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French Galalith

Louis Rousselet French Galalith Puzzle Bead Necklace
Louis Rousselet French Galalith Puzzle Bead Necklace

Louis Rousselet French Galalith Puzzle Bead Necklace

By Louis Rousselet

Located in Warminster, GB

The length of the necklace is 24 inches with a drop of 3 inches. A French screw barrel clasp secures. The condition is excellent with no deterioration to the galalith elements or lo...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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

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Brass

Antique Art Deco French Lampwork Glass Galalith Fans Silver Rondelles Necklace
Antique Art Deco French Lampwork Glass Galalith Fans Silver Rondelles Necklace

Antique Art Deco French Lampwork Glass Galalith Fans Silver Rondelles Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique French early Art-Deco period two-strand necklace is strung with a variety of Parisian handcrafted beads that date to the early 1920s, including sea-green lampwork glass,...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

PIERROT FACE MASK BROOCH Deco, Sterling, Galalith, past, France, early 1920/30
PIERROT FACE MASK BROOCH Deco, Sterling, Galalith, past, France, early 1920/30

PIERROT FACE MASK BROOCH Deco, Sterling, Galalith, past, France, early 1920/30

Located in Stuttgart, DE

This PIERROT FACE BROOCH "MADE IN FRANCE" Paste brooch from the 1920/1930s, with a dark blue Galalith cup. 8 blue rhinstones over the eys and blue enamel around the nouse and eys.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

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Crystal, Silver

Art Deco Couture French Hand Carved Galalith Red Painted Dogs Brooch 1920s
Art Deco Couture French Hand Carved Galalith Red Painted Dogs Brooch 1920s

Art Deco Couture French Hand Carved Galalith Red Painted Dogs Brooch 1920s

Located in Chicago, IL

This Art-Deco period French carved, lathe-worked, sculpted and red-painted black-galalith figural brooch depicts a pair of long-limbed dogs, which may be gazelle hounds, wolfhounds, ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

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Brass

Black carved galalith, gilded metal clamper bangle and belt, French, 1920s/30s.
Black carved galalith, gilded metal clamper bangle and belt, French, 1920s/30s.

Black carved galalith, gilded metal clamper bangle and belt, French, 1920s/30s.

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

The black Galalith pieces (the French equivalent to Bakelite) are carved into foliage and fruits, with a small squirrel (or fox), seeking out the fruit.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Galalith Hair Comb, Chinese Collection
Yves Saint Laurent Galalith Hair Comb, Chinese Collection

Yves Saint Laurent Galalith Hair Comb, Chinese Collection

By Roger Scemama for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent Galalith Chinese Collection vivid green hair comb.

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Vintage 1970s French More Jewelry

1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Leafy Galalith Necklace
1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Leafy Galalith Necklace

1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Leafy Galalith Necklace

By Guillemette L’Hoir

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

From the 70′s, would you believe! Galalith (known as French Bakelite), was a popular material for Art Deco jewelry as it was easy to manipulate and perfect for mass production.

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Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Galalith Collar Necklace
1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Galalith Collar Necklace

1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Galalith Collar Necklace

By Guillemette L’Hoir

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This piece exhibits influence from the Memphis Milano Movement. Galalith (known as French Bakelite), was a popular material for Art Deco jewelry as it was easy to manipulate and pe...

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Vintage 1970s French Artist Beaded Necklaces

Galalith Carved Spacer Bracelet Bangle Orange Variation, a Trio
Galalith Carved Spacer Bracelet Bangle Orange Variation, a Trio

Galalith Carved Spacer Bracelet Bangle Orange Variation, a Trio

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Galalith bracelet bangle set of three pieces features a chunky spacer domed shape with deep floral carving. The set boasts a trio of orange variations with peach pink, ...

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Bangles

Art Deco Black and White Galalith Eagle Sculpture Bookends, circa 1930
Art Deco Black and White Galalith Eagle Sculpture Bookends, circa 1930

Art Deco Black and White Galalith Eagle Sculpture Bookends, circa 1930

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning French Art Deco Galalith bookend set was expertly crafted circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

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Resin

Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Knife Rests Ensemble in Box
Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Knife Rests Ensemble in Box

Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Knife Rests Ensemble in Box

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

This rare French Art Deco knife rest or chopstick rest ensemble is still in its original box.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Louis Rousselet Art Deco Silver Plate and Galalith Puzzle Beads Choker Necklace
Louis Rousselet Art Deco Silver Plate and Galalith Puzzle Beads Choker Necklace

Louis Rousselet Art Deco Silver Plate and Galalith Puzzle Beads Choker Necklace

By Louis Rousselet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Crafted in Paris during the formative years of his atelier, the piece showcases the maison's mastery of Galalith, the innovative casein‑based material that became a signature of Fren...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box
Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box

Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Art Deco set of twelve chrome and Galalith knife or chopstick rests was crafted in France circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

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Metal, Chrome

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

François Schoenlaub set up the company GUILLEMETTE L'HOIR - PARIS when he first discovered Galalith (or French bakelite ) in 1976. He designed and produced his first collection of ...

