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Bakelite and Other Plastic Jewelry

Collectible plastic jewelry including Bakelite, Lucite, Celluloid and more
Bakelite Jewelry
Information on jewelry crafted from this colorful plastic along with tips on how to test for the real deal.
Bakelite Jewelry Price Guide
A guide to help you value and price your vintage Bakelite jewelry.
Ways to Test Bakelite for Authenticity
With the price continually rising, many people wonder if old plastic items they own might in fact be made of Bakelite. You'll find six of the most popular and effective ways to test Bakelite here.
About Collectible Plastic Jewelry
Learn more about celluloid, Bakelite and lucite with information from author Karima Perry.
Gale's Bakelite Guide
A site Bakelite lovers and learners alike won't want to miss. Lots of information on the new Asian "fakelite" as well.
Schultz Bakelite Jewelry
Learn more about a couple that takes older Bakelite pieces and turns them into extraordinary collectibles.
They've Gotta Have It
A Forbes.com news feature about a man who got in lots of trouble collecting Bakelite jewelry. You'll have to click past the opening ad, but it's worth the effort.

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