Highly sought-after Art Deco-era Cherry Bakelite beaded necklace — a true collectible treasure for lovers of vintage elegance.

RARE FIND! Exquisite Art Deco 1930’s Cherry Bakelite Faceted Bead Necklace.

Highly sought-after Art Deco-era Cherry Bakelite beaded necklace — a true collectible treasure for lovers of vintage elegance.

Crafted during the golden age of Bakelite jewelry, this extra-length necklace features a stunning parade of hand-faceted, oval-shaped cherry bakelite beads that gracefully graduate in size. The rich, deep cherry-red hue, combined with the subtle transparency of the Bakelite, creates a glowing, almost liquid-like effect as light passes through each bead — a hallmark of high-quality Cherry Bakelite pieces. This seductive red, often compared to pomegranate seeds or vintage red wine, was one of the most prized and difficult-to-perfect colors in Bakelite production, making genuine examples like this increasingly scarce and valuable today!

Bakelite, invented by Belgian-American chemist Leo Baekeland in 1907, was the world's first true synthetic plastic. By the 1920s and 1930s, it had become the material of choice for Art Deco jewelry designers, who embraced its versatility, vibrant color palette, and sculptural possibilities. Cherry Bakelite, in particular, became synonymous with luxury costume jewelry during this period, often worn by fashionable women as a bold statement of modernity and style.

The necklace is beautifully completed with a Art Deco-era silver-plated clasp, adorned with sparkling rhinestones.

Today, genuine Cherry Bakelite necklaces of this size,length and condition are highly coveted by collectors and vintage enthusiasts alike, with similar examples commanding prices of up to R8000 on the antique market.

Measurements :The necklace with a length of 84cm , the largest bead measures 3.1cm x 2.2cm and smallest bead measures 8mm x 6mm.The necklace with a weight of 74.8 grams