Bakelite Carved Butterscotch Bracelet Bangle

This stunning butterscotch Bakelite bracelet bangle features a chunky domed shape with deep geometric carving all around. The piece boasts a rare crescent design in an intense butter...

This stunning transparent apple juice amber-color Bakelite bracelet bangle has a chunky domed shape with a deeply carved design. The rare piece boasts an intense orange-amber tone, a...

This incredible Mississippi Swamp marble Bakelite carved bracelet bangle features a chunky domed shape with deep geometric carving. The rare piece originates from France. The bold an...

This rare, stunning Art Deco Bakelite bracelet bangle features a chunky, domed shape with wave geometric carving. It is ornate with gilded paint application and tiny clear crystal rh...

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...

Rare and Unusual Reverse Carved Bakelite Bangle from the 1930's. High quality Art Deco bracelet with sections of mango bakelite spliced with rev...

Excellent vintage condition with great rich color. Measures: 3 1/2" outside diameter 2 1/2" inside diameter.

French Art Deco Bakelite Bangle of end of day tangerine toned tubular links strung on elastic. Strong Art Moderne design, 1.2" wide. 1930's Fr...