Bakelite Pins and Bangles Coming Back

Bakelite jewelry from the 1920s to the 1940s was colorful, well-designed and inexpensive, which made it popular during the Depression years. As recently as 2018, it was getting auction prices as high as $1,500 for a rare carved black and butterscotch colored bangle bracelet (not pictured). Since then, the jewelry has been selling significantly lower, […]

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