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Rare Bakelite Cross With Flower And Chain Necklace Art Deco Wonderful!
Rare Bakelite Cross With Flower And Chain Necklace Art Deco Wonderful!

Rare Bakelite Cross With Flower And Chain Necklace Art Deco Wonderful!

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a magnificent rare antique Art Deco Bakelite Cross Pendant Necklace. The stunning cross is adorned with a fully three dimensional flower.

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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 with a vintage 60’s AB crystal Brooch.

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Cherry Red Bakelite Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace on Sterling Silver Chain
Cherry Red Bakelite Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace on Sterling Silver Chain

Cherry Red Bakelite Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace on Sterling Silver Chain

Located in London, GB

Measuring length 71.5 cm / 28.1 inches, and the largest bead is 1.9cm / .75 inch by 1.5cm / .6 inch. The necklace is in very good condition. This is a beautiful and unusual cherry r...

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Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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 Silver floral 50’s Brooch (with a blue felt backing) on. String of large carved red Cinn...

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Devil Cicada Insect Necklace France Bakelite Galalith Venetian Glass
Art Deco Devil Cicada Insect Necklace France Bakelite Galalith Venetian Glass

Art Deco Devil Cicada Insect Necklace France Bakelite Galalith Venetian Glass

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning and very rare antique Art Nouveau - Art Deco French Devil and Cicada Insect Bug Pendant Necklace in Bakelite or the French form Galalith with Venetian Glass beads.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

LB offers French Bakelite Carved Pendant Venetian glass Tibetan Wood necklace
LB offers French Bakelite Carved Pendant Venetian glass Tibetan Wood necklace

LB offers French Bakelite Carved Pendant Venetian glass Tibetan Wood necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Rare,Vintage, carved French Bakelite Pendant necklace. This Stunning piece is a deep berry color and is translucent and shimmers when light strikes it.

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Mid-20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bakelite Chinoiserie Pendant
Bakelite Chinoiserie Pendant

Bakelite Chinoiserie Pendant

Located in New York, NY

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

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Vintage 1970s American More Necklaces

LB offers Vintage Bakelite SS Paua Shell vintage brooches Glass Bone Necklace
LB offers Vintage Bakelite SS Paua Shell vintage brooches Glass Bone Necklace

LB offers Vintage Bakelite SS Paua Shell vintage brooches Glass Bone Necklace

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a central piece of Vintage Bakelite; silver Leather, vintage Southwest Paua Shell, Sterling Silver, Turquoise (Mexican brooches).

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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 et Art du Temps.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

LB offers Steam Punk style Bakelite Coin SS Cufflinks Crystal cross Necklace
LB offers Steam Punk style Bakelite Coin SS Cufflinks Crystal cross Necklace

LB offers Steam Punk style Bakelite Coin SS Cufflinks Crystal cross Necklace

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Steam Punk style pendant Necklace. A Vintage Bakelite Buckle is covered with a melange of vintage pieces.

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Mid-20th Century English Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper, Gilt Metal

LB offers Bakelite Enamel Venetian and Czech Glass Crystal Ceramic GF Necklace
LB offers Bakelite Enamel Venetian and Czech Glass Crystal Ceramic GF Necklace

LB offers Bakelite Enamel Venetian and Czech Glass Crystal Ceramic GF Necklace

By Lorraine’s Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a vintage Bakelite and Enamel Mille Fiore glass pendant Necklace.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, Enamel

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 marbleized and not uniform in color.
Handknotted with no closure. American 1960...

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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

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

Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Vintage Afghani Enamel Tribal pendant necklace.This stunning pendant is a vintage (mid 20th century)piece from a personal collection accumulated during wor...

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Early 2000s Afghan Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Coral and Pink Sapphires Pearls, Bakelite Multi-Strand Necklace
Coral and Pink Sapphires Pearls, Bakelite Multi-Strand Necklace

Coral and Pink Sapphires Pearls, Bakelite Multi-Strand Necklace

Located in Vannes, FR

The carefully chosen bakelite clasp adds a touch of sophistication to this multi-strand necklace.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pink Sapphire, Pearl

LB offers Mexican Silver Parrot and Chick pendant Bakelite Glass SS Necklace
LB offers Mexican Silver Parrot and Chick pendant Bakelite Glass SS Necklace

LB offers Mexican Silver Parrot and Chick pendant Bakelite Glass SS Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver and enamel Parrot and Chick on Vintage Bakelite Buckles Pendant Necklace. The combination of vintage green Bakelite b...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

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

The Bakelite beads come from a vintage necklace that I found out West.

