The latest Depression-era item to turn ”collectible” is Bakelite jewelry, which may be worth 100 times what it cost in the 1930s. Bakelite costume jewelry that sold for anywhere from a few cents to a ...

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 ...

Some view it as a colorful step up from the least expensive plastic jewelry. Others consider it a charming step down from sterling silver and 14-karat gold jewelry. But for the growing number of ...

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 ...

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.

"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 ...

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According to Lori Verderame, Ph.D., noted antique appraiser, one of the collectibles to watch this year will be Bakelite jewelry. Bakelite is a plastic that can be easily cast into a variety of shapes ...

IT IS a busy evening in New York and a man is asking people on the street at random if they are familiar with Bakelite. None of them knows what it is, but most think it is related to food. We meet ...

I bought a wooden night table at an auction years ago. It’s a 1950s style, but the finish is reddish brown, not blond. The single drawer in the stand is marked “Heywood-Wakefield” within a circle.