Time Dances By - Our Fine Collection of Bakelite & Other Plastic Jewelry

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BB266	CHERRY ZIGZAG SET ( French Bakelite Jewelry Zigzag Bangle Bracelet & Earrings Set ): Just what you’ve wanted – an opaque cherry and black Zigzag Bangle and matching clip earrings.(Rare to find a matched set.) Now you can afford this striking set by contemporary designer Judith Evans because it is made of Evan’s trademark phenol resin formula. If you like the look and feel of Bakelite at a fraction of the price, this is the jewelry for you. Without the formaldehyde that Vintage Bakelite contains these pieces won’t change colors! Designer J. Evans makes these domed bangle beauties with an inner dimension a bit larger than the vintage bangles. They work perfectly for a contemporary larger hand or with the addition of spacers they will fit a smaller hand. I mix mine with Vintage Bakelite and Lucite. The light weight matching clip back earrings are domed circles that will add a fresh zest to lots of other pieces. You gotta’ have style – make it your own. This is all of the fun without the expense. (Judith Evans is one of the contemporary designers included in the recently published book, “Collecting Art Plastic Jewelry”.) Condition: Excellent. Size: Bangle: 1 1/2” wide, 2 5/8” inner opening, 3/8” walls. Clip Earrings: 1 1/4” diameter circle, 1/2” deep.	$275.00 For The Set
BB242	THE BLACK STALLION ( Vintage Bakelite Jewelry Horse Pin / Brooch ): This handsome jet black steed reminds me of my childhood passion for the “Black Stallion” books. I still have all of my first edition copies tucked away. When my friend – contemporary Bakelite designer, Brad Elfrink – carved this stallion I knew I had to have him. Brad hand carves all of his original designs using only Vintage Bakelite stock. One of a kind, this beautiful horse has a detailed mane and tail. His hooves, mouth, nostril and eye give him a wonderfully expressive look as he rears up on his back legs or gallops away – depending on how you decide to pin him. There is a safety clasp pin back and Brad has signed and dated (8-13-6) this black beauty. If you love horses or great Bakelite, you will enjoy wearing this highly collectible work of art. I warn you – Brad’s work is addicting! Condition: Excellent. Size: 2 7/8” long, 2” wide, just over 1/8” thick. DESIGNER BRAD ELFRINK USES ONLY VINTAGE BAKELITE FOR HIS UNIQUE JEWELRY CREATIONS.	$150.00
BB267 & BB268	A PAIR OF TEXAS YELLOW ROSES ( Lucite Jewelry Reverse Carved Bangle Bracelets ): You don’t have to be from Texas to love these Lucite Yellow Rose Bangles. The detailed flowers and leaves are reverse carved and hand painted in vibrant colors. Both bracelets are set with topaz yellow rhinestones embedded in the outside of the bangle. The top bangle is flat with 4 stones inset in a diamond pattern. The other bangle has a rim on both edges and is set with groups of 2 rhinestones. You may purchase 1 alone or the 2 as a set. They are fresh from France and make a pretty and wonderfully smart fashion treat. (Buy 1 for yourself and give the other as a gift to a special friend!) Condition: Excellent. Size: Top Flat Bangle – 3/4" wide, 2 5/8” inner opening, 1/4" deep. Bottom Rimmed Bangle – 3/4" wide, 2 5/8” inner opening, 3/8” deep. The pair together are 1 1/2" wide.	$60.00 Each Or $110 For The Pair
BB238	PINK & WHITE DELIGHT ( Vintage Lucite Bangle Set ): The color pink seems fresh and trendy again. Since there is no pink Vintage Bakelite, this set of Vintage pearlite Lucite bangles may be just the thing you are looking for. A set of six bangles combine to give you an arm full of shades of pink. (There is no orange in these bangles, only pink, rose and white.) At the center are two pearlite bangles, one white and one pink. Two thin Vintage pink bangles are set with rhinestones and on the outside are two pearlite bangles that alternate dashes of pale pink and rosy pink. The set is light weight and silky on your wrist. Try something different – assert your own style. These 1950’s bangles are something old and something new for you. Condition: Excellent. The white pearlite bangle has a few light marks on it. They are “vintage”, too. Size: Total set is 2 1/8” wide, 2 5/8” inner opening, 1/8” to 1/4” thick walls.	$25.00 For The Set
