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Bakelite Necklace 1940

Mid-Century Bakelite Cherry Necklace, Circa 1940
Mid-Century Bakelite Cherry Necklace, Circa 1940

Mid-Century Bakelite Cherry Necklace, Circa 1940

Located in Altrincham, GB

A fantastic (and juicy) necklace dating from the 1940's and featuring gorgeous cherry drops!

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Vintage 1940's Art Deco Bakelite Beaded Necklace, Burgundy Reds
Vintage 1940's Art Deco Bakelite Beaded Necklace, Burgundy Reds

Vintage 1940's Art Deco Bakelite Beaded Necklace, Burgundy Reds

Located in North Miami, FL

This vintage beaded bakelite necklace is from the 1940's and from the end of the Art Deco period.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Deco Bakelite and Cork Necklace
Deco Bakelite and Cork Necklace

Deco Bakelite and Cork Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Festive Art Deco 1940s multicolor bakelite chain and cork disc necklace. L 16.25". W 3.50". 1940's USA.

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Vintage 1940s American Chain Necklaces

Tortoise Shell Bakelite Disc Necklace 1940s
Tortoise Shell Bakelite Disc Necklace 1940s

Tortoise Shell Bakelite Disc Necklace 1940s

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous faux tortoise shell Bakelite disc necklace. Attached to an 18" chain are 22 1.50" oval discs in beautiful shades of brown. It closes with a spring ring clasp. Length ...

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Vintage 1940s Drop Necklaces

Bakelite CoroCraft Gold Gilt & Black Beads TwoStrand HugsKisses Necklace c1940s
Bakelite CoroCraft Gold Gilt & Black Beads TwoStrand HugsKisses Necklace c1940s

Bakelite CoroCraft Gold Gilt & Black Beads TwoStrand HugsKisses Necklace c1940s

By Corocraft

Located in Chicago, IL

This mid-century like-new Bakelite and yellow-gold-gilt beaded double-strand necklace still sports the CoroCraft pegasus 1940s retail foil-tag as if never worn. As an elegant take on...

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Bakelite Necklace, 1940s
Vintage Art Deco Bakelite Necklace, 1940s

Vintage Art Deco Bakelite Necklace, 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage bakelite necklance realized in 1940s. Good condition.

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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

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Bakelite

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Deco Chunky Bakelite Necklace
Deco Chunky Bakelite Necklace

Deco Chunky Bakelite Necklace

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H 1.75 in D 0.75 in L 18 in

Deco Chunky Bakelite Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous Vintage bakelite piece in a yellow amber color on a topaz bakelite chain. Great movement when you wear this incredible design of multi faceted chunky pieces. Unsigned. Co...

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Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces

Retro Brass Bakelite "Matchstick" Pendant Necklace
Retro Brass Bakelite "Matchstick" Pendant Necklace

Retro Brass Bakelite "Matchstick" Pendant Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

Bakelite is a resin material that was produced in the early 1900's and was the first plastic substance made of synthetic components. Initially used for its electrically non conductiv...

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Brass

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 unsigned. Condition Report: Very Good - Some scratching to the gilt metal and plastic ...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

1940s Amber Bakelite and Gilt Metal Ball Vintage Necklace
1940s Amber Bakelite and Gilt Metal Ball Vintage Necklace

1940s Amber Bakelite and Gilt Metal Ball Vintage Necklace

Located in Wigan, GB

Featuring a typically vibrant amber hued Bakelite, this wonderfully evocative necklace dates from the 1940s. It is unsigned. Condition Report: Very Good - Some wear to the cord cons...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Multicolor Bakelite Extra-Long Necklace with CribToy Beaded Pendant
Multicolor Bakelite Extra-Long Necklace with CribToy Beaded Pendant

Multicolor Bakelite Extra-Long Necklace with CribToy Beaded Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning rare Bakelite long necklace was hand-crafted in France in the 1940s. The piece features a beaded design with an articulated crib toy doll pendant. The beaded necklace b...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Brass

A stylish red Bakelite and wood necklace, USA,  1940s
A stylish red Bakelite and wood necklace, USA,  1940s

A stylish red Bakelite and wood necklace, USA, 1940s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Made from faceted pieces of red Bakelite, and wooden (possibly walnut) sections and spacer beads,from the 1940s/50s, this is a bright, cheerful and stylish addition to any Summer wa...

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Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces

Carved Bakelite Pear Necklace, 1940s
Carved Bakelite Pear Necklace, 1940s

Carved Bakelite Pear Necklace, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Unusual carved bakelite necklace from the 1940s. Hand carved pearlized jade bakelite links are interdispersed with gilt chain. A large carved pear pendant is suspended below.
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Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces

Art Deco Bakelite Cork and Wood Necklace
Art Deco Bakelite Cork and Wood Necklace

Art Deco Bakelite Cork and Wood Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Amusing necklace of cobalt blue bakelite chain, natural cork and multi colored Czech wood flower heads. 1930s USA. Deco summer jewelry. 16", .75" wide Excellent condition.

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Vintage 1940s American Chain Necklaces

1940s Avocado Green Bakelite Charm Necklace
1940s Avocado Green Bakelite Charm Necklace

1940s Avocado Green Bakelite Charm Necklace

Located in Greenport, NY

1940s Avocado Green Bakelite Charm Necklace Beautiful vintage piece in excellent condition! Chunky green teardrop bakelite charms on a celluloid chain. Length: 16"

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Vintage 1940s Beaded Necklaces

Carved 1940s Bakelite Bead Necklace
Carved 1940s Bakelite Bead Necklace

Carved 1940s Bakelite Bead Necklace

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Lovely dark butterscotch coral colored bakelite carved bead necklace with brass deco shaped clasp. Great color, feel and style. Each bead is knotted in between the other. Unsigned. ...

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Bakelite Necklace
Bakelite Necklace

Bakelite Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Chocolate brown bakelite necklace of oval beads strung on green silk thread circa 1940

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Vintage 1940s American Collectible Jewelry

Multicolored Bakelite Beads Necklace
Multicolored Bakelite Beads Necklace

Multicolored Bakelite Beads Necklace

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W 18.25 in D 0.75 in

Multicolored Bakelite Beads Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

Playful beaded necklace in bakelite and celluloid. The red, yellow and dark green (almost blackish) bakelite beads have a rich patina. They're separated by pinkish red twisted cellul...

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Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces

Retro Multi-Colored Bakelite and Celluloid Necklace
Retro Multi-Colored Bakelite and Celluloid Necklace

Retro Multi-Colored Bakelite and Celluloid Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

Bakelite is a resin material that was produced in the early 1900's and was the first plastic substance made of synthetic components. Initially used for its electrically non-conductiv...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Rope Necklaces

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Bakelite Necklace 1940 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact bakelite necklace 1940 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of brass, gilt metal and gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for a bakelite necklace 1940 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 20th Century. Finding an appealing bakelite necklace 1940 — no matter the origin — is easy, but Corocraft each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Finding a bakelite necklace 1940 for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Bakelite Necklace 1940?

On average, a bakelite necklace 1940 at 1stDibs sells for $623, while they’re typically $335 on the low end and $3,955 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. 

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