Art Deco Bakelite
2010
The History Of Costume Jewelry
Costume jewelry has been existed since human being recognized how to decorate themselves in the past era of time. You could find the costume jewelry in the past era from their grave provisions. It is sure that cannot be disregarded, the jewelry had been a part of our ancestors' live and it will also be our part of life too.
Costume jewelry created over the last hundred years is almost as gorgeous and impressive as authentic jewelry designed of valuable metals like platinum, gold, and silver. The costume jewelry is also as beautiful as valuable gemstones like diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. Costume jewelry has developed through the years, as can be seen by reviewing the history of this fashion ritual.
Around Twenties
A period of Art Deco jewelry, featuring jet black stones, white platinum and silver metal, and symmetrical and geometric shapes, was seen in the 1920s and 1930s. In this era the costume jewelry was typified by hanging necklaces, bangle bracelets, jeweled accessories like cigarette holders and pillboxes, and long, dangling earrings.
Retro Modern Period
From about the year of 1935 until into the early 1950s plastic was ruler of costume jewelry. Undeniably, plastic Bakelite bangle bracelets and Bakelite bead necklaces are sought after today as collectible jewelry because of its bright colors and ageless modern design sensibilities.
This retro modern period saw plastics formed into unbelievable shapes. Some of the fantastic shapes of plastics in this era are sunbursts, bows, daisies, horses, and ballerinas, often with twinkling rhinestones set into patterns on bracelets, earrings, and necklaces.
Contemporary Modern Period
Costume jewelry made between about 1945 and 1960 was adapted and complicated. The grace in the jewelry of the 1940s and 1950s meant smaller pieces. Themed pieces became famous. For example are animal pins with Poodles and Scottish terriers.
In the contemporary modern period, jewelry which themes were tradition or ritual was spread largely. The jewelry was usually used as special days' gifts. Such as on Christmas, Easter or Halloween people used to present pins with those themes to their beloved one.
On costume jewelry shine has always been famous, with rhinestones and their successors, cubic zirconium, often found attached in rings and earrings. Nowadays, these garish pieces are extremely sought after by collectors.
A wonderful exemplar of a costume jewelry item that is incredibly collectible and growing more valuable with every season is mid-priced wristwatches. Look for chunky men's watches with brands like Bulova, Omega, Seiko, Rolex, and Elgin.
Place to Figure Out Classic Jewelry
The secondhand market is the best place to figure out these classic jewelry pieces. This market also provides Hagerty jewelry cleaner and even ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning your precious jewelry. Online classified and auction sites like craigslist, eBay, and overstock provide a lot of fun costume jewelry pieces.
In the end, internet will always become the easiest way in hunting for whatever costume jewelry you want to have, the classic one to the most contemporary one. Be sure that you are not cheated by a particular internet site which give you an imitation of costume jewelry products you want to have. Whatever you want to decide from internet jewelry sites, don't forget to be careful always.
