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Help With Possible Bakelite Necklace???

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by Martha LL M, Jun 30, 2018.

  1. Martha LL M

    Martha LL M Registered Guest

    Hello! Just wondering if anyone can help. I bought this beautiful necklace a while back now and believe it could be bakelite. It's an impressive piece, it measures 36 inches and weighs 260g. It is a beautiful red, very like cherry amber bakelite, but it also has a unique black crackle effect that I've not seen before and I was just wondering has anyone seen anything with a similar crackle effect in bakelite before? It also has a slight smell when heated under water. The beads have no seam and I'm sure they are not just regular plastic. Any advice would be much appreciated! Thank you, Martha



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  2. Metro Retro Vintage

    Metro Retro Vintage VFG Member

    Very nice color and veining. I have similar barrel shape type beaded jewelry from the 90s/2000s and they remind me a little of prayer beads -- however, I don't believe that this is bakelite and the necklace appears to be on the contemporary side.
     

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