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Vintage Art Deco Butterscotch Bakelite Necklace Sterling Silver 925 Clasp 62.11g

Sale price  $122.00 USD Regular price  $135.00 USD
Excellent condition.See a photos

For sale is an extremely rare and highly collectible vintage Butterscotch / Egg Yolk Yellow Bakelite graduated bead necklace from the Art Deco era. This iconic piece features a unique and ingenious material structure where the rich, warm yellow-orange body beautifully interacts under direct light, revealing intense, glowing translucent marbled swirls with authentic internal patterns.
Technical Specifications:
  • Material: 100% authentic vintage phenolic resin (Bakelite / Catalin).
  • Total Weight: 62.11 grams (verified on digital scale).
  • Metal Components: Solid Sterling Silver spring ring clasp stamped "925" and original silver spacer beads.
  • Bead Profile: Beautifully graduated smooth oval / disc shape.
  • Maximum Bead Size (Center): Approx. 27mm (Diameter) x 17mm (Thickness).
  • Graduated Bead Sizes: Side oval beads measure approx. 23mm and 19mm in length.
Authenticity & Verification:
  • Simichrome Test: POSITIVE. Yields the signature heavy yellow/mustard oxidation residue on the cotton swab (see photos).
  • Optical Check: High translucency under a flashlight revealing natural, vintage manufacturing flow lines and marbled swirls. No modern plastic injection lines.
Condition Report:
  • Overall State: Excellent vintage condition with a beautiful natural butterscotch/egg yolk age patina and subtle "orange peel" surface texture under magnification.
  • Drill Holes: Clean edges with zero dangerous cracks or major chips, showing minor natural vintage wear.
  • Metal State: The 925 sterling silver clasp is fully functional and holds firmly; silver spacers show a rich, uncleaned antique patina.
  • Stringing: Currently strung on its original vintage textile thread, structurally sound and ready to wear.
Shipping & Logistics:
  • Handling: Dispatched within 1-2 business days.
  • Delivery: Shipped via registered international airmail with full worldwide tracking.
  • Packaging: Securely packed in a rigid box with heavy-duty bubble wrap protection.

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📦 Shipping

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Antique: Yes

Closure: Barrel

Occasion: Graduation

Color: Yellow

Charm Type: Bead

Main Stone Color: Yellow

Material: Bakelite

Metal: Sterling Silver

Total Carat Weight: Women's Jewelry

Jewelry Department: Fashion

Vintage: Yes

Brand: Rare