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Yves Saint Laurent Marbled Yellow Bakelite Gold Link Necklace Belt , 1970s
Yves Saint Laurent Marbled Yellow Bakelite Gold Link Necklace Belt , 1970s

Yves Saint Laurent Marbled Yellow Bakelite Gold Link Necklace Belt , 1970s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

bakelite rings linked together by a gold-toned metal. The rings are positioned in two rows maximizing the

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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace
Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace

Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover this Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace. Natural Coral Bakelite

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

LB offers Bakelite Buckle sterling marcasite  charms vintage glass Onyx necklace
LB offers Bakelite Buckle sterling marcasite  charms vintage glass Onyx necklace

LB offers Bakelite Buckle sterling marcasite charms vintage glass Onyx necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage 40’s Bakelite Buckle inlaid with crystals with Vintage

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Givenchy Jeweled Bakelite Pendant
Givenchy Jeweled Bakelite Pendant

Givenchy Jeweled Bakelite Pendant

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Givenchy jeweled toggle pendant in 2 tones of bakelite (maroon and jet) with rhinestone accents set

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Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

D.R.G.M soft salmon pink Bakelite and paste necklace, Germany 1930s
D.R.G.M soft salmon pink Bakelite and paste necklace, Germany 1930s

D.R.G.M soft salmon pink Bakelite and paste necklace, Germany 1930s

By Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchs Muster (D.R.G.M.) 1

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

very unusual hue of Bakelite. Whereas most pieces use black Bakelite, this elegant and simple necklace

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Francoise Montague Bakelite Choker
Francoise Montague Bakelite Choker

Francoise Montague Bakelite Choker

By Francoise Montague

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Multicolor Cabochons and rondelles statement necklace. Clasp is in the front and part of the design

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Choker Necklaces

An Art Deco grey and cream Bakelite, chrome metal necklace, Germany, 1930s
An Art Deco grey and cream Bakelite, chrome metal necklace, Germany, 1930s

An Art Deco grey and cream Bakelite, chrome metal necklace, Germany, 1930s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Deco, this attractive Machine Age necklace is a prime example. In complementing tones of soft grey and

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Green Zircon and Sapphire Multi-Rank Necklace with Bakelite Clasp
Green Zircon and Sapphire Multi-Rank Necklace with Bakelite Clasp

Green Zircon and Sapphire Multi-Rank Necklace with Bakelite Clasp

Located in Vannes, FR

Green Zircon and Sapphire Multi-Rank Necklace with Bakelite Clasp This sumptuous multi-strand

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21st Century and Contemporary European Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Zircon

Bakelite Green and Black Heavy Chain
Bakelite Green and Black Heavy Chain

Bakelite Green and Black Heavy Chain

Located in New York, NY

Great looking Biker chain Bakelite link necklace in variegated green/yellow and black. Pulls over

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Vintage 1960s American Chain Necklaces

Bakelite, Pearl and Faceted Onyx Sautoir Tassel
Bakelite, Pearl and Faceted Onyx Sautoir Tassel

Bakelite, Pearl and Faceted Onyx Sautoir Tassel

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique one of a kind tassel is made of bakelite bead with carved floral motif and encrusted in onyx

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American More Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver

Lapis Lazuli Beaded Neackles, Baroque Pearl, with Bakelite Claps
Lapis Lazuli Beaded Neackles, Baroque Pearl, with Bakelite Claps

Lapis Lazuli Beaded Neackles, Baroque Pearl, with Bakelite Claps

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover this Lapis Lazuli Pearls, Bakelite Multi-Strand Necklace. Baroque Pearls Bakelite Claps

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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl

Lapis Lazuli Beaded Neackles, Baroque Pearl, with Bakelite Claps
Lapis Lazuli Beaded Neackles, Baroque Pearl, with Bakelite Claps

Lapis Lazuli Beaded Neackles, Baroque Pearl, with Bakelite Claps

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover this Lapis Lazuli Pearls, Bakelite Multi-Strand Necklace. Baroque Pearls Bakelite Claps

