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Vintage Cherry red Bakelite beaded necklace, Art Deco
Vintage Cherry red Bakelite beaded necklace, Art Deco

Vintage Cherry red Bakelite beaded necklace, Art Deco

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous vintage Art Deco era cherry red Bakelite bead necklace. The perfect piece to add a dash

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

1930s graduated Amber Bakelite Beaded Necklace
1930s graduated Amber Bakelite Beaded Necklace

1930s graduated Amber Bakelite Beaded Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

Wonderful early Amber Bakelite necklace. Beads graduate in size from 1.29 in or 32.63mm x.76 in or

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Vintage 1930s American Beaded Necklaces

Hattie Carnegie  Muiti Strand Bakelite Bead Necklace
Hattie Carnegie  Muiti Strand Bakelite Bead Necklace

Hattie Carnegie Muiti Strand Bakelite Bead Necklace

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in New York, NY

Hattie Carnegie multi strand bakelite and resin bead necklace. The three strands comprised of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 1950s Alexis Kirk Bakelite Beaded Necklace
Vintage 1950s Alexis Kirk Bakelite Beaded Necklace

Vintage 1950s Alexis Kirk Bakelite Beaded Necklace

By Alexis Kirk

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning colors on this vintage Bakelite Necklace. Amber colored Bakelite with black and cream

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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

Hattie Carnegie Multi Strand Bakelite Bead Necklace
Hattie Carnegie Multi Strand Bakelite Bead Necklace

Hattie Carnegie Multi Strand Bakelite Bead Necklace

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in New York, NY

Striking Hattie Carnegie multi strand bakelite and resin bead necklace. The three strands comprised

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Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Bakelite Festive Summer Bead Necklace
Bakelite Festive Summer Bead Necklace

Bakelite Festive Summer Bead Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Long Bead necklace of bright fruit toned bakelite beads of different sizes circa 1960s. Many beads

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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

LB Chinese inlaid bead necklace, Bakelite, Turquoise glass, Goldfilled beads
LB Chinese inlaid bead necklace, Bakelite, Turquoise glass, Goldfilled beads

LB Chinese inlaid bead necklace, Bakelite, Turquoise glass, Goldfilled beads

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

LB handmade, one of a kind ,Vintage Chinese kingfisher inlaid gold beads and French 80’s Bakelite

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold-filled

Beaded Necklaces with Peach Moonstone, Gold and Bakelite
Beaded Necklaces with Peach Moonstone, Gold and Bakelite

Beaded Necklaces with Peach Moonstone, Gold and Bakelite

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover our collection of moonstone, gold and bakelite pearl necklaces by Mesure et Art du Temps

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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Artisan Bakelite and Vintage Glass Necklace with Coral Beads, France
Artisan Bakelite and Vintage Glass Necklace with Coral Beads, France

Artisan Bakelite and Vintage Glass Necklace with Coral Beads, France

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

One of a kind,handmade,statement,Bakelite and vintage glass necklace is offered from Lorraine’s

Category

Early 20th Century French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Vermeil

Marbleized Bakelite Beads
Marbleized Bakelite Beads

Marbleized Bakelite Beads

Located in New York, NY

Attractive strands of graduated mottled bakelite in tones of caramel to a deep brown. Beads are

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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

French, Beaded Necklaces with Tiger Eye Stone, Yellow Gold and Bakelite
French, Beaded Necklaces with Tiger Eye Stone, Yellow Gold and Bakelite

French, Beaded Necklaces with Tiger Eye Stone, Yellow Gold and Bakelite

Located in Vannes, FR

French Beaded Necklaces with Tiger Eye Stone, Yellow Gold and Bakelite French Collection by Mesure

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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Caramel Bakelite Beads
Italian Caramel Bakelite Beads

Italian Caramel Bakelite Beads

Located in New York, NY

Large necklace of variform beads in end of day caramel bakelite with gold bead spacers. 1970's

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Vintage 1970s Italian Beaded Necklaces

LB Tribal style Amber Bakelite Vintage Carnelian beads Silver necklace on offer
LB Tribal style Amber Bakelite Vintage Carnelian beads Silver necklace on offer

LB Tribal style Amber Bakelite Vintage Carnelian beads Silver necklace on offer

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Tribal style vintage Bakelite and Amber beads Comprise this handmade, one of a kind necklace

