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Retro Bakelite Cream Corn and Black Bangle
Retro Bakelite Cream Corn and Black Bangle

Retro Bakelite Cream Corn and Black Bangle

Located in Narberth, PA

Bakelite is a resin material that was produced in the early 1900's and was the first plastic

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Vintage 1950s Retro Bangles

Retro Bakelite Red and Black Bowtie Bangle
Retro Bakelite Red and Black Bowtie Bangle

Retro Bakelite Red and Black Bowtie Bangle

Located in Narberth, PA

Bakelite is a resin material that was produced in the early 1900's and was the first plastic

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Vintage 1940s Retro Bangles

1940s Bakelite, Resin and Brass Vintage Bangle
1940s Bakelite, Resin and Brass Vintage Bangle

1940s Bakelite, Resin and Brass Vintage Bangle

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

This stylish example of Bakelite jewellery dates from the 1940s. Condition Report: Very Good - A

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Vintage 1940s Retro Bangles

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Bakelite Bangle- Set of 2
Vintage Boho Bakelite Bangle- Set of 2

Vintage Boho Bakelite Bangle- Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Boho Bakelite Bangle Set of 2 typically features two matching or complementary bangles

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Antique Late 19th Century Bangles

Bakelite Carved Bracelet Bangle Magenta Red Marble
Bakelite Carved Bracelet Bangle Magenta Red Marble

Bakelite Carved Bracelet Bangle Magenta Red Marble

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a gorgeous magenta-red marble Bakelite carved bracelet bangle. It features a spacer domed

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles

Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Vanilla and Chocolate Marble
Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Vanilla and Chocolate Marble

Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Vanilla and Chocolate Marble

Located in Atlanta, GA

This lovely vanilla and chocolate marble Bakelite bracelet bangle features a chunky tube shape, an

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bangles

Bakelite Carved Bracelet Bangle Army Green Color
Bakelite Carved Bracelet Bangle Army Green Color

Bakelite Carved Bracelet Bangle Army Green Color

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is an elegant army green Bakelite carved bracelet bangle. It features a spacer domed shape

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles

Vintage 1930s–1950s Carved Mint Green Bakelite Bangle
Vintage 1930s–1950s Carved Mint Green Bakelite Bangle

Vintage 1930s–1950s Carved Mint Green Bakelite Bangle

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Wide carved Bakelite bangle in celadon/mint green with repeating botanical motif carved in relief

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Vintage 1940s Bangles

Bakelite Carved Butterscotch Bracelet Bangle with Rhinestones
Bakelite Carved Butterscotch Bracelet Bangle with Rhinestones

Bakelite Carved Butterscotch Bracelet Bangle with Rhinestones

Located in Atlanta, GA

This rare, stunning Art Deco Bakelite bracelet bangle features a chunky, domed shape with wave

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bangles

Bakelite Stretch Bracelet Bangle Emerald and Gray
Bakelite Stretch Bracelet Bangle Emerald and Gray

Bakelite Stretch Bracelet Bangle Emerald and Gray

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a remarkable Bakelite bracelet bangle that I think you'll love. The stretch design and

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Milky Amber Bakelite Bracelet Bangle with Carving
Milky Amber Bakelite Bracelet Bangle with Carving

Milky Amber Bakelite Bracelet Bangle with Carving

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exceptional Milky Amber Bakelite Carved Bangle Bracelet This rare and visually striking Bakelite

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Pink Bakelite Bracelet Bangle with Geometric Carving
Pink Bakelite Bracelet Bangle with Geometric Carving

Pink Bakelite Bracelet Bangle with Geometric Carving

Located in Atlanta, GA

This spectacular hot pink bubblegum Bakelite bracelet bangle features a chunky domed shape with

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Black Bakelite Cuff Bracelet with Rhinestones, 1995
Black Bakelite Cuff Bracelet with Rhinestones, 1995

Black Bakelite Cuff Bracelet with Rhinestones, 1995

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Black bakelite cuff bracelet with rhinestones. 1995 Fall-Winter

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1990s French Cuff Bracelets

Art Deco Bakelite Carved Rose Clamper Bracelet
Art Deco Bakelite Carved Rose Clamper Bracelet

Art Deco Bakelite Carved Rose Clamper Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Bakelite Carved Rose Clamper Bracelet from the 1920's. Hand carved Black bakelite with 2

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Clamper Bracelets

Chanel Rare Purple Bakelite Cuff Bracelet, 1990s
Chanel Rare Purple Bakelite Cuff Bracelet, 1990s

Chanel Rare Purple Bakelite Cuff Bracelet, 1990s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Rare purple bakelite cuff bracelet topped with resin cabochons

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20th Century French Cuff Bracelets