Antique American Art Deco (1930s) black bakelite telephone
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Vintage Art Nouveau Deco Butterscotch Bakelite Double Ended Jabot Cravat Hat Pin $39.95 |
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Vintage LARGE RootBeer Bakelite Deeply Carved Deco Cameo Art Nouveau Brooch Pin $49.99 |
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Bakelite Brooch geometrical multicolor Big 2 1/2" Art Deco Tested Unique Item $39.99 |
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Art Deco Chinese Cherry Amber Bakelite Carved Wedding Bangle Bracelet $99.99 |
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VTG ART DECO ERA HAND-KNOTTED CHERRY AMBER BAKELITE BARREL BEADED NECKLACE RARE $975.00 |
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VINTAGE, ART DECO, JADE BAKELITE, CLIPON, HOOP STYLE EARRINGS $9.95 |
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VINTAGE ART DECO CHERRY AMBER BAKELITE (TESTED) OVAL BEAD NECKLACE 27 1/2" LONG! $124.95 |
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TRULY RARE! VNTG. ART NOUVEAU/ART DECO ROOT BEER BAKELITE BRANCH & LEAVES PIN!!! $224.95 |
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Art Deco look, round & carved, Mississippi Mud, beaded, Bakelite, necklace! $249.99 |
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VTG Art Deco Chunky Jet Black Carved BAKELITE Plastic Button Charm Silvertone $4.00 |
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Art Deco era, round & carved, green, beaded, Bakelite, necklace with extender! $249.99 |
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VINTAGE ART DECO CHERRY RED AMBER BAKELITE BEAD NECKLACE! AMAZING CONDITION! $0.99 |
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Three, Art Deco era, Bakelite bangles in marbled red, & yellow & pearly Lucite! $109.99 |
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Art Deco era, translucent cherry amber, chunky, Bakelite bangle! $129.99 |
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Art Deco era, iced tea color, Bakelite bangle with gold tone, nugget, design! $149.99 |
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ART DECO Triangle Red BAKELITE & Chrome Clip * NO RESERVE * $0.99 |
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Antique Art Deco Jabot Bakelite Hat Pin Collection/Lot $69.99 |
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Antique art deco carved catlin bakelite bangle braclet chunky green $19.99 |
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ART DECO EGYPTIAN ERA BAKELITE BRASS EGYPT GOD DRESS BUCKLE SET (E2) $19.97 |
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Art Deco Rootbeer Amber Bakelite Swirled Gratuated Bead Necklace 69g 26" Tested $0.99 |
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24" Vintage Art Deco Bakelite / Thermoset Necklace Blue / Green $9.95 |
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VINTAGE GREEN ART DECO BAKELITE DRESS FUR OR SHOE CLIP $9.95 |
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Vintage Brooch Pin ART DECO Tiger Bakelite Rhinestone Figural Costume Jewelry GR $0.99 |
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MARVELOUS VINTAGE ART DECO BAKELITE LOT OF 2 DEEPLY CARVED FUR CLIPS & 1 BROOCH $1.00 |
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vintage 1930's art deco carved bakelite bangle-color bright pea soup! $45.00 |
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HUGE ANTIQUE ART DECO BAKELITE TUBAL BEAD NECKLACE 17 BIG BEADS $28.44 |
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ART DECO GREY GALALITH BRACELET X 2 - BAKELITE ERA $49.99 |
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ART DECO RASPBERRY GALALITH BRACELET X 2 - BAKELITE ERA $49.99 |
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ART DECO RASPBERRY GALALITH BRACELET X 2 - BAKELITE ERA $49.99 |
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ART DECO CRANBERRY GALALITH BRACELET X 2 - BAKELITE ERA $49.99 |
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ART DECO CLEAR BALTIC AMBER BAKELITE KNECKLACE - KNOTTED - 1930'S $7.89 |
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ART DECO HEAVYWEIGHT OLIVE OIL GALALITH BRACELET - BAKELITE ERA $24.99 |
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ART DECO WHITE GALALITH BRACELET - BAKELITE ERA $24.99 |
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ART DECO BLUE GALALITH EARRINGS - BAKELITE ERA $9.99 |
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Vintage Antique Art Deco CHERRY Red AMBER Bakelite Bead Long NECKLACE 64.3g $12.65 |
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Vintage 1930's Art Deco Cherry Amber Faceted Bakelite Graduated Bead Necklace $156.49 |
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ART DECO CHARTREUSE SWIRL BAKELITE NECKLACE + BRACELET + EARRINGS VINTAGE $99.99 |
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ART DECO LONG GREEN AND BLACK SWIRL BAKELITE NECKLACE VINTAGE $49.99 |
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ART DECO LONG RED TEA SWIRL BAKELITE NECKLACE VINTAGE $49.99 |
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ART DECO LONG HONEY SWIRL BAKELITE NECKLACE VINTAGE $49.99 |
