art Deco period. The
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bangles
Materials
Silver
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Vintage Orange Bakelite Geometric Dangler Pin Brooch Rare
Located in North Miami, FL
bakelite jewelry form. Tres chic.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Italian Faux Amber Bead Necklace
By Pollini
Located in New York, NY
bakelite jewelry. There are different sized beads with faceted bead spacers which are hand knotted with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
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Italian Faux Amber Bead Tassel Necklace
By Pollini
Located in New York, NY
resin and bakelite jewelry. There are different sized beads with faceted bead spacers which are hand
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
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1930s Green Bakelite and Gilded Metal Vintage Hinged Cuff
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This stylish example of Bakelite jewellery dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
The
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Base Metal