Bakelite Blue-Moon Extra-Wide Bangle Bracelet
Bakelite Blue-Moon Extra-Wide Bangle Bracelet

Bakelite Blue-Moon Extra-Wide Bangle Bracelet

Located in Atlanta, GA

This gorgeous massive blue-moon marble Bakelite bracelet bangle features a chunky wide domed shape

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bangles

Karl Lagerfeld Cuff Bracelet in Beige Bakelite
Karl Lagerfeld Cuff Bracelet in Beige Bakelite

Karl Lagerfeld Cuff Bracelet in Beige Bakelite

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Lagerfeld - Cuff bracelet in beige bakelite ornamented with pieces and fans in engraved golden

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1990s French Cuff Bracelets

Karl Lagerfeld Cuff Bracelet in Beige Bakelite
Karl Lagerfeld Cuff Bracelet in Beige Bakelite

Karl Lagerfeld Cuff Bracelet in Beige Bakelite

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Lagerfeld - Cuff bracelet in beige bakelite ornamented with engraved pieces in gold-plated metal

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1990s Cuff Bracelets

Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Banana Brown with Carving
Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Banana Brown with Carving

Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Banana Brown with Carving

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Bakelite bracelet bangle features a chunky domed shape with stylized floral and

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Bakelite Carved Bracelet Bangle Milky Orange Papaya
Bakelite Carved Bracelet Bangle Milky Orange Papaya

Bakelite Carved Bracelet Bangle Milky Orange Papaya

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a stunning milky orange papaya Bakelite carved bracelet bangle. It features a spacer domed

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles

Bakelite Carved Bracelet Bangle Caramel Amber Marble
Bakelite Carved Bracelet Bangle Caramel Amber Marble

Bakelite Carved Bracelet Bangle Caramel Amber Marble

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a stunning caramel-amber marble Bakelite-carved bracelet bangle. It features a chunky domed

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles

Bakelite Extra-Wide Bracelet Bangle Stormy Blue
Bakelite Extra-Wide Bracelet Bangle Stormy Blue

Bakelite Extra-Wide Bracelet Bangle Stormy Blue

Located in Atlanta, GA

This superb stormy blue marble Bakelite bracelet bangle features an XL wide sliced shape with an

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bangles

Art Deco Reverse Carved Bakelite Stretch Bracelet
Art Deco Reverse Carved Bakelite Stretch Bracelet

Art Deco Reverse Carved Bakelite Stretch Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Reverse Carved Bakelite Stretch Bracelet from the Art Deco Period. Central reverse carved motif

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

White Bakelite, Diamond and Emerald Cuff Bracelet
White Bakelite, Diamond and Emerald Cuff Bracelet

White Bakelite, Diamond and Emerald Cuff Bracelet

Located in Nantucket, MA

A stunning cuff bracelet in white Bakelite bordered on both sides with pave` set diamonds. The top

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21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver

Amber Bakelite Bangle Bracelet with Floral carving
Amber Bakelite Bangle Bracelet with Floral carving

Amber Bakelite Bangle Bracelet with Floral carving

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning red tea marble Bakelite carved bracelet bangle features a chunky domed shape with

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Cinnamon Brown with Geometric Carving
Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Cinnamon Brown with Geometric Carving

Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Cinnamon Brown with Geometric Carving

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning cinnamon-brown marble Bakelite bracelet bangle features a chunky domed shape with

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Rare and Unusual Reverse Carved Bakelite Bangle
Rare and Unusual Reverse Carved Bakelite Bangle

Rare and Unusual Reverse Carved Bakelite Bangle

Located in New York, NY

Rare and Unusual Reverse Carved Bakelite Bangle from the 1930's. High quality Art Deco bracelet

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bangles

Chanel Massive Bakelite Jeweled Bangles, Maison Gripoix
Chanel Massive Bakelite Jeweled Bangles, Maison Gripoix

Chanel Massive Bakelite Jeweled Bangles, Maison Gripoix

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Rare and wonderful pair of Chanel Bakelite Jeweled Cuffs with emerald and garnet poured glass

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Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Bangles

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Vintage Bakelite Camel Marbelized Cuff Circa 1940s
Vintage Bakelite Camel Marbelized Cuff Circa 1940s

Vintage Bakelite Camel Marbelized Cuff Circa 1940s

$675

H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 3 in L 6 in

Vintage Bakelite Camel Marbelized Cuff Circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Bakelite Camel Marbleized Cuff Circa 1940s. This is so stunning. Fits sizes small to

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Carved orange bakelite 'clamper' bangle, USA, 1930s.
Carved orange bakelite 'clamper' bangle, USA, 1930s.

Carved orange bakelite 'clamper' bangle, USA, 1930s.

