How to Identify Bakelite Jewelry
Wednesday October 28, 2009
Bakelite is a lightweight plastic that was originally used for industrial purposes, until jewelry makers found that it was perfect for manufacturing inexpensive bracelets, rings, pins and other kinds of jewelry and accessories. Bakelite was a hot item with shoppers in the 1930's and 1940's and much of it is collectible today.
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Though it is very beautiful and one can find creations of unique variety, it still holds the non-natural feeling.