Flaunt your looks with Bakelite Jewelry

Flaunt your looks with Bakelite jewelry

Bakelite is a fire resistant, castable plastic which was invented in 1909 by Leo Baekeland. This plastic is actually used for industrial purpose until the jewelry makers realize that they can use this light weight material to design and manufacture bracelets, pins, rings and other jewelry which will be cheaper consider to other jewelry. The jewelries became popular in 1930’s and 1940’s when a wide variety of colours was introduced.

The costume jewelry manufacturers were fascinated to Bakelite because it was bit difficult to

cut and polish and magnificent brooches, bracelets and beads can be manufactured with this material. The surface is scratched to give decorative patterns.

The wide range of colours is available like Butterscotch, Creamed Corn, Egg Yolk, and Salmon.

Some Bakelite is marbled and they are popularly known as Creamed Spinach, Mississipi Mud,

and Chocolate Sundae. They are extremely beautiful and attractive. Lime Jell-O, Root Beer and Cherry Juice are translucent Bakelite which is not easily available.

The most famous among all Bakelite jewelry is bracelet. The bracelets are large and

medallion or block shaped beads are strung together on the elastic strip. Some Bakelite

bracelets are hinged and they are curved in such a way that it gives shape of serpent. In some bracelets the left side of the back is open so that it can slip onto the wrist easily. The chrome accents and Czech glasses are sometimes incorporated while designing a Bakelite bracelet.

Beautifully curved Bakelite dress clips are sold in single pieces and also in pairs and are usually cheaper than pins. Bakelite clip earrings are also very popular item and the price is reasonable.

Fake Bakelite jewelry is easily available in market therefore you must check the authenticity of the material before purchasing it Gemco Designs offer you different varieties of Bakelite jewelry which are not only authentic but are exquisitely designed that makes you look attractive and elegant once worn.