BB243	BAKELITE BANGLES – FASHION’S FAVORITE ( Vintage Bakelite Jewelry Set of Three Bangles ): Fashion has embraced the bangle bracelet as a “must have” accessory! What is more fun than a set of Bakelite bangles “clacking” on your wrist? This set of three carved Vintage Bangles includes a pair of creamed corn bangles and a rich toffee marbleized center bangle. All of the bracelets are carved – the pair of cream corn is a matched set. One of them is slightly darker than the other. In the photo one appears a bit pinkish on my monitor, but they are both really creamed corn color. Add to the set – black or green would be a knock out! Mix and Match is what keeps collectors on the hunt for new additions to their “stack”. Bakelite is addicting, but has no dangerous side effects! Condition: Excellent. THIS IS A VINTAGE BAKELITE COLLECTOR’S SET	$225.00
BB236	MELT IN YOUR MOUTH ( Vintage Bakelite Jewelry Pin and Earring Set ): No matter what the season, this Vintage Bakelite set from my personal collection is sure to seduce you with the richness of its colors and terrific fashion savvy. These yummy pieces have been created by using Vintage Bakelite stock, cut, polished, reassembled and laminated into a stylish bar pin and wonderful clip earrings. I purchased this set at a fashionable craft show in NYC about 15 years ago. The shades of autumn are blended in a luscious symphony of color. Translucent marbleized butterscotch and rootbeer dominate the pin with touches of opaque cream corn and applejuice. Melt in your mouth delicious colors! Notice how cleverly the slices are assembled to form the mirror image clip earrings. The long pin back has a safety clasp. In this case, a picture is really better than words. Classy and sassy, this Vintage Bakelite set would be a striking addition to your collection – or a dazzling, unforgettable gift. Condition: Excellent. Size: Pin 3 1/4” long, 1 1/8” wide, 1/2”deep. Earrings 1 3/4” long (remember that part of this goes up your ear), 1’ wide. SOLD ONLY AS A SET	$350.00 For The Set
BB213	*CATS RULE ( French Bakelite Jewelry Clamper Bracelet ):* You can’t beat the sophistication and sly humor of French Bakelite. Dogs, especially Scotties, have been popular with Bakelite collectors since the 1940’s. Finally cats are taking their rightful place with Deco designers. This French Bakelite black and off-white cat clamper bracelet is the perfect novelty accessory for anyone who loves cats. These cute kitties are cut out and applied to the clamper bracelet. Clamper closings are nice because you don’t have to slip the bracelet over your hand. They have brass studs for eyes and the bracelet closes in the front. This color combination is always elegant and these “aristocats” make a striking pair – these cats rule! Condition: Excellent. The hinge is tight. Size: Clamper is 3/4” wide, over 1/4” deep. Oval opening is 6 1/2”. It will fit a small or medium wrist up to 6 1/4”.	$225.00
