What Makes Vintage Bakelite Jewelry Lovable?

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Not everyone may appreciate vintage Bakelite jewelry but there are still those who find these kinds of piece one-of-a-kind. Bakelite is a fire resistant plastic that was invented in 1909 by Leo Baekeland. The main idea for this invention is for industrial purpose however jewelry makers have found out that this lightweight material can be a good choice for designing jewelries. Bakelite is used for manufacturing reasonably priced rings, bracelets, brooches and other kinds of jewelry.

Vintage Bakelite jewelrywas popularized by the famous designer Coco Chanel and made it the most wanted jewelry during the 1930s and 1940s. However until now, many still loves the Bakelite jewelries. We have actually found a listing on eBay which is the Vintage Bakelite Pins of Seahorse and Swordfish. This set of 2 is probably the most unique item we have seen today. Both of them are well-designed because the intricate details can still be visibly seen. The color of the seahorse is yellow while the swordfish is green. Even though it was a vintage collection, the color stays the same and the pins are still with their original fasteners. The seahorse measures approximately at 3.25 inches while the swordfish is estimated to be 1 inch. Both of these lovely collections are tested and are positive for Bakelite with Simi chrome. The pendant is in excellent shape, no damage, cracks or repairs.

In order to know whether the jewelry is authentic or not, it has to undergo the 409 test. The owner will have to dip cotton in 409 household cleaner and touch a small area at the back of the jewelry. If there’s a yellow stain in the cotton swab, it is authentic Bakelite. After which, you should rinse the tested part right away. Today, there is a lot of vintage Bakelite jewelry that is unreal, before buying you should ask the seller if it was tested in order not to waste your money.

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