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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

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Mid-20th Century English Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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

Pendant Necklace in Bakelite or the French form Galalith with Venetian Glass beads. The extraordinary

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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Mid-20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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

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

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Vintage 1970s American More 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

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Early 2000s Afghan Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Base Metal, 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

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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

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

Vintage Bakelite Buckles Pendant Necklace. The combination of vintage green Bakelite beads, Pink vintage

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

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

-strand necklace in coral, pink sapphire beads and bakelite clasp, an exceptional piece that marries the

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pink Sapphire, Pearl

LB offers Vintage Carved Bakelite 60’s Crystal Ceramic Venetian Ceramic Necklace
LB offers Vintage Carved Bakelite 60’s Crystal Ceramic Venetian Ceramic Necklace

LB offers Vintage Carved Bakelite 60’s Crystal Ceramic Venetian Ceramic Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Bakelite Buckle as the centerpiece. Mouthblown red glass, vintage multi colored ceramic beads, crystal

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Base Metal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

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

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

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

bakelite ) in 1976. He designed and produced his first collection of jewelery - refined and minimalist in

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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

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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

as a Bakelite cameo set in a pierced frame, surrounded by 66 natural white seed pearls with a single

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel necklace 'candy'
Chanel necklace 'candy'

Chanel necklace 'candy'

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal necklace with colorful bakelite medallions. Signature

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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

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

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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

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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

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

softness of 18-carat rose gold and the bakelite clasp. At the center of this necklace is agate, a semi

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

ArtDeco German BakeliteGreenBall GoldRinged Pendants ChainLink Necklace, 1930s
ArtDeco German BakeliteGreenBall GoldRinged Pendants ChainLink Necklace, 1930s

ArtDeco German BakeliteGreenBall GoldRinged Pendants ChainLink Necklace, 1930s

Located in Chicago, IL

gold-gilt chain-link bib necklace features ball charms of gold-ringed emerald-green matte Bakelite

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

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

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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

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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

necklace, the pendant is warmly gilded and 'studded' with cherry coloured, amethyst and moss green bakelite

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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

USA c.1930s. Unknown Maker. Celluloid linked chain and Bakelite cube charms. With a good clasp

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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

green Bakelite dangles. They have an organic feeling of arching reeds or arcing grass blades. American

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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

celluloid and carved bakelite leaves. The necklace has celluloid leaf spacers and the charm bracelet has

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Jewelry

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 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 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

Gold and Bakelite Necklace Circa 1970
Gold and Bakelite Necklace Circa 1970

Gold and Bakelite Necklace Circa 1970

Located in FR

Gold and Bakelite Necklace Circa 1970

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Vintage 1970s French Choker 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

Bakelite necklace in horn optic, France, around 1920
Bakelite necklace in horn optic, France, around 1920

Bakelite necklace in horn optic, France, around 1920

Located in Berlin, DE

Bakelite necklace in horn optic, France, around 1920 Bakelite necklace, bakelite elements running

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Deco Chunky Bakelite Necklace
Deco Chunky Bakelite Necklace

Deco Chunky Bakelite Necklace

Located in New York, NY

upon the light on the necklace. I have had this necklace in blue before. I believe it's all bakelite

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Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces

Bakelite Necklace Cherry with Matching Earrings
Bakelite Necklace Cherry with Matching Earrings

Bakelite Necklace Cherry with Matching Earrings

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is a beautiful Jan Carlin cherry bakelite necklace with matching clip earrings. The

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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Bakelite Necklace Grape with Matching Earrings Jan Carlin
Bakelite Necklace Grape with Matching Earrings Jan Carlin

Bakelite Necklace Grape with Matching Earrings Jan Carlin

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is a beautiful Jan Carlin cherry bakelite necklace with matching clip earrings. The

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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

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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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