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Carnelian, Silver

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

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Large Handmade and Handpainted Ceramic Zebra Centerpiece with two vintage Bakelite Buckles. The red one is carved. Multiple and multicolored beads o...

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Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Coral, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Art Deco German Bakelite Gold Ringed Ball Pendants Chunky Chain Necklace 1930s
Art Deco German Bakelite Gold Ringed Ball Pendants Chunky Chain Necklace 1930s

Art Deco German Bakelite Gold Ringed Ball Pendants Chunky Chain Necklace 1930s

Located in Chicago, IL

Most likely made in Germany during the Art Deco period, this vintage unsigned long heavy 12-pendant gold-gilt chain-link bib necklace features ball charms of gold-ringed emerald-gree...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

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 Belt Concha centerpiece and a multi colored Venetian glass and Sterling Silver cro...

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

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

Contrasting 60 cm long chain consisting of green transparent , tubular, diagonally cut parts, possibly Bakelite and white plastic balls. This necklace coms from the USA.

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Vintage 1970s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz

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 Italy.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Beaded Necklaces

CHARLES ELKAIM c.1950's Bakelite Polka Dot Injection Butterscotch Link Necklace
CHARLES ELKAIM c.1950's Bakelite Polka Dot Injection Butterscotch Link Necklace

CHARLES ELKAIM c.1950's Bakelite Polka Dot Injection Butterscotch Link Necklace

By CHARLES ELKAIM

Located in Thiensville, WI

A rare, one of a kind, Charles Elkaim Bakelite link necklace. Large open link butterscotch colored round link chain (each link slightly under 1”) with a front section of five large b...

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Vintage 1950s Link Necklaces

Apple Green and Cream Colored Carved Bakelite Bead Necklace, Brass Tone Clasp
Apple Green and Cream Colored Carved Bakelite Bead Necklace, Brass Tone Clasp

Apple Green and Cream Colored Carved Bakelite Bead Necklace, Brass Tone Clasp

Located in Milford, DE

A chic vintage bakelite bracelet! Apple green bakelite beads accented with cream-colored carved bakelite motifs. Vintage barrel clasp. Circa early to mid 1900s. Minimal wear consist...

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20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces

Mod Bakelite Comma Pendant
Mod Bakelite Comma Pendant

Mod Bakelite Comma Pendant

Located in New York, NY

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

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Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Lanvin Modernist Bakelite Pendant
Lanvin Modernist Bakelite Pendant

Lanvin Modernist Bakelite Pendant

By Lanvin Paris

Located in New York, NY

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 1970s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

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.

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold

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 knotted and very versatile. 36", Beads 15-25mm. 1960's USA. Excellent condition.

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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

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 agate, a stone prized for its deep hues and soothing energy, while the rest of the...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Hessonite

Art Deco Jakob Bengel Bakelite Sautoir
Art Deco Jakob Bengel Bakelite Sautoir

Art Deco Jakob Bengel Bakelite Sautoir

By Jakob Bengel

Located in New York, NY

Striking Art Deco Jacob Bengel Bakelite Sautoir of jade and black bakelite toggle beads with chrome plated spacers ending in 2 fluted metal chrome drops (some losses on chrome platin...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Trifari Art Deco Style Bakelite Pendant
Trifari Art Deco Style Bakelite Pendant

Trifari Art Deco Style Bakelite Pendant

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Art Deco Style Pendant in bakelite and gilt metal. Art Deco styling with barrel link chain. 1970's USA. Excellent condition. Pendant 3" x 2". Chain 24".

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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Attractive Ribbed Gold and Bakelite Collar
Attractive Ribbed Gold and Bakelite Collar

Attractive Ribbed Gold and Bakelite Collar

By Monet

Located in New York, NY

Attractive collar of alternating ribbed gold and black bakelite links. Adjusts from 15" to 16" lengths with variable adjuster. Signed Monet .75" wide. 1980s
Excellent condition

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Vintage 1980s American More Necklaces

1970s Lea Stein Studded Red Bakelite Choker
1970s Lea Stein Studded Red Bakelite Choker

1970s Lea Stein Studded Red Bakelite Choker

By Lea Stein

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Rock the choker trend with our amazing 1970s studded red bakelite choker from none other than jewelry designer Lea Stein! Thin choker made from red bakelite and embellished with flat...

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Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

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.
Excellent condition, 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

French Bakelite Post Modern Collar, Bijoux Guillemette l'Hoir
French Bakelite Post Modern Collar, Bijoux Guillemette l'Hoir

French Bakelite Post Modern Collar, Bijoux Guillemette l'Hoir

By Guillemette L’Hoir

Located in New York, NY

Turquoise patinaed Galalith with Memphis styled overtones from the 1970's Paris. François Schoenlaub set up the company GUILLEMETTE L'HOIR - PARIS when he first discovered Galal...