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Carnelian, Silver

Late 1950s Napier Art Deco Bakelite Beaded Pendant Necklace
Late 1950s Napier Art Deco Bakelite Beaded Pendant Necklace

Late 1950s Napier Art Deco Bakelite Beaded Pendant Necklace

By Napier

Located in Maywood, NJ

Lustrous Lucite beads meet a striking Bakelite pendant in this signed, Art-Deco Napier Co necklace

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Double Strands Marbleized Bakelite Beads
Double Strands Marbleized Bakelite Beads

Double Strands Marbleized Bakelite Beads

Located in New York, NY

Double strands of marbleized (brown to caramel), graduated Bakelite Beads from the 1960's. Hand

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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

Art Deco Bakelite Bead and Bracelet Set
Art Deco Bakelite Bead and Bracelet Set

Art Deco Bakelite Bead and Bracelet Set

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Bakelite Bead and Bracelet Set from the 1930's. The necklace has graduated beads with a

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

1930s Multicoloured Novelty Bakelite Necklace
1930s Multicoloured Novelty 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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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a handmade, one of a kind, necklace of Bakelite beads.
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a handmade, one of a kind, necklace of Bakelite beads.

Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a handmade, one of a kind, necklace of Bakelite beads.

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This statement necklace consists of all vintage Bakelite components. Many shades of green and gold

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pearl necklace with black bakelite
Pearl necklace with black bakelite

Pearl necklace with black bakelite

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - Necklace composed of three black bakelite pearl rows and rhinestones. Not signed jewelry

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Vintage 1920s French Beaded Necklaces

Bakelite and Lucite Extra Long Multicolor Necklace
Bakelite and Lucite Extra Long Multicolor Necklace

Bakelite and Lucite Extra Long Multicolor Necklace

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a beautiful extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace. The piece boasts assorted beads

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Vintage 1950s French Modern Beaded Necklaces

LB offers Bakelite Faceted Quartz Tibetan Amber Carnelian Sterling Necklace
LB offers Bakelite Faceted Quartz Tibetan Amber Carnelian Sterling Necklace

LB offers Bakelite Faceted Quartz Tibetan Amber Carnelian Sterling Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux had on offer a one of a kind, Handmade Beaded Necklace. A centerpiece of vintage

Category

Late 20th Century French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Steel

Green Marbled Bakelite Catalin Necklace 1930s
Green Marbled Bakelite Catalin Necklace 1930s

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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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Baltic Amber, Chinese soapstone, Bakelite, baroque pearls necklace from Lorraine
Baltic Amber, Chinese soapstone, Bakelite, baroque pearls necklace from Lorraine

Baltic Amber, Chinese soapstone, Bakelite, baroque pearls necklace from Lorraine

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Large chunks of polished Baltic Amber,vintage carved Chinese soapstone bead,vintage Bakelite beads

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20th Century Baltic Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Necklace Baroque Black Pearls Iolites Bakelite Clasp
Necklace Baroque Black Pearls Iolites Bakelite Clasp

Necklace Baroque Black Pearls Iolites Bakelite Clasp

Located in Vannes, FR

Collier Perles d'iolite fermoir en bakélite Ce collier comporte 25 perles de perles baroques

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Iolite

Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace White, Pink, and Green Colors
Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace White, Pink, and Green Colors

Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace White, Pink, and Green Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

This playful extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace features assorted beads in various

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace Gray, White, and Red Colors
Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace Gray, White, and Red Colors

Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace Gray, White, and Red Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace features assorted beads in various

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace Sunny Yellow and Orange Colors
Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace Sunny Yellow and Orange Colors

Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace Sunny Yellow and Orange Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

This colorful extra-long Bakelite and Lucite necklace features assorted beads in various carved

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Bakelite Sculptural Necklace
1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Bakelite Sculptural Necklace

1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Bakelite Sculptural Necklace

By Guillemette L’Hoir

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

the back of the necklace. From the 70′s, would you believe! Galalith (known as French Bakelite), was

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Vintage 1970s French Artist Beaded Necklaces

Jakob Bengel 1930s Chrome, Bakelite and Galalith Vintage Necklace
Jakob Bengel 1930s Chrome, Bakelite and Galalith Vintage Necklace

