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This vintage statement piece features a heavy gold-tone metal chain accented with large open-center rings made from genuine, testable green …
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This vintage statement piece features a heavy gold-tone metal chain accented with large open-center rings made from genuine, testable green marbled Bakelite (phenolic resin). The Bakelite displays rich green malachite tones with subtle yellow-tan marbling, paired with a substantial textured metal chain that gives the piece strong visual weight.
The design draws from Art Deco–era Bakelite jewelry of the 1930s–1940s, while also aligning with later mid-century and 1980s revival styles that favored bold scale and mixed materials. Similar combinations of green Bakelite and gold-tone chain appear in vintage jewelry by makers such as Napier and in later reinterpretations by designers working with historic Bakelite elements. This versatile piece can be worn as a long statement necklace or styled as a chain belt, depending on fit and preference.
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- Dimensions
- 45ʺW × 0.25ʺD × 1.75ʺH
- Brand
- Bakelite
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bakelite
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Good Condition. No Specific details to report. Unmarked but tested for Bakelite. Good Condition. No Specific details to report. Unmarked but tested for Bakelite. less
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