Art Deco Bakelite cherries and cellulose link chain necklace

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Description : What fun this piece is! The red colors of the cherries bring about so much nostalgia. Bakelite was one of the first plastics manufactured, and was often used in jewel ry as an alternative to fine materials, which made the pieces very cost effective and available to a broader population. Bakelite also lent itself to creating brilliant colors like the red and green seen in this necklace, which is only 15 inches long so it hangs very close around the neck. Cellulose acetate is what the chain is made of, and is a popular material for eyeglasses because of its durability and strength. The cherries are significant in size, which make this necklace a very big statement to wear, with a fabulous history. Item Number : P244 Category : NECKLACE Brand : BAKELITE Show more