Question: My sister collects Bakelite jewelry and has hinted strongly that’s what she would like for her birthday. I know there is a lot of fake stuff around. How can I tell if a piece is genuine ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Bakelite jewelry was one of the only affordable accessories for women ...

People describe it as happy. Cheery. Whimsical. Bakelite fans say they feel better just looking at a piece of the jewelry. Dealer, expert and author Karima Parry calls it "an antidepressant." There is ...

Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it’s a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it’s on our have-to-have list. What: Bakelite was one of the first synthetic plastics, used originally ...

Created more than a century ago, bakelite is a completely synthetic plastic material used in industrial and commercial products. Because it doesn’t contain petroleum, it can’t be melted or recycled.

Groot is an avid collector of Bakelite plastic products, with some 4,000 items in his collection. Karraker is the great-grandson of the inventor of Bakelite, Leo Hendrik Baekeland. They met at a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A new class of Bakelite collectors is emerging, and it’s hardly the swap-meet set. The spoils: a bangle ...

Q: I saw a Bakelite bracelet on "Antiques Roadshow" worth several thousand dollars. They said there are no white Bakelite bracelets because they have turned off-white. They added, "Wouldn't you like ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This is a bakelite bowtie brooch made ...

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