Bakelite Jewelry

Bakelite Jewelry, Good - Better - Best, English book by Donna Wassertrom and Leslie Pina, 1997.

Charming cartoon cat brooch from the the 1930s of stained and painted cream bakelite. Bakelite jewelry from the era is hand carved and unique.

This is a work of art in bakelite jewelry form. These are very collectable.

This stylish example of Bakelite jewellery dates from the 1940s. Condition Report: Very Good - A little tarnishing to the surface of the brass in a couple of small areas.

Each oversized bead showcases subtle white and cream swirls trapped within the translucent plastic, mimicking the rich depth and organic appearance of authentic antique amber or bake...

Elegant wood casket, covered with mirrors, black bakelite cover : for Your jewels or cards or photos... France - Art Deco O/1607.

Classic vintage art deco cigarette box called the “Rollette” designed by Park Sherman. The tambour door rolls back to show a two tone striped chrome finish inside. Highly collectable...

Later each of those elements were incorporated in iconic Schepps jewelry.

Pin and clips selection of Bakelite and lucite from the 1930's-60s.
All excellent condition.

Carved Bakelite Sunflower clips in yellow and red,1930s, 1.75"each:...

Bakelite Bambi brooch from the 1930's with cold painted enamel accents. Cartoony and Disney-esque...Classic American Folk Art. 1930's USA. Excellent condition.

Large Bakelite carved black bird brooch from the 1930's. Glass painted eyes. Handcarved in the Deco period. 3" x 2". Excellent condition.

Charming selection of bakelite figural brooches with different treatments and techniques. All hand carved and hail from the Art Deco Period, American.
All Excellent condition....

Charming carved red bakelite terrier on a carved wood chair. Expectantly perched waiting for her biscuit, and bowed to boot. Anonymous bakelite jewelers created purely whimisical Ame...

Striking Art Deco black bakelite clock brooch with moveable hands. Chrome back. Excellent condition.
2.5" x 2".

Charming Acorn and leaf charm necklace. Root beer colored carved bakelite acorns with celluloid leaves. Original brass chain.
Acorns: 1.25" x .75".
Necklace Length:16"

Bakelite bangle from the 1980's with painted and stained Pierrot motif and diamond patterns. Excellent condition. France 1980's. 7/8" Wide. Interior diameter 2.5".

Unusual chinoiserie inspired gilded pendant with spinach green bakelite disc. Heavy and large quality piece.USA 1970s. Excellent condition.

Bakelite Art Deco Coconut Brooch from the 1930's of hand carved and patinaed green and brown bakelite. 3.5" long x 2.5" wide. 1930's USA.

Attractive strands of graduated mottled bakelite in tones of caramel to a deep brown. Beads are marbleized and not uniform in color.
Handknotted with no closure. American 1960...

Rare Countess Cis Bakelite Cherry Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with a bakelite cherries with hand enamel leaves set into gilt bronze filigree settings. Unsigned but recognized as...

Rare Countess Cis Bakelite Plum Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with a large bakelite "plum" set into gilt bronze filigree band with hand enamel leaves. Unsigned but recognized as a...

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Sailfish Brooch of gilt metal with pave accents. Body of fish is reverse carved applejuice bakelite in an amber tone. 1930's USA. 2.75" x 1.5".

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Figural Papal Brooch from the 1930's. Hand carved of butterscotch and black bakelite with faux pearls and chain detailing. Clip back fittings. 2.75" x 1.5"....

CHANEL - (Made in France) Turtoiseshell bakelite bracelet topped with tiny red and green glass paste cabochons. Work fom the Woloch Atelier for Chanel. A 1985 Collection under the ar...

CHANEL - (Made in France) Tortoiseshell bakelite bracelet topped with tiny glass paste cabochons in red and green tones. Work from the Woloch Atelier for Chanel. A 1985 Collection un...

CHANEL - (Made in France) Cream-color bakelite bracelet topped with tiny glass paste cabochons in red, pearly, and green tones. Work from the Woloch Atelier for Chanel. A 1985 Collec...

Charming Art Deco Bakelite Brooch of brightly colored carved and painted sombreros dangling from a central red bakelite bar pin. Hat is mango, black and marbled green bakelite. 1930'...

Wonderful Art Deco Bakelite Sombrero Brooch hand carved in mango toned bakelite with hand cold painted accents. Folk art novelty figural from the Art Deco period USA, 1930's. 3" w x...

Large Art Deco Bakelite Sword Brooch from the 1930's. Hand carved with gilt filigree decoration and nail heads. Incised areas have gilt enamel decoration. 4" x 1". 1930's USA.