BB134	MATCHED MARBLEIZED STACK ( Vintage Bakelite Jewelry Bangles & Earrings ): Look! I’ve found a set of 3 thick “gouge” patterned carved Vintage Bakelite Bangles. (1930-40) This stack of matching marbleized bangles includes the colors - olive, peanut butter and creamed spinach. I’ve saved you the trouble of trying to match this distinctive pattern by putting them together for you. All three are of the same inner opening size and wall thickness. There is also a pair of Vintage Marbleized clip earrings to match. In the 1930’s through the 1940’s when Bakelite bangles were the height of fashion, they were always worn in multiples. You can wear this delicious stack together or mix them with other bangles to create your own unique form of self-expression. Bangles are like building blocks – the possibilities are endless. Condition: Excellent. Some light surface scratches. They are, after all, vintage. Size: Stack of 3 is 2 5/8” high, all inner openings are 2 1/2”, wall thickness 1/4”. Clip earrings are 1” square, 1/4” deep. THIS IS A VINTAGE BAKELITE COLLECTOR’S SET.	$375.00
BB212	FRESH STRAWBERRIES FOR SALE ( French Bakelite Jewelry Pin ): Delightful and delicious to behold! Collectors of vintage Bakelite dream of owning a fruit or vegetable brooch. You can have this yummy Strawberry Brooch by contemporary designer Judith Evans for a much lower price than true Bakelite. Made of French Bakelite, the berries have the look and feel of vintage Bakelite, but since they do not contain formaldehyde, the colors will not change over time. The strawberry bar pin has three huge fully rounded berries and three veined leaves on a celluloid chain. There is a 2 piece inset pin back with a safety clasp. A desirable and charming pin to add to your collection. Condition: Excellent. Size: Pin Bar 2 1/4" long, with Berries 3" high, each Berry 1 1/4" by 1".	$185.00
BB230	GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE ( Vintage Bakelite Jewelry Rooster Pin ): One of the things I look forward to is discovering new artists who are working with Vintage Bakelite. Here is a bright and one-of-a-kind rooster pin hand carved from 4 different colors of Vintage Bakelite. The head is a deep marbleized red, the body is marbleized emerald green and the legs are yellow. All of these pieces came from an old MahJong rack. The marbleized brown tail feathers are from a Vintage Bakelite cutlery set. The yellow beak is fossilized amber. Dave Hunter did all of this highly detailed work – imagine the time put into this cheerful Rooster Pin. Dave signed this pin and dated it “4-16-06”. It has a safety catch pin back. At work or play, what a fun way to greet the day. Condition: Mint. Size: 2 3/4” high, 2 7/8” wide. Laminated 1/4” deep.	$100.00
BB094	THE RICH ALLURE OF REVERSE CARVING ( Vintage Bakelite Jewelry Clips / Earrings ): The most unusual and valuable of all Vintage Bakelite Jewelry used the technique of under carving. This pair of 1930’s clips is back carved and hand painted on the reverse to create mirror image sunflowers frozen in time. Originally clear to imitate crystal, the years have turned this clear carved jewelry to a pale apple juice color. Transparent items were 15% to 20% more expensive than opaque raw material and with the added labor of both hand carving and painting, reverse carved jewelry found itself at the high end of the price spectrum. This pair of estate clips have a laminated stripe of cream corn opaque Bakelite running diagonally across the center. As intended, these clips can be worn as a striking accent to a dress or even better, clipped to the notches of a blazer collar. I wear them as earrings - good Bakelite earrings are non-existent. By flattening the small prongs and adding a slip-on ear pad, I have something no one else has - reverse carved earrings. (You can also buy eyeglass ear pads at the drugstore and stick them on. This has worked perfectly for me for years.) Condition: Excellent. the clips are tight. One tiny flea bite on a domed edge does not show. Light scratches are not visible to the naked eye. Size: 2" long, 1 1/4" wide, 1/4" deep. THIS IS A VINTAGE BAKELITE COLLECTOR’S SET.	$225.00 For the set
