Milky Amber Bakelite Bracelet Bangle with Carving

This stunning cinnamon-brown marble Bakelite bracelet bangle features a chunky domed shape with deep geometric carving. The piece boasts an intense spicy brown marble tone with red u...

This exceptional red tea amber marble Bakelite bracelet bangle features a chunky, rounded, domed shape with a deep floral carving all around it. The rare piece boasts an intense oran...

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...

The set of 3 art deco authentic vintage carved bangle bakelite bracelets are in the hues of red, amber orange and caramel. They are all hand carved ...