Vintage Carved Butterscotch Bakelite Bangle, circa 1930s

1/4" thick Bakelite bangle bracelet in a butterscotch color. 2 3/8" inside circumference.

The Mid-Century Murano Gold Glass Bowl Attributed to Archimede Saguso is a stunning example of Italian craftsmanship. The bowl showcases a stunning gold-flaked marble effect in weigh...

Dr. Leo Bakeland invented Bakelite in the early 1900s. Bakeland discovered that the material would cool quickly and wouldn’t melt, regardless of the temperatures. He took out a patent on the idea in 1907. The material was heated to a melting point and then poured into molds and sheets to create the different pieces. It was used for a number of things including toys and for electronics parts. The material was never meant to be expensive, but to give those without a lot of money access to quality pieces. Many companies stopped using Bakelite in the early 1940s as the need for World War II related products took hold. By the end of the War, new technologies in the world of plastics had made Bakelite obsolete. The height of Bakelite jewelry...

This incredible Mississippi Swamp marble Bakelite carved bracelet bangle features a chunky domed shape with deep geometric carving. The bold and beautiful design displays stripes all around and a thick-walled pattern. The butterscotch marbled color has cocoa brown marbling and cloudy swirls. This specific color is commonly called the Mississippi Swamp or Mississippi Mud...