Many types of plastics have been used in the production of costume jewelry. The most commonly used plastics are celluloid bakelite and Lucite. Celluloid was used in jewelry as early as the 19th century but was highly flammable and was in limited use. A non-flammatory celluloid was introduced in 1927 and became a very popular material for jewelry such as bangles, pins and hair ornaments such as combs and hatpins. Bakelite, a phenol based resin was discovered in 1909. It was widely popular in the 1930's, when plastic jewelry was the only jewelry many could afford to buy. Lucite is a clear plastic and was introduced by the Dupoint Corporation in 1937 and used in jewelry as early as 1940. It was much more cost effective and widely replaced Bakelite by the 1950's and was famous for jelly belly figurals and intaglio style jewelry. Look for examples of these types of jewelry in this category.

Bracelets

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Click for more detail... Bracelet1401	Rich Red Carved Bakelite Bangle This tested Bakelite bangle features a rich ruby red color and nice carved details. It measures 1/2 inch wide, 1/2 inch thick and 2 1/2 inches across the diameter. Fabulous condition.	Your Price: $44.00

Buckles

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Click for more detail... Bakelite9050	Mustard Bakelite Buckle This nifty belt buckle is made of mustard bakelite and goldtone metal. It measures 2 2/3 x 2 1/2 inches. Excellent Condition.	Your Price: $30.80

Dress Clips

Item #	Description	Price
Click for more detail... Bakelite300	Wonderful Carved Applejuice Bakelite Dress Clip This wonderful dress clip is made of rich applejuice bakelite and has a neat looking art deco carved design. Silvertone clip on reverse is signed Made in U.S.A. It measures 2 1/4 inches long x 1 inch wide and is slightly curved. Excellent condition.	Your Price: $31.90