This green vintage Bakelite bracelet is unique. The bangle has a slight square shape, and the green has subtle swirls in it. You'll definitely love it!
Bakelite is a synthetic resin
chemically formulated and named after its Belgian inventor, Chemist
L.H.Baekeland c.1909. It is pronounced "Bay Ka Lite". Originally it
was used for molding items that were previously done of celluloid or hard
rubber. One of the original uses was for pool balls. It is collectible in all
its forms including jewelry, buttons, radio cases, lamps, dresser sets and many
more items.
To know if you have a
Bakelite piece rub your fingers over the piece. You can grasp the piece with one
hand and use the thumb to rub) until it is warm, then smell. It is
unforgettable - formaldehyde or a carbolic acid. Familiarize yourself with this
odor. Not all pieces will have the same odor intensity, but it will be there.
Sourced (http://www.worldint.com/science/bakelite.html)