$545

H 2.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.6 in Dm 3 in L 7 in

Carved orange bakelite 'clamper' bangle, USA, 1930s.

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A beautiful hand carved bakelite bracelet, in a vivid,strong and unusual orange colourway, from the

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Vintage 1930s American Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Brass

Original 1930s Ivory colored Bakelite Clamper Bracelet
Original 1930s Ivory colored Bakelite Clamper Bracelet

Original 1930s Ivory colored Bakelite Clamper Bracelet

Located in Wallkill, NY

Nice wide Vintage Bakelite Clamper Bracelet. This is vintage 1930s Bakelite, not reproductions

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Vintage 1930s American Clamper Bracelets

Milky Pink Bakelite Bangle Bracelet with Geometric Carving
Milky Pink Bakelite Bangle Bracelet with Geometric Carving

Milky Pink Bakelite Bangle Bracelet with Geometric Carving

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a stunning pink salmon blush marble Bakelite carved bracelet bangle. The bracelet features

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Bakelite Bracelet Carved Bangle Toffee and Custard Marble
Bakelite Bracelet Carved Bangle Toffee and Custard Marble

Bakelite Bracelet Carved Bangle Toffee and Custard Marble

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a stunning yellow and brown marble Bakelite carved bracelet bangle. It features a chunky

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Cocoa Brown Bakelite Bracelet Bangle with Pineapple Carving
Cocoa Brown Bakelite Bracelet Bangle with Pineapple Carving

Cocoa Brown Bakelite Bracelet Bangle with Pineapple Carving

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning cocoa brown Bakelite carved bracelet bangle features a chunky domed shape with deep

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Rare Injection Dot Bakelite Bangle, Belle Kogan
Rare Injection Dot Bakelite Bangle, Belle Kogan

Rare Injection Dot Bakelite Bangle, Belle Kogan

By Belle Kogan

Located in New York, NY

on black bakelite base. Interior measurement 8". Excellent condition, 2.5 interior diameter. 7

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bangles

Banana Brown Marble Bakelite Floral Carved Bracelet Bangle
Banana Brown Marble Bakelite Floral Carved Bracelet Bangle

Banana Brown Marble Bakelite Floral Carved Bracelet Bangle

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning banana brown marble Bakelite carved bracelet bangle features a domed shape with deep

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Art Deco Carved Bakelite and Pave Link Bracelet
Art Deco Carved Bakelite and Pave Link Bracelet

Art Deco Carved Bakelite and Pave Link Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Striking Art Deco Carved Bakelite and Pave Link Bracelet from the 1930's. Hand carved black

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Rhodium

Banana and Chocolate Bakelite Bracelet Bangle with Carving
Banana and Chocolate Bakelite Bracelet Bangle with Carving

Banana and Chocolate Bakelite Bracelet Bangle with Carving

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a stunning banana and chocolate marble Bakelite carved bracelet bangle. It features a

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles

Vintage Cinnamon Bakelite Bangle with Mustard Yellow Rabbit
Vintage Cinnamon Bakelite Bangle with Mustard Yellow Rabbit

Vintage Cinnamon Bakelite Bangle with Mustard Yellow Rabbit

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage Cinnamon Bakelite Bangle with Mustard Yellow Rabbit This rare Bakelite bangle sports an

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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Bangles

Bakelite Bracelet Bangle in Purple Stardust with Carving
Bakelite Bracelet Bangle in Purple Stardust with Carving

Bakelite Bracelet Bangle in Purple Stardust with Carving

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exquisite Rare Purple Stardust Bakelite Carved Bangle Bracelet This extraordinary Bakelite bangle

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Art Deco Bakelite Bow Tie Bangle, Belle Kogan
Art Deco Bakelite Bow Tie Bangle, Belle Kogan

Art Deco Bakelite Bow Tie Bangle, Belle Kogan

By Belle Kogan

Located in New York, NY

Rare Art Deco Bakelite Bow Tie Bangle from the 1930's. Collectible injection molded multicolored

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bangles

Bakelite Bracelet Laminated Bangle Yellow and Orange Marble
Bakelite Bracelet Laminated Bangle Yellow and Orange Marble

Bakelite Bracelet Laminated Bangle Yellow and Orange Marble

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning bi-color marble Bakelite laminated bracelet bangle features a chunky domed shape with

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles

Art Deco Style Bakelite and Eggshell Lacquer Bracelet
Art Deco Style Bakelite and Eggshell Lacquer Bracelet

Art Deco Style Bakelite and Eggshell Lacquer Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Attractive Art Deco Style Bakelite and Eggshell Lacquer Bracelet from the 1980's. Made in the Art

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Rhodium, Silver Plate

Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Tangerine Orange Marble, with Tube Shape
Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Tangerine Orange Marble, with Tube Shape

Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Tangerine Orange Marble, with Tube Shape

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Bakelite bangle features a chunky tube shape, intense tangerine orange color, and

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles

Carved Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Asparagus Green and Black Marble
Carved Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Asparagus Green and Black Marble

Carved Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Asparagus Green and Black Marble

Located in Atlanta, GA

This fabulous asparagus-green and black Bakelite bracelet bangle has a chunky, rounded, domed shape

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles

Chanel Bakelite Cuff with Rhinestones and Cabochons, 1985
Chanel Bakelite Cuff with Rhinestones and Cabochons, 1985

Chanel Bakelite Cuff with Rhinestones and Cabochons, 1985

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - Manchette in bakelite paved with rhinestones and cabochons in red glass paste. Collection

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20th Century French Cuff Bracelets

Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Purple-Blue Ink and Custard
Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Purple-Blue Ink and Custard

Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Purple-Blue Ink and Custard

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning purple-blue ink and custard marble Bakelite bracelet bangle has an XL wide domed

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bangles

Art Deco Caramel Yellow Carved Leaves Bakelite Bangle
Art Deco Caramel Yellow Carved Leaves Bakelite Bangle

Art Deco Caramel Yellow Carved Leaves Bakelite Bangle

Located in London, GB

Wonderful Art Deco caramel yellow Bakelite bangle with lovely leaves carving. Inside diameter

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Mid-20th Century Bangles

Christian Lacroix Black and Pink Bakelite Cuff Bracelet
Christian Lacroix Black and Pink Bakelite Cuff Bracelet

Christian Lacroix Black and Pink Bakelite Cuff Bracelet

By Christian Lacroix

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Black and pink bakelite cuff. Additional information

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1990s French Cuff Bracelets

Bakelite Clamper Set with Enamel and Aurora Crystals
Bakelite Clamper Set with Enamel and Aurora Crystals

Bakelite Clamper Set with Enamel and Aurora Crystals

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Bakelite Clamper Set with Enamel and Aurora Crystals from the 1950's. Black bakelite

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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Enamel

Carved Red Rust Bakelite Bracelet Bangle with Rhinestones
Carved Red Rust Bakelite Bracelet Bangle with Rhinestones

Carved Red Rust Bakelite Bracelet Bangle with Rhinestones

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a stunning Art Deco Bakelite carved bracelet bangle. The chunky domed shape has deep floral

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles

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

Beaded Bracelet with Peach Moonstone, Gold and Bakelite

$857Sale Price|20% Off

W 0.91 in L 9.57 in

Beaded Bracelet with Peach Moonstone, Gold and Bakelite

Located in Vannes, FR

Beaded Bracelet with Peach Moonstone, Gold and Bakelite. French Collection by Mesure et Art du

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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Art Deco Bakelite Carved Rose Bangle Bracelet
French Art Deco Bakelite Carved Rose Bangle Bracelet

French Art Deco Bakelite Carved Rose Bangle Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

French Art deco carved bakelite rose bangle bracelet. The tubular cream color bracelet is hand

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles

Green Bakelite Carved Accent Bangle Bracelet, Mid 1900s
Green Bakelite Carved Accent Bangle Bracelet, Mid 1900s

Green Bakelite Carved Accent Bangle Bracelet, Mid 1900s

Located in Milford, DE

A vintage mid 1900s carved bakelite green bangle bracelet. Wonderful condition. Inner diameter

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Vintage 1950s Bangles

Fresh Green Grass Marble Extra-Wide Bakelite Bangle Bracelet
Fresh Green Grass Marble Extra-Wide Bakelite Bangle Bracelet

Fresh Green Grass Marble Extra-Wide Bakelite Bangle Bracelet

Located in Atlanta, GA

This gorgeous oversized green grass marble Bakelite bracelet bangle features a chunky, wide, domed

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bangles

Bakelite Cherry Amber Red Vintage Carved Bangle Bracelet
Bakelite Cherry Amber Red Vintage Carved Bangle Bracelet

Bakelite Cherry Amber Red Vintage Carved Bangle Bracelet

Located in Milford, DE

A vintage carved bakelite bangle bracelet in cherry amber red. Wonderful condition. Inner

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Vintage 1950s Bangles

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Bakelite Bracelets For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of bakelite bracelets. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 29 vintage versions or 51 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of bakelite bracelets made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Michael Kneebone, Mark Davis and Susan Sadler produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 53 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for cabochon bakelite bracelets and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of bakelite bracelets, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Bakelite Bracelets?

On average, bakelite bracelets at 1stDibs sell for $1,625, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $25,817 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Bracelets for You

Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.

Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.

In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.

Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)

While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.

One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.

Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.