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Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

Vintage Bakelite centerpiece with vintage components and coral in handmade piece
Vintage Bakelite centerpiece with vintage components and coral in handmade piece

Vintage Bakelite centerpiece with vintage components and coral in handmade piece

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Vintage,hand painted and inlaid with crystals Bakelite centerpiece ,one of a kind necklace is on offer from Lorraine’s Bijoux.The centerpiece is hand painted and inlaid with sparklin...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

French 18K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Bakelite Virgin Mary Charm Pendant
French 18K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Bakelite Virgin Mary Charm Pendant

French 18K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Bakelite Virgin Mary Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval representing the Virgin Mary as a Bakelite cameo set in a pierced frame, surrounded by 66 natural white seed pea...

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel charm necklace Spring 2004
Chanel charm necklace Spring 2004

Chanel charm necklace Spring 2004

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Silvery curb chain necklace with bakelite charms representing headphones, music tapes or vinyl records. 2004 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic dir...

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Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces

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" chain, Pendant 4" x 1.25".

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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.

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Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Agate, Baroque Pearl and Pink Sapphire Necklace
Agate, Baroque Pearl and Pink Sapphire Necklace

Agate, Baroque Pearl and Pink Sapphire Necklace

Located in Vannes, FR

The bakelite clasp is a clever detail that adds a touch of modernity and functionality to this necklace.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Butterscotch Lucite Bead Necklace MCM Yellow Marbled Statement Choker
Vintage Butterscotch Lucite Bead Necklace MCM Yellow Marbled Statement Choker

Vintage Butterscotch Lucite Bead Necklace MCM Yellow Marbled Statement Choker

Located in Milford, DE

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces

LB offers Vintage SS Turquoise Mexican brooch Peking glass Bone Onyx Necklace
LB offers Vintage SS Turquoise Mexican brooch Peking glass Bone Onyx Necklace

LB offers Vintage SS Turquoise Mexican brooch Peking glass Bone Onyx Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Sterling Silver Green Turquoise and Black Bakelite buckle Pendant Necklace. The large Peking Glass pink and green beads, black onyx rounds an...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Southwest style, sterling, necklace
LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Southwest style, sterling, necklace

LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Southwest style, sterling, necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

LB offers a stunning, handmade, one of a kind, Sterling Silver and Bakelite pendant necklace. The Sterling Silver Bull and cowboy boot are mid 20th Century brooches that have joined ...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

A large very strong futuristic pendant, Lanvin Paris, 1970
A large very strong futuristic pendant, Lanvin Paris, 1970

A large very strong futuristic pendant, Lanvin Paris, 1970

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A high sitting necklace, the pendant is warmly gilded and 'studded' with cherry coloured, amethyst and moss green bakelite cabuchons, and the necklace is made from rubber tubing, cov...

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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Bakelite Nº11 Cubist NYC Art Deco Cherry Red Charm Necklace
Antique Bakelite Nº11 Cubist NYC Art Deco Cherry Red Charm Necklace

Antique Bakelite Nº11 Cubist NYC Art Deco Cherry Red Charm Necklace

By Raymond Loewy

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Celluloid linked chain and Bakelite cube charms. With a good clasp, this necklace is ready to wear.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bakelite

1930s Art Deco Bakelite + Celluloid Linked Necklace Dark Green Arching Dangles
1930s Art Deco Bakelite + Celluloid Linked Necklace Dark Green Arching Dangles

1930s Art Deco Bakelite + Celluloid Linked Necklace Dark Green Arching Dangles

Located in Hyattsville, MD

USA c.1930s. Unknown Maker, possibly Mazor. A light green Celluloid linked chain and (11) dark green Bakelite dangles. They have an organic feeling of arching reeds or arcing grass...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bakelite

Bakelite Acorn Suite, 1930s
Bakelite Acorn Suite, 1930s

Bakelite Acorn Suite, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

The necklace has celluloid leaf spacers and the charm bracelet has large carved bakelite maple leaf motifs.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Jewelry

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Bakelite Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary bakelite necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Beige, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect bakelite necklace may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Lanvin Paris, Yves Saint Laurent and Hattie Carnegie are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding a bakelite necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 27 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Bakelite Necklace?

Prices for a bakelite necklace can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $200 and can go as high as $3,955, while, on average they fetch $695.

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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