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Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

1960's Rare rope-covered bronze floor lamp
1960's Rare rope-covered bronze floor lamp

1960's Rare rope-covered bronze floor lamp

Located in Milano, IT

Rare rope-covered bronze floor lamp with two ogival-shaped lights hidden by a transparent galalith shade. French manufacture, circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Rope

1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Bakelite Sculptural Necklace
1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Bakelite Sculptural Necklace

1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Bakelite Sculptural Necklace

By Guillemette L’Hoir

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

From the 70′s, would you believe! Galalith (known as French Bakelite), was a popular material for Art Deco jewelry as it was easy to manipulate and perfect for mass production.

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Vintage 1970s French Artist Beaded Necklaces

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

She only produced her trend-setting commissioned jewelry since the mid-1920s in France, where galalith was the more popular form of colorful plastic.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

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1930s Art Deco French Red Black Galalith Necklace by August Bonaz
1930s Art Deco French Red Black Galalith Necklace by August Bonaz

1930s Art Deco French Red Black Galalith Necklace by August Bonaz

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Art Deco Moderne master August Bonaz worked in Galalith in France in the 1930s and created some of the sleekest most beautifully engineered luxury resin and chrome jewelry anywhere, ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chain Necklaces

French Art Deco Figurative Marbled Galalith & Chrome Racing Yacht Shelf Clock.
French Art Deco Figurative Marbled Galalith & Chrome Racing Yacht Shelf Clock.

French Art Deco Figurative Marbled Galalith & Chrome Racing Yacht Shelf Clock.

Located in Port Hope, ON

The body of this distinctive Art Deco mechanical shelf clock is made in a sea blue/green marbled form of milk based French plastic that is known as Galalith or in the UK, Erinoid.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks

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Chrome

Vintage French Bakelite Post Modern Necklace by Guillemette l'Hoir Paris
Vintage French Bakelite Post Modern Necklace by Guillemette l'Hoir Paris

Vintage French Bakelite Post Modern Necklace by Guillemette l'Hoir Paris

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H 17 in W 3 in D 0.75 in Dm 10 in L 17 in

Vintage French Bakelite Post Modern Necklace by Guillemette l'Hoir Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

François Schoenlaub set up the company GUILLEMETTE L'HOIR - PARIS when he first discovered Galalith (or French bakelite ) in 1976, when he produced his first collection of jewelry wi...

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1970s French Jewelry Boxes

Art Deco Ladies Modernist Statement Necklace, c1940's
Art Deco Ladies Modernist Statement Necklace, c1940's

Art Deco Ladies Modernist Statement Necklace, c1940's

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H 2.37 in W 1.58 in L 19.3 in

Art Deco Ladies Modernist Statement Necklace, c1940's

Located in Westward ho, GB

Features cherry red and black Galalith ( French version of bakelite) balls which are segmented with chrome accents, the chain is chrome plated too and an streamline half disc motif t...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces

Art Deco Style Modernist Galalith, Jet and Chrome Earrings
Art Deco Style Modernist Galalith, Jet and Chrome Earrings

Art Deco Style Modernist Galalith, Jet and Chrome Earrings

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W 1.38 in D 0.4 in L 3.15 in

Art Deco Style Modernist Galalith, Jet and Chrome Earrings

Located in Westward ho, GB

Yellow yolk coloured Galalith (sometimes called French bakelite) , chrome with Jet accent to the base.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Sculptural French Art Deco White Galalith & Chrome Carved Grill Bracelet
Sculptural French Art Deco White Galalith & Chrome Carved Grill Bracelet

Sculptural French Art Deco White Galalith & Chrome Carved Grill Bracelet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare vintage 1930s Art Deco "Grill" Bracelet. A French Galalith (or Casein, also called French Bakelite) bracelet featuring dimensional geometric design resembles a radio o...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Link Bracelets

Elegant 1940s Sconces Brass and Galalith French Appliques
Elegant 1940s Sconces Brass and Galalith French Appliques

Elegant 1940s Sconces Brass and Galalith French Appliques

By Gio Ponti

Located in Miami, FL

Reduced from $1,850......Wonderfully elegant and chic, 1940s French appliques in polished solid brass and faux ivory, shaped tubular white plexiglas or galalith arms ending in solid ...

