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Fabulous unusual early vintage necklace made from marbled Bakelite beads in honey amber with a hint of cherry and butterscotch/egg yolk colors, and carved black wood beads, all wired in darkened brass with brass caps and clasp. Marked MADE IN FRANCE, and MOD DEP, which stands for Modele Depose. Circa 1935. The honey/cherry and butterscotch beads test positive for Bakelite using Simichrome. It weighs 84 grams, but that of course includes the wood beads and the metal findings. Wearable length i...

Amazing fabulous very big matched pair of clear Lucite tube shaped bangles with studded with two kinds of very brilliant stones: colorless and aurora borealis finished. Late 1970s, possibly French or Italian. The Lucite is bright and clear with no yellowing. Each is 7/8 inch wide, 5/8 inch thick, and 2 5/8 inch inside diameter.

Beautiful vintage marbled translucent Bakelite bangle in malachite green by the French fashion house Carven with goldtone metal mountings in rope motifs. Marked CARVEN, DEPOSE (for registered), and dated 67 with copyright symbol. Tests positive for Bakelite. 7/8 inch wide, 1/2 inch thick, and 2 9/16 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.

Stunning 1980s very heavy and substantial ebonized wood bangle with goldtone metal appliques in the form of African masks. There is a place inside (pictured) where there was a signature plaque which is now lost, and this piece is almost certainly by Dominique Aurientis. From the same estate as the signed Dominique Aurientis wood and goldtone metal mounted bangle I have listed. Inside diameters are 2 1/2 inches and 2 3/8 inches. 7/8 inch wide and 1 inch thick. Excellent condition. Photos ...

Fabulous 1980s signed Dominique Aurientis wood bangle with heavy goldtone metal appliques in the form of grapes and grape leaves. Marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS. Very weighty and substantial. I am also listing a similar bangle from the same estate. Inside diameters are 2 1/2 inches and 2 3/8 inches. 7/8 inch wide and 1 inch thick. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.

Statement signed Ugo Correani asymmetrical necklace of beautifully made and finished glowing translucent Lucite charms in the form of coral, sea anemone, and other sea life, in one of the hottest colors of the season, amber orange. The charms are strung on heavy pale creamy silk cords. With a slide clasp marked UGO CORREANI ITALY. Circa 1980. The designer Ugo Correani has had his own label since the 1970s, and also has designed jewelry for Valentino, Fendi, and Versace, as well as Karl L...

Statement signed Ugo Correani asymmetrical necklace of beautifully made and finished glowing translucent Lucite rings on silk cords, in one of the hottest colors of the season, amber orange. With a slide clasp marked UGO CORREANI ITALY. Circa 1980. The designer Ugo Correani has had his own label since the 1970s, and also has designed jewelry for Valentino, Fendi, and Versace, as well as Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Lacroix. Never worn, with its original store tag. 17 inches wearable le...

Very dramatic 1980s goldtone metal mounted wood necklace with a large detailed dimensional head of a leopard, hanging from a heavy double strand of dark red silk cord. Marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS. The leopard head element is based on 16th century Benin bronze leopard head masks which were worn as waist or hip ornaments. The leopard was a symbol of royal power in Benin and was also depicted in statues, full size masks, and other objects. Great size -- the pendant is 3 1/8 inches ...

Fabulous very big 1980s bangle in dark wood with three large detailed dimensional leopard head decorations. Marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS. The leopard head elements are based on 16th century Benin bronze leopard head masks which were worn as waist or hip ornaments. The leopard was a symbol of royal power in Benin and was also depicted in statues, full size masks, and other objects. I am also listing a matching necklace in wood with a leopard head. Great size -- 1 1/4 inches wide, ...

Jeweled clasp bracelet made from amazing very big and heavy Lucite beads in a pale amber color which shades for a fabulous ombre effect. The designer Ugo Correani has had his own label since the 1970s, and also has designed jewelry for Valentino, Fendi, and Versace, as well as Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Lacroix. Hand knotted with matching heavy cord. Marked CORREANI and MADE ITALY. With slide clasp with faux pearls glued around a flower form design of prong set glass stones in topaz an...

Fabulous and very big Lucite bangle by jewelry artist Judith Hendler. Guaranteed authentic and characteristic of her work. The opaque black is a rare color for this bracelet form. Judith Hendler's pieces were sold at Saks Fifth Avenue and other high end stores, and featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and other top magazines. Great to wear alone or layer. 2 inches wide at the bypass point and 1 inch wide/thick. Inside diameters are 2 1/2 inches and 2 1/4 inches. Fits average wrist. Excellen...

Very glam necklace with gunmetal gray glass beaded strands and with a black Lucite pendant with brilliant colorless Swarovski stones and enameled decoration, in an Art Deco revival style. The glass beaded strands are caught in matching black Lucite end stations, and the hook catch and extender chains are silvertone metal. Late 1970s or early 1980s. Marked U. CORREANI and MADE IN ITALY. By the late Italian designer Ugo Correani, who had his own label beginning in the 1970s, and also designed ...

Huge statement size Bakelite bangle in yellow (originally probably a cream color and now oxidized and aged) with a Maltese cross in goldtone metal with green Gripoix glass cabochons and small colorless strass stones. Stones are prong set. The cross is attached to the bracelet with rivets. Tests positive for Bakelite. Examples of this piece are generally considered to be early unsigned Chanels. Circa 1950. Great size -- 2 1/8 inches wide at center, 5/8 inch deep, and 2 1/2 inches ins...

Stunning statement size bangle in shiny black celluloid with dark cream celluloid applied dimensional flowers with black celluloid centers. Circa 1950. 2 5/16 inches wide, 5/8 inch deep, and 2 9/16 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is lifesize.

Stunning rare true black Bakelite clamper with a carved bow in the center, accented with engraved brass decoration. Tests positive for Bakelite and true black in that it has not oxidized to black from another color. Circa 1940. Guaranteed vintage and original. 1 1/4 inches wide at center, 6 3/8 inches inside circumference and inside diameters are 2 7/16 and 1 3/4 inches. Excellent condition. Spring is tight. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is lifesize.

Beautiful creamy palest yellow ivory Bakelite bangle carved in a stylized bamboo form. Circa 1960. Tests positive for Bakelite. Super to wear alone or stack with other bangles. 7/8 inch wide, 7/16 inch thick, and 2 1/2 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. There are two scratches (shown in photo) which will not polish off but they are not noticeable at a short distance. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is lifesize.

Fabulous and unusual apple juice Bakelite bangle with applied chrome plated metal decoration, and inset brilliant colorless strass stones. This piece is French, circa 1930. Tests positive for Bakelite. Guaranteed vintage and original. 7/8 inch wide, 3/4 inch thick, and 2 1/2 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is lifesize.

Beautiful wide black bangle with a super chic quilt motif. Great for layering or a perfect statement on its own. Circa 1970. 1 1/4 inches wide, 1/2 inch thick, and 2 9/16 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is lifesize.