BB086	COLLECTORS CRAVE VINTAGE ( Vintage Bakelite Jewelry Carved Bangle Bracelet ): Vintage Bakelite jewelry (1930 - 40’s) has been avidly collected for the past 20 years. Wide carved bangle bracelets like this one have achieved heightened popularity - and escalating prices! Deeply carved in a floral and leaf design, this splendid 1 1/2" wide vintage piece is a marbleized deep mellow cream corn color. The edges of the bracelet are carved away to accent the 2 central floral motifs. A bangle similar to this is pictured in the new "Warman’s Jewelry", 3rd Edition, on page 150. Of course it test positive for Bakelite and is a recognizable pattern to vintage collectors. It looks fabulous worn between browns or blacks. Own it now! Condition: Excellent. Very light wear. Size: 1 1/2" wide, 2 1/2" inner opening, 3/8" thick. THIS IS A VINTAGE COLLECTOR’S PIECE.	$450.00
BB119	A RARE PAIR ( Vintage Bakelite Jewelry Mosaic Dress Clips / Earrings ): If this rare set of Vintage Bakelite dress clips/earrings doesn’t make people sit up and take notice, I don’t know what will. Black deeply, heavily carved leaf shaped clips are inset with dainty circles of glass mosaic flowers in white, yellow and green. (c. 1930) It is rare to see such a combination of skill and artistry in one pair of Bakelite clips. They look superb as earrings. Just flatten the prongs, add ear pads and you have a pair of unmatchable Vintage Bakelite Earrings. If you want a dramatic, yet feminine look, you can’t beat this combination. Condition: Excellent. The clips are tight. Size: 2 1/4” high, 1 1/8” wide, 1/4” deep. THIS IS A VINTAGE BAKELLITE COLLECTOR’S SET.	$200.00
BB139, BB140, BB141	BRAVO TO FRENCH HANDS ( French Bakelite Jewelry Pin ): These beautifully manicured hands are made of Galalith, known as French Bakelite. French Bakelite has the look and feel of Bakelite, but does not test as American Bakelite because one of its ingredients is skimmed milk. The 2 smaller coral colored vintage design "drama queen" hands have a "V" shaped ring decorated with 3 rhinestones. A large stone flanked by rhinestones forms a fancy cuff bracelet. The top hand has an emerald colored stone in the center of the bracelet; the bottom hand has a ruby colored stone. The large hand has ring with a topaz colored stone and a double chain bracelet with a large topaz colored stone. Each hand has hand painted light coral colored finger nails. The pin backs are heat set and each has a safety clasp closure. Add one of these conversation pieces to your collection now. Condition: Excellent. Size of small hands: 2 1/2" long, 7/8" wide, 3/8” deep. Size of large hand: 3 1/2” long, 1 1/8” wide, 1/2” deep.	BB139 $135.00 BB140 $175.00 BB141 SOLD!
BB060	DELICIOUS BOWTIE BANGLES ( Judith Evans Resin Jewelry Bangle Bracelet ): Judith Evans signed this delicious 4 color "Bowtie" Bangle. The bangle has a base color of ivory with bowties of red, orange, green and butterscotch. The colors remind me of Gummy Bears! Made from her own phenol resin formula, this bracelet feels and looks like Vintage Bakelite. Better in some ways - the inner dimension allows ladies with larger hands to wear these and those with small wrists can simply add spacers. And look at the price! You could never get vintage bowties at this price. Grab it fast. You will be so pleased. Condition: Mint. Size: 5/8" wide, 2 5/8" inner dimension, 7/16" walls.	SOLD!
BB030	SHULTZ PATRIOTIC U.S.A. ( Vintage Bakelite Jewelry Shultz Pin ): A piece of history as well as a wonderful patriotic Bakelite pin created by Ron and Ester Shultz. All of their pieces are made from Vintage Bakelite. As a special tribute to 9-11, Ron and Ester made a limited edition of this USA pin which they signed and dated 9-11-01. It has a red Bakelite bar with a white heart and a blue celluloid chain with U.S.A. in Bakelite cut out dangles. The back has a simple safety clasp pin. A moving reminder to a day that brought all American’s together united in thought and deed. Condition: Mint. Total size is 2" wide, 3" long. Bar is 2" by 3/4". Letters are about 3/4" high.	$250.00
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