Lot 5 Bakelite Vintage 3-3"" Bangle Bracelets Butterscotch Green Black Tested

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Lot of 5 Bakelite Vintage 3 to 3"" Bangle Bracelets Butterscotch Green Black. Notice the beautiful finish. These are original. Lot weighs 3.3 ounces. Tested with Simichrome.What Is Bakelite?Bakelite is a castable, fire-resistant plastic that was invented by Leo Baekeland in 1909. It was originally used for industrial purposes until jewelry makers found that its light weight made Bakelite a perfect choice for designing and manufacturing inexpensive bracelets, rings, pins, and other jewelry.Bakelite jewelry became especially popular in the 1930s and 1940s after a wider assortment of colors was introduced. The new batch of Bakelite colors captured the imagination of more and more jewelry companies. Coco Chanel was a famous designer who offered Bakelite jewelry and accessories.