Vintage Plastic Jewelry

Celluloid

Although invented much earlier than Bakelite, being a by-product of the photographic processing industry and used, like Bakelite, as a substitute for more expensive materials, Celluloid was highly flammable and did not really come into it’s own until the 1920’s.

Green Celluloid Bracelet

 

$220.00 Free Postage Worldwide

A beautiful and stylish vintage Celluloid plastic sectional bracelet in two shades of green interspersed with large transparent beads containing flecks of green.

 

In 1927 a new non-flammable material, marketed by the Celluloid Corporation under the trade name “Lumarith” was launched. This material could be manufactured in bright, sometimes lurid, colours or transparent with inclusions, like coloured or metal flakes. New injection moulding techniques meant large quantities of plastic objects could be produced quickly and cheaply, in almost any shape or size. Designers quickly realised the possibilities and enormous quantities of inexpensive plastic jewelry appeared on the market in the US and Europe in bold colourful designs. Brightly coloured vintage accessories like powder compacts, lipsticks, cigarette cases, vintage sunglasses and even handbags were also manufactured in Celluloid for an eager audience.

Lovely vintage pieces of celluloid jewelry and accessories are easily found at vintage fairs, thrift shops and vintage stores and they can still be purchased inexpensively – but, as with all vintage treasures, prices are rising quickly.

Orange Celluloid Bracelet

$220.00 Free Postage Worldwide

A beautiful and stylish vintage Celluloid plastic sectional bracelet in white, pink and amber interspersed with large coral beads.

 

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