1930s Miriam Haskell Vintage Milk Glass & Crystal Bead Tri-Strand Bracelet

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...

Miriam Haskell jewellery is some of the most prized and beautiful costume jewellery from the 20th century. The intricate designs coupled with their novel colours and materials have made Haskell jewellery hugely coveted by collectors, with the most elaborate pieces fetching many hundreds of pounds. Miriam began her fashion career in New York city working as a milliner but pivoted to jewellery in 1926 when she opened her first shop, named Le Bijou...

Hand-blown glass cobalt beads and black spinel beads are hand strung in this statement piece from the Early 1950s. The history of the brand “Original by Robert” dates back to 1942. ...

Miriam Haskell jewellery is some of the most prized and beautiful costume jewellery from the 20th century. The intricate designs coupled with their novel colours and materials have ...

Bracelet made of black limestone and black Swarovski pearls Handmade bracelet made of black limestone. On the bracelet a flower was artfully tied up. T...

Amber and gold Murano glass beads costume bracelet. Unique, hand made by artist Paola B. in Venise, Italy, 2010s. The artist is a member of Venezia Vetro Acqua e Terra, and AMA: Asso...

Purple and clear multi strands Murano glass beads bracelet. Unique, handmade by artist Paola B. in Venise, Italy, 2010s. Made of: hand blown purple ...

Double-strand faux-pearl bracelet interspersed with three spacer bars set with five rhinestones each. The goldtone metal is etched with a textured finish. Age wear, tarnish on clasp.