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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Guillemette L'Hoir Paris Multicolored "French Bakelite" Galalith Necklace, 1970s
Guillemette L'Hoir Paris Multicolored "French Bakelite" Galalith Necklace, 1970s

Guillemette L'Hoir Paris Multicolored "French Bakelite" Galalith Necklace, 1970s

By Guillemette L’Hoir

Located in Boca Raton, FL

About: François Schoenlaub discovered Galalith in 1976. He contacted a French factory which still produced Galalith (Ets Feuillants Ezy S/Eure) and set up the company GUILLEMETTE L'H...

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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Silver gilt and dark/navy blue galalith sculpted bracelet, France, 1930s.
Silver gilt and dark/navy blue galalith sculpted bracelet, France, 1930s.

Silver gilt and dark/navy blue galalith sculpted bracelet, France, 1930s.

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A fine example of French 1930s Art Deco style, it carries the French assay mark for silver.

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Vintage 1930s French Retro Cuff Bracelets

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Silver

Sculptural French Designer Guillemette L'Hoir Paris Red Galalith Choker Necklace
Sculptural French Designer Guillemette L'Hoir Paris Red Galalith Choker Necklace

Sculptural French Designer Guillemette L'Hoir Paris Red Galalith Choker Necklace

By Guillemette L’Hoir

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare Guillemette L'Hoir Paris and Marie Christine Pavone, double signature, modernist Galalith choker Necklace. Created by famous French Designer and former owner of Guillemette L’Ho...

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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Choker Necklaces

A Black Galalith, silver and clear paste clip, Mecan, France, 1930s
A Black Galalith, silver and clear paste clip, Mecan, France, 1930s

A Black Galalith, silver and clear paste clip, Mecan, France, 1930s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

And black Galalith, the French equivalent of Bakelite from this period.It is of a very high quality and exudes high French Art Deco glamour , reminiscent of the publicity photos of m...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

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Silver

A rare Galalith bead single row necklace , Louis Rousselet, France, 1930s
A rare Galalith bead single row necklace , Louis Rousselet, France, 1930s

A rare Galalith bead single row necklace , Louis Rousselet, France, 1930s

By Louis Rousselet

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A rare graduated single row necklace by Louis Rousselet designed with high Art Deco Parisian style. Made with Galalith beads (a material akin to Bakelite, but French/Continental and ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

1980s Isadora Paris Elephant Galalith Novelty Necklace
1980s Isadora Paris Elephant Galalith Novelty Necklace

1980s Isadora Paris Elephant Galalith Novelty Necklace

By Isadora Paris

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Add some novelty to your jewelry collection with our 1980s elephant necklace from Isadora Paris! Made of French bakelite, otherwise known as Galalith- in shades of green, blue, grey...

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Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Isabel Canovas Spanish Mantilla Purple Galalith Statement Earrings
Isabel Canovas Spanish Mantilla Purple Galalith Statement Earrings

Isabel Canovas Spanish Mantilla Purple Galalith Statement Earrings

By Isabel Canovas

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Vintage HTF Isabel Canovas purple carved galalith mantilla clip-on statement earrings - signed Isabel Canovas.

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Late 20th Century French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

1979 Isadora Paris Collier Anemone Noire Galalith Necklace
1979 Isadora Paris Collier Anemone Noire Galalith Necklace

1979 Isadora Paris Collier Anemone Noire Galalith Necklace

By Isadora Paris

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Channel your flare for the avant garde with this amazing Isadora Paris necklace from 1979! Three black bakelite oversized rose charms with multicolored beads in between each. Black b...

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Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces

Rare Art Deco Galalith Stretch Bracelet black & white by Auguste Bonaz
Rare Art Deco Galalith Stretch Bracelet black & white by Auguste Bonaz

Rare Art Deco Galalith Stretch Bracelet black & white by Auguste Bonaz

By Auguste Bonaz

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare vintage AUGUSTE BONAZ France signed Art Deco Galalith* stretch Bracelet Bangle.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Bracelets

Pop Art 1960s Dangling Clip Earrings Black and White Checkerboard Galalith
Pop Art 1960s Dangling Clip Earrings Black and White Checkerboard Galalith

Pop Art 1960s Dangling Clip Earrings Black and White Checkerboard Galalith

Located in Atlanta, GA

These earrings have the specific French clip back used at that period. There is no visible maker's mark.

