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Title: Bakelite?
Post by: Maineiac on February 19, 2012, 01:15:02 PM

My wife has a jewelry box that was passed down from her grandmother. In this box we found this necklace and I was wondering if anybody was familiar with design.  I have found similar pieces online, but can't seem to find any in this color or with the gold pieces between beads. Any help would be appreciated!

Title: Re: Bakelite?
Post by: wendy177 on February 19, 2012, 02:16:52 PM

Could you please post photos of the clasp.  Is this piece heavy or light? I do not believe it is Bakelite not a color that was done but the best way to tell is to test with a white cloth place a dab of simichrome polish (it is pink in color) the on the cloth & rub on bead if the simichrome paste stays pink it is NOT bakelite if it turns a ugly yellow color on the cloth it is  bakelite. Are the beads cold to the touch??

Title: Re: Bakelite?
Post by: Maineiac on February 19, 2012, 03:22:13 PM

Thanks for the reply. Attached is a photo of the clasp.