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Art Deco Chrome Serving Tray with Bakelite Handles Art Deco Chrome Serving Tray with Bakelite Handles. Measures 7 1/4 inches wide x 8 inches wide with handles.... |
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Art Deco Serving Tray with Bakelite Handles Art Deco Serving Tray with Bakelite Handles. 9 1/4 inches x 10 1/2 with handles. Gourmates Glo Hill Canada sticker still on bottom.... |
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Western Electric Model 302 Phone - Near Mint Cond. Specify Housing Type: Steel Genuine Antique! 1938-1950 Western Electric Model 300 or 302 telephone. This phone was made from either steel or early thermo-plastic, with a bakelite F1 handset. Designed by the famous Henry Dreyfuss. Rotary dial. Bell ringer. Ready to plug into your modern modular phone jack and use daily. NOTE: Your phone may come with a black cloth cord, brown cloth cord, straight vinyl cord, or coiled thi... |
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Mini FM Retro Radio - Blue & Yellow Footed Radio This cute classic radio really works! Travel back in time with our mini Retro Radio! Each radio sports an art deco style with assorted Bakelite era colors. Just click on the radio "knobs" to search and scan FM radio stations. Our Retro Radio sounds great with a chrome antenna for FM reception. It's an adorable radio with historic styling! Our classic plastic Retro Radios are inspired by the art... |
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Mini FM Retro Radio - Maroon & Yellow Footed Radio This cute classic radio really works! Travel back in time with our mini Retro Radio! Each radio sports an art deco style with assorted Bakelite era colors. Just click on the radio "knobs" to search and scan FM radio stations. Our Retro Radio sounds great with a chrome antenna for FM reception. It's an adorable radio with historic styling! Our classic plastic Retro Radios are inspired by the art... |
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Art Deco Bakelite Jewelry & Boxes: Cubism for Everyone (Schiffer Book for Collectors) $29.54 The Art Deco style of the early 1930s can be seen as domesticated Cubism. As with cubist paintings, the elements of design were reduced to their minimal essence and applied to everyday items for public consumption. Here Bakelite plastic jewelry and boxes are studied as reflections of this style. The book is a visual garden of Deco design, with hundreds of items photographed in color and described ... |
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Art Deco Bakelite Jewelry & Boxes: Cubism for Everyone (Schiffer Book for Collec ... |
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20th Century Decorative Arts: Amsterdam, 12 December 1989, Sale # 525 $25.00 Auction catalog. 512 lots.... |
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Art Deco $30 Art Deco is the fifth title in the highly successful DK Collector's Guides series. Written by world-renowned expert Judith Miller and specialist consultants, the book explores the defining design style of the 1920s and 30s. Structured by popular collectin |
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DMB Art Deco Tank $25 American Apparel Rib Tank featuring an art deco pattern. |
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Art Deco 1910-1939 $53.65 This is the definitive and comprehensive book about one of the most visually stunning and popular eras of the 20th century--Art Deco--and it accompanies the landmark "Art Deco: 1910-1939" exhibition which opened at the Victoria & Albert Museum and opens this Fall at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. |
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Houses of the Art Deco Years $21.88 More and more features showing the influence of Art Deco styles become apparent as you look at suburban houses. This book points out the varity of art deco styles that can be found in many of our streets just by looking at the windows, doors, windows, metalwork, gardens and other features. Jean Gardner is a writer, and member of the Twentieth Century Society, who has an abiding interest in art deco housing. |
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London Art Deco $13.57 Stunning photographs offer a visual journey through London's Art Deco style--from factories and underground stations to theaters and private residences This richly illustrated book offers a fascinating and detailed look at the Art Deco style, from building design to decorative detail. The Art Deco style gained prominence at the 1925 Paris Exposition, after which each nation seemed to adapt its own distinct architectural style. Less florid than the French or that of the United States, Great Britain's buildings reflected the country's imperial status. From the imposing style of the Savoy Hotel, through the ornate detail of the West End theaters, to Art Deco factories like the Hoover Building, they also demonstrated Britain's love of detail. Remarkably, many of London's Art Deco buildings still survive--their once grime-covered indigenous Portland stone now mostly scrubbed clean, beautifully displaying their many sculptural details. |
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Art Deco Candle Holder $29.95 Our Art Deco Candle Holder is designed in the style reminiscent of America's decades of the 30's and 40's. This 4", 4 sided votive cup with ridges of glass o |