Unusual Art Deco Gazelle brooch of tortoise bakelite clad with silver metal. Artisans in the period found novel ways to treat hand carved bakelite whimsies like this. Covering (clad...

Art Deco Bakelite Dress Clips in the form of a pair of hand carved faces. Gilded carved bakelite with dress clip fittings. 1930's USA. Excellent Condition Length 1.50" Width 1"

Rare Art Deco Bakelite Pelican Brooch from the 1930's. Designed as a hand carved bakelite cartoon pelican with glass eyes and large beak which is hinged to a secret compartment which...

Pellini Bijoux Bakelite Dot Set of tortoise bakeite with injected black dots. Brooch has 4 dots and clip earrings have 2 each. Italy 1990's. Excellent condition. Brooch 2.25", 1" e...

Charming figural brooches from the late 1930's of football cleats in navy blue bakelite with cold painted details. Lovely examples of American folk art. 2" X 1.75" each.

This eye-catching 1940's yellow curved and ridged bakelite bracelet, in a wonderful geometric design, is the perfect finishing touch to your outfit. Width: 1.3 inches Length: 7.5 ...

Incredibly Rare Bakelite Philadelphia Bracelet from the 1930's. A black Bakelite cuff with laminated colored "teeth" which subsequently became one of the most desirable designs of th...

Celebrate the charm of vintage whimsy with this beautifully crafted Vintage Bakelite Butterscotch Hand Brooch, a striking collectible piece from the mid-20th century.

Charming Art Deco Studded Bakelite Sword Brooch from the 1930's. Root beer bakelite set with brass studs and gilt enamel. 4.5" x 1.5". 1930's USA.

Oversized "apple juice" colored bakelite "Pear" drops are used on the this 3 pc suite.

Charming suite from the 1930s of carved 3 dimensional tortoise colored bakelite "acorns" with both celluloid and carved bakelite leaves. The necklace has celluloid leaf spacers and t...

Charming Art Deco Bakelite Owl on Branch from the 1930's. Hand carved maroon bakelite owl with glass eyes is perched on a carved wood tree.

Marbleized green bakelite cushion shaped pendant with gilt fox tube chain, 1970s USA by Trifari. Excellent condition.

Large mod pendant of caramel bakelite set into gilt metal with thich snake chain. USA 1970s. 20" pendant 2.5". Excellent condition.

Mango Bakelite hand carved bangle form the Art Deco period with concentric circle patterns throughout. 7/8" x 2.5" interior. 1930's USA. Excellent condition.

Sleek pendant from Lanvin, Paris. Buttercream bakelite mixed with a gilt snake chain. Very Collectible and striking.
Excellent Condition,
Signed Lanvin, Paris.
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Vintage bakelite necklance realized in 1940s. Good condition.

Large necklace of variform beads in end of day caramel bakelite with gold bead spacers. 1970's Italy. Excellent condition. Length 26" x 1" , 15 mm beads round beads, large oval me...

Unusual triple stacked square bakelite bracelet with gilt mounts which hold them together from the 1980s, USA. 3.25" outside x .5" deep, Interior diameter 2.5"

Originally used for industrial purposes thanks to its ability to withstand heat, moulded Bakelite and its cast cousin, Catalin, made the jump to costume jewellery in the 1920s and ha...

UNKNOWN - Necklace composed of three black bakelite pearl rows and rhinestones. Not signed jewelry from the 1920s.

Very decorative black bakelite bangle, side opening. The front is fully occupied with small and 6 large cut rhinestones. Front and back connected by a hinge and opening, so it fits a...

Rare Art Deco Carved Bakelite Saxophone Brooch. Hand carved in green end of day marbleized bakelite with an unusual musical motif. From the 1930's Jazz Age, USA. 3.25" x 1".

Charming Art Deco Bakelite Terrier Fob Brooch from the 1930's. Apple juice bakelite is set with a reverse painted crystal of a terrier (the most Deco of dogs). Excellent condition. ...

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip from the 1930's. Hand carved and decorated with gilt wires and gilded discs. Strangely cool subject matter. Brooch can clip onto edge of a lapel...

Super unusual and rare, collectible black Americana themed brooch of a young boys face in hand carved bakelite. Very unusual subject matter, and very cartoon like in depiction. A rea...

French Art Deco Bakelite Bangle of end of day tangerine toned tubular links strung on elastic. Strong Art Moderne design, 1.2" wide. 1930's France.

Early Yves Saint Laurent Bakelite Fish Bangle from the 1970's. Carved with 2 fish meeting at the center of a clam shell motif with red stain. Unsigned Rive Gauche. 1970's France.