Jakob Bengel 1930s Chrome, Bakelite and Galalith Vintage Necklace

By Jakob Bengel

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

Galalith beads and butterscotch Bakelite beads. The necklace fastens with a large bolt ring and measures

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Necklace green Bakelite and white plastic balls from the 1980s USA
Vintage Necklace green Bakelite and white plastic balls from the 1980s USA

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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Vintage 1970s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz

Neckles Red Agathe Hessonite And Bakelite
Neckles Red Agathe Hessonite And Bakelite

Neckles Red Agathe Hessonite And Bakelite

Located in Vannes, FR

Neckles red agathe hessonite and bakelite. This refined, modern necklace features 11 beads in red

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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Hessonite

Vintage carved wooden Chinese beads, Bakelite, soapstone barrels, OOAK necklace.
Vintage carved wooden Chinese beads, Bakelite, soapstone barrels, OOAK necklace.

Vintage carved wooden Chinese beads, Bakelite, soapstone barrels, OOAK necklace.

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

hand carved wooden,animal,Chinese beads,vintage Bakelite ,hand carved soapstone barrel beads,Tibetan

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Bakelite SS Cocha Venetian glass Carnelian SS beads Necklace
LB offers Vintage Bakelite SS Cocha Venetian glass Carnelian SS beads Necklace

LB offers Vintage Bakelite SS Cocha Venetian glass Carnelian SS beads Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux had on offer Large Vintage carved Bakelite buckles with a vintage Sterling Silver

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Bakelite Sterling Brooches Venetian Wedding Beads Necklace
LB offers Vintage Bakelite Sterling Brooches Venetian Wedding Beads Necklace

LB offers Vintage Bakelite Sterling Brooches Venetian Wedding Beads Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Bakelite Buckle with two Vintage Sterling Silver

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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Bakelite 1940s CoroCraft GoldGilt & Black Beads "Hugs&Kisses" TwoStrand Necklace
Bakelite 1940s CoroCraft GoldGilt & Black Beads "Hugs&Kisses" TwoStrand Necklace

Bakelite 1940s CoroCraft GoldGilt & Black Beads "Hugs&Kisses" TwoStrand Necklace

By Corocraft

Located in Chicago, IL

This mid-century like-new Bakelite and yellow-gold-gilt beaded double-strand necklace still sports

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold

Unusual Bakelite and Resin Bead Collar
Unusual Bakelite and Resin Bead Collar

Unusual Bakelite and Resin Bead Collar

Located in New York, NY

Unusual and striking collar of marbleized resin/plastic beads with carved black bakelite stations

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Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

LB offers Wedgewood Jasperware brooch Bakelite buckles Chinese Crystal Necklace
LB offers Wedgewood Jasperware brooch Bakelite buckles Chinese Crystal Necklace

LB offers Wedgewood Jasperware brooch Bakelite buckles Chinese Crystal Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Bakelite Buckles. Large Blue and White vase shaped Chinese beads, Mottled blue vintage oval beads, blue

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Multi-Strand Garnet Necklace with Bakelite Pendant
Sterling Silver Multi-Strand Garnet Necklace with Bakelite Pendant

Sterling Silver Multi-Strand Garnet Necklace with Bakelite Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a sterling silver and garnet multi-strand necklace with bakelite pendant. We created it

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2010s American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle MOP Brooch Quartz Crystal Venetian Necklace
LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle MOP Brooch Quartz Crystal Venetian Necklace

LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle MOP Brooch Quartz Crystal Venetian Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a one of a kind Handmade Necklace with a large Vintage Apple Juice

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle Floral SS Brooch Cinnabar Coral Necklace
LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle Floral SS Brooch Cinnabar Coral Necklace

LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle Floral SS Brooch Cinnabar Coral Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Dramatic Vintage Red Bakelite Buckle with a vintage Sterling

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Bakelite buckle Vintage brooch Crystals French glass Necklace
LB offers Vintage Bakelite buckle Vintage brooch Crystals French glass Necklace

LB offers Vintage Bakelite buckle Vintage brooch Crystals French glass Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage 40’s Green marbelized Square Bakelite belt Buckle pendant

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

LB Vintage Afghani Enamel tribal Pendant Necklace Bakelite Lapis Turquoise Bone
LB Vintage Afghani Enamel tribal Pendant Necklace Bakelite Lapis Turquoise Bone