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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

French Art Deco Asian Style Ebony Table or Jewelry Box
French Art Deco Asian Style Ebony Table or Jewelry Box

French Art Deco Asian Style Ebony Table or Jewelry Box

Located in Lambertville, NJ

This very stylish diminutive box is lacquered French bakelite called galalith, invented in 1900 in Germany, This material was all the rage in the 1920's The black is edged with a whi...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Square Clip On Earrings
1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Square Clip On Earrings

1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Square Clip On Earrings

By Guillemette L’Hoir

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Galalith (known as French Bakelite), was a popular material for Art Deco jewelry as it was easy to manipulate and perfect for mass production.

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Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Chanel Black Jeweled Statement Necklace
Vintage Chanel Black Jeweled Statement Necklace

Vintage Chanel Black Jeweled Statement Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Splendid and scare Coco Chanel jeweled collar statement necklace - comprised out of articulated black French Bakelite "galalith" segments covered by large colored "pate de verre" cab...

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Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Choker Necklaces

1970s Guillemette l'Hoir Paris Bakelite Necklace
1970s Guillemette l'Hoir Paris Bakelite Necklace

1970s Guillemette l'Hoir Paris Bakelite Necklace

By Guillemette L’Hoir

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Straight out of the 1970s- this amazing necklace was designed by Francois Schoenlaub’s label “Guillemette L’Hoir- Paris.” Crafted from French bakelite, known as Galalith- in a creamy...

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Vintage 1970s French Artisan Choker Necklaces

Vintage Goossens Paris Black Rock Crystal Statement Necklace
Vintage Goossens Paris Black Rock Crystal Statement Necklace

Vintage Goossens Paris Black Rock Crystal Statement Necklace

By Goossens Paris

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Chic, modern and sleek vintage statement necklace comprised out of black galalith (resin) by French House Goossens. The bold necklace is accented by five large polished geometric roc...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Rock Crystal

French Galalith Pumpkin Orange Pierrot Clown Mime Bakelite Bangle Bracelet
French Galalith Pumpkin Orange Pierrot Clown Mime Bakelite Bangle Bracelet

French Galalith Pumpkin Orange Pierrot Clown Mime Bakelite Bangle Bracelet

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage pumpkin orange Bakelite bangle bracelet featuring a carved and painted Pierrot (ala Commedia del Arte) faces, dots, and music notes, with a smattering to stars studded with w...

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Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry

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Bakelite

Marie Christine Pavone Leopard Galalith Cat Brooch
Marie Christine Pavone Leopard Galalith Cat Brooch

Marie Christine Pavone Leopard Galalith Cat Brooch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Amazing leopard cat brooch from Marie Christine Pavone- French Galalith jewelry designer! Made of a unique leopard printed galalith material and accented with two bright yellow cat e...

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20th Century French Brooches

Auguste Bonaz Rare Art Deco Galalith Stretch Bracelet black and red color
Auguste Bonaz Rare Art Deco Galalith Stretch Bracelet black and red color

Auguste Bonaz Rare Art Deco Galalith Stretch Bracelet black and red color

By Auguste Bonaz

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare Art Deco Auguste Bonaz France Galalith* stretch bracelet bangle. Superb geometric shape with black and red colors.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Bracelets

French Mermaid Shoe Horn in Galalith, 1950s
French Mermaid Shoe Horn in Galalith, 1950s

French Mermaid Shoe Horn in Galalith, 1950s

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H 19.69 in W 1.89 in D 1.19 in

French Mermaid Shoe Horn in Galalith, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

It was cast and made in France during the 1940s or 50s. Its made from Galalith which is a type of bakelite usually used for jewelry and buttons.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

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Bakelite

Art Deco Galalith and black and green glass necklace, France, 1930s
Art Deco Galalith and black and green glass necklace, France, 1930s

Art Deco Galalith and black and green glass necklace, France, 1930s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

An unusual and stylish French necklace, a combination of beads and sculpted Galalith.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Base Metal

Early20thC ByzantineRedCrossPendant LampworkGlass Galalith SilverToggle Necklace
Early20thC ByzantineRedCrossPendant LampworkGlass Galalith SilverToggle Necklace

Early20thC ByzantineRedCrossPendant LampworkGlass Galalith SilverToggle Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

Characteristic of the large chunky shapes including Byzantine-style crosses favored by French couturiers Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Lacroix for their c...

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Early 20th Century French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, Silver, Copper

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French Galalith For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the french galalith you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gilt metal, base metal and silver — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 152 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect french galalith among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a french galalith has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Louis Rousselet, Auguste Bonaz and Isadora Paris are consistently popular. While most can agree that any french galalith from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a other version from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also french cut and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for a french galalith, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a French Galalith?

On average, a french galalith at 1stDibs sells for $585, while they’re typically $118 on the low end and $200,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.