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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl

20s Art Deco Style Bakelite Minaudière in Green and Black
20s Art Deco Style Bakelite Minaudière in Green and Black

20s Art Deco Style Bakelite Minaudière in Green and Black

Located in Gresham, OR

Extremely rare, yet quite modern looking 1920s Asian-inspired bakelite Asian cache necklace. Lid

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rope Necklaces

D.R.G.M. black bakelite and paste Art Deco parure
D.R.G.M. black bakelite and paste Art Deco parure

D.R.G.M. black bakelite and paste Art Deco parure

By Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchs Muster (D.R.G.M.) 1

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

High Art Deco style parure (necklace, bracelet and earrings), with channel set paste and black

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Corded Necklace
Yves Saint Laurent Corded Necklace

Yves Saint Laurent Corded Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, coral tone, corded necklace having having bakelite beads on

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Vintage 1970s French Artisan Rope Necklaces

Chanel charm necklace Spring 2008
Chanel charm necklace Spring 2008

Chanel charm necklace Spring 2008

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long silvery metal necklace with bakelite charms. 2008 Spring-Summer

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Early 2000s French Link Necklaces

Philippe Ferrandis Tiger's Eye, Cornelian, Jade, and Grey Agate Necklace
Philippe Ferrandis Tiger's Eye, Cornelian, Jade, and Grey Agate Necklace

Philippe Ferrandis Tiger's Eye, Cornelian, Jade, and Grey Agate Necklace

By Philippe Ferrandis

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Philippe Ferrandis Tiger's Eye, Cornelian, Jade, Bakelite, and Grey Agate Necklace on Pale Gold

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2010s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Jade, Tiger's Eye

Marina J. Woven Long Seed Pearl Sautoir Necklace with 14K Gold and Onyx Tassel
Marina J. Woven Long Seed Pearl Sautoir Necklace with 14K Gold and Onyx Tassel

Marina J. Woven Long Seed Pearl Sautoir Necklace with 14K Gold and Onyx Tassel

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

echo the green bakelite cap. The sautoir necklace is handwoven with 1 mm seed pearls into a delicate

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2010s American Revival Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver, White Gold

Olive Quartz Pearl and Baroque South Sea Pearl Multi-Strand Necklaces
Olive Quartz Pearl and Baroque South Sea Pearl Multi-Strand Necklaces

Olive Quartz Pearl and Baroque South Sea Pearl Multi-Strand Necklaces

Located in Vannes, FR

Olive Quartz Pearl Multi-Strand Necklaces Baroque South Sea Pearl Length Of Necklace 40 cm

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Quartz

1930s Art Deco Ladies Bakelite and White Metal Necklace
1930s Art Deco Ladies Bakelite and White Metal Necklace

1930s Art Deco Ladies Bakelite and White Metal Necklace

Located in Devon, England

necklace hanging to the nape of the neck are five graduated red phenolic Bakelite carved segments. The

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Thierry Mugler dress
Thierry Mugler dress

Thierry Mugler dress

By Mugler

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

MUGLER - (Made in France) Mid-length dress tied with a bakelite collar/necklace. Size 38FR

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Midcentury Art Deco Style Sterling Silver and Bakelite Necklace
Midcentury Art Deco Style Sterling Silver and Bakelite Necklace

Midcentury Art Deco Style Sterling Silver and Bakelite Necklace

Located in valatie, NY

Mid Century Art Deco Style Sterling Silver and Bakelite Necklace. A great example of Art Deco

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bakelite Necklace Extra Long Shape Fall Colors Marble Beads
Bakelite Necklace Extra Long Shape Fall Colors Marble Beads

Bakelite Necklace Extra Long Shape Fall Colors Marble Beads

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage extra long Bakelite necklace. Assorted beads in various carved round and tomato shape

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Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Extra Long Bakelite Necklace Sunny Summer Colors Marble Beads
Extra Long Bakelite Necklace Sunny Summer Colors Marble Beads

Extra Long Bakelite Necklace Sunny Summer Colors Marble Beads

Located in Atlanta, GA

Lovely extra long Bakelite necklace. Assorted beads in various carved shape: round, tomato, long

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Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Hattie Carnegie Pearl and Bakelite Necklace
Hattie Carnegie Pearl and Bakelite Necklace

Hattie Carnegie Pearl and Bakelite Necklace

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in New York, NY

blue bakelite. Excellent condition. 1950's USA. L 25" L 22", clasp .75"

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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

1940s Vintage Butterscotch Vintage Beaded Bakelite Necklace
1940s Vintage Butterscotch Vintage Beaded Bakelite Necklace

1940s Vintage Butterscotch Vintage Beaded Bakelite Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

Vintage 1940s butter scotch Bakelite / Catalin necklace. 47 Bakelite beads ranging from 19mm x 25mm

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Vintage 1930s American Beaded 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

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Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces

LB offers Vintage Bakelite buckles Amber ovals Murano glass Sterling Necklace
LB offers Vintage Bakelite buckles Amber ovals Murano glass Sterling Necklace

LB offers Vintage Bakelite buckles Amber ovals Murano glass Sterling Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Butterscotch Amber and Vintage Bakelite necklace. Two vintage

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Mid-20th Century Baltic Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Bakelite Pop Art Necklace
Bakelite Pop Art Necklace

Bakelite Pop Art Necklace

Located in New York, NY

1960's Pop Art Necklace of chrome, turquoise and pale orange bakelite beads separated by pale blue

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Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Italian Bakelite Panther Necklace
Italian Bakelite Panther Necklace

Italian Bakelite Panther Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Italian Bakelite Panther Necklace, 6 strands with pave rondels accents. One set of beads are black

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Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Bakelite Maple Leaf  Necklace, 1930s
Bakelite Maple Leaf  Necklace, 1930s

Bakelite Maple Leaf Necklace, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

Carved caramel bakelite maple leaf charms are suspended from a celluloid link chain. Art deco

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Necklaces

Vintage Amber Bakelite Catalin 1930s Necklace
Vintage Amber Bakelite Catalin 1930s Necklace

Vintage Amber Bakelite Catalin 1930s Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Swirl Amber Catalin Ball necklace C Clasp. Beads measure 30.95mm down to 11.95 Mix of

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Vintage 1930s American Beaded Necklaces

Art Deco Bakelite Breaking Heart Pendant Necklace
Art Deco Bakelite Breaking Heart Pendant Necklace

Art Deco Bakelite Breaking Heart Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Rare and special Bakelite breaking heart pendant necklace from the 1930's. Composed of finely

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

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

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Vintage 1940s American Chain Necklaces

Chunky Multi-strand Colorful Bakelite Statement Necklace
Chunky Multi-strand Colorful Bakelite Statement Necklace

Chunky Multi-strand Colorful Bakelite Statement Necklace

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Chunky artisan multi-strand colorful statement necklace - the necklace features seven strands

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Crewneck Necklace Baroque Pearls Morganites Pink Sapphires Bakelites
Crewneck Necklace Baroque Pearls Morganites Pink Sapphires Bakelites

Crewneck Necklace Baroque Pearls Morganites Pink Sapphires Bakelites

Located in Vannes, FR

Necklace assembled by alternative way for more light and shine. Pink bakelite clasp. Circles in

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21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Morganite, Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate

French Beaded Necklaces with Red Agate and Bakelite
French Beaded Necklaces with Red Agate and Bakelite

French Beaded Necklaces with Red Agate and Bakelite

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover these magnificent French gold necklaces, adorned with red agate and bakelite, part of the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Butterscotch Bakelite & Wood Disc Beaded Tribal Necklace, 1950s
Butterscotch Bakelite & Wood Disc Beaded Tribal Necklace, 1950s

Butterscotch Bakelite & Wood Disc Beaded Tribal Necklace, 1950s

Located in McKinney, TX

(adjustable) - Butterscotch Bakelite disc bead measures 2" in diameter - Wood disc beads - Clasp closure

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklaces, Baroque Pearl, with Bakelite Claps
Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklaces, Baroque Pearl, with Bakelite Claps

Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklaces, Baroque Pearl, with Bakelite Claps

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover this Lapis Lazuli Pearls, Bakelite Multi-Strand Necklace. Baroque Pearls Bakelite Claps

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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl

Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace
Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace

Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover this Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace. Natural Coral Bakelite

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Bakelite Graduated Beaded Collar Necklace / SATURDAY SALE
Art Deco Bakelite Graduated Beaded Collar Necklace / SATURDAY SALE

Art Deco Bakelite Graduated Beaded Collar Necklace / SATURDAY SALE

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely necklace of graduated Beads of end of the day Bakelite in rich hues of reds, brown and

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace Orange and White Colors
Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace Orange and White Colors

Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace Orange and White Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

This lovely extra-long Bakelite and Lucite necklace features assorted beads in various carved

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Extra Long Bakelite Lucite Necklace Warm Orange Yellow Colors
Extra Long Bakelite Lucite Necklace Warm Orange Yellow Colors

Extra Long Bakelite Lucite Necklace Warm Orange Yellow Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Charming extra-long Bakelite and Lucite necklace. Assorted beads in various carved shapes: round

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Beaded Necklaces

Black Bakelite and channel set paste necklace, Randel, Germany, 1930s
Black Bakelite and channel set paste necklace, Randel, Germany, 1930s

Black Bakelite and channel set paste necklace, Randel, Germany, 1930s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

High in Art Deco style and colourway, this black Bakelite and clear paste necklace is unsigned but

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Black Bakelite and grey channel set paste necklace, Germany, 1930s
Black Bakelite and grey channel set paste necklace, Germany, 1930s

Black Bakelite and grey channel set paste necklace, Germany, 1930s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A very unusual and stylish Art Deco necklace, made from black Bakelite and highlighted with grey

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Bakelite Cameo Victorian Necklace Locket with Gold Engraved Designer Chain
Bakelite Cameo Victorian Necklace Locket with Gold Engraved Designer Chain

Bakelite Cameo Victorian Necklace Locket with Gold Engraved Designer Chain

Located in Austin, TX

This vintage Victoria necklace is very rate with black Bakelite carved cameo! The chain is 16

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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

LB offers Magnificent French Buckle Bakelite Glass Sterling pendant necklace
LB offers Magnificent French Buckle Bakelite Glass Sterling pendant necklace

LB offers Magnificent French Buckle Bakelite Glass Sterling pendant necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

steel buckle, Bakelite, and antique rhinestone button pendant necklace. This page and significant piece

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

LB offers Tibetan Bakelite Venetian Glass Resin Turquoise bead Necklace
LB offers Tibetan Bakelite Venetian Glass Resin Turquoise bead Necklace

LB offers Tibetan Bakelite Venetian Glass Resin Turquoise bead Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a strand of large Tibetan resin and silver beads, Bakelite Amber

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2010s Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Stainless Steel

Coral and 18 Carats Pink Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace
Coral and 18 Carats Pink Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace

Coral and 18 Carats Pink Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover this Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace. Natural Coral Bakelite

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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bakelite Bead Sautoir
Bakelite Bead Sautoir

Bakelite Bead Sautoir

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Bakelite lariat in tones of green, caramel and amber. Can be worn as a belt as well. Great

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp

South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp

Located in Vannes, FR

21 South Sea Baroque Pearls 1 Yellow Gold Pearl Weight 2 grams Necklaces With Bakelite Clasp

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

LB offers Tibetan inlaid pendant French Bakelite Lapis Coral Turquoise Necklace
LB offers Tibetan inlaid pendant French Bakelite Lapis Coral Turquoise Necklace

LB offers Tibetan inlaid pendant French Bakelite Lapis Coral Turquoise Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Silver. This pendant is Stunning and has a string of vintage French Amber Bakelite pieces, Tibetan

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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

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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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