LB Vintage Afghani Enamel tribal Pendant Necklace Bakelite Lapis Turquoise Bone

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

) silver triangular beads from India, vintage Bakelite, Kingman Turquoise, and carved bone add additional

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Early 2000s Afghan Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Base Metal, Enamel

LBbb be offers Handmade Zebra Bakelite African Glass Jet SS Coral Necklace
LBbb be offers Handmade Zebra Bakelite African Glass Jet SS Coral Necklace

LBbb be offers Handmade Zebra Bakelite African Glass Jet SS Coral Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

vintage Bakelite Buckles. The red one is carved. Multiple and multicolored beads of Bakelite, Coral , Jet

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Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Coral, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Cherry Bakelite and Gold-Filled Multi-Strand Necklace with Garnet
Cherry Bakelite and Gold-Filled Multi-Strand Necklace with Garnet

Cherry Bakelite and Gold-Filled Multi-Strand Necklace with Garnet

Located in Atlanta, GA

We created this double strand necklace with nine 19mm large cherry bakelite charms wired on to the

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2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold-filled, 14k Gold

Lanvin Deco Style Pendant Necklace
Lanvin Deco Style Pendant Necklace

Lanvin Deco Style Pendant Necklace

By Lanvin Paris

Located in New York, NY

Lanvin Deco Style Pendant Necklace of bakelite beads, lucite and gilt metal. 1970's France. 30

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Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces

Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Amber Necklace
Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Amber Necklace

Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Amber Necklace

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

Large faux amber bead necklace in bakelite by Kenneth Jay Lane in the ethnic taste. Oversized beads

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Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Faceted Black Bakelite Bead Necklace
Faceted Black Bakelite Bead Necklace

Faceted Black Bakelite Bead Necklace

Located in New York, NY

19th-century faceted black Bakelite bead necklace. Endless; no clasp. No maker's mark.

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Bakelite necklace with earrings
Bakelite necklace with earrings

Bakelite necklace with earrings

Located in Berlin, DE

Bakelite necklace with earrings Art Deco necklace with barrel shaped bakelite elements with

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Bakelite Necklace Art Deco
Bakelite Necklace Art Deco

Bakelite Necklace Art Deco

Located in Berlin, DE

Bakelite Necklace Art Deco with black and transparent, faceted polished elements France around

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Bakelite necklace with faccette cut
Bakelite necklace with faccette cut

Bakelite necklace with faccette cut

Located in Berlin, DE

Bakelite necklace with faccette cut necklace made of blue bakelite olives, facet cut, running with

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Bakelite necklace with earrings, Art Deco
Bakelite necklace with earrings, Art Deco

Bakelite necklace with earrings, Art Deco

Located in Berlin, DE

Bakelite necklace with earrings, Art Deco The red elements represent Gordian knots, the brisur at

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

1940s Bakelite, Wood and Gilt Metal Vintage Necklace
1940s Bakelite, Wood and Gilt Metal Vintage Necklace

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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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

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Bakelite Bead Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact bakelite bead necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 100 vintage editions and 14 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a bakelite bead necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic bakelite bead necklace over the years, but those made by Hattie Carnegie, Lanvin Paris and Alexis Kirk are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any bakelite bead necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Coral version from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for an antique cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and briolette cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a bakelite bead necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Bakelite Bead Necklace?

On average, a bakelite bead necklace at 1stDibs sells for $475, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $3,750 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Bakelite Bead Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Amber bead necklaces are believed to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief. Amber is a fossilized tree resin that contains succinic acid. Many believe that when amber is heated against the body, it releases the acid onto the skin where it is absorbed, providing a boost to the body’s immune system. Find an assortment of amber bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    A Samoan bead necklace is a type of jewelry produced by the Indigenous people of Samoa, an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean. Also called ula, the necklace features natural materials like leaves, flowers, seeds, fruits, shells and whale's teeth. Visitors arriving in Samoa are often presented with ula necklaces as a sign of welcome. Explore a variety of bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Why guys wear bead necklaces varies. Bead necklaces may represent a person's cultural heritage, as many artisans from Africa and North American Indigenous tribes produce intricate handmade bead necklaces. In addition, bead necklaces have become associated with certain fashion styles, including surfer and boho. Men may also wear bead necklaces because they like their appearance. Find a large selection of bead necklaces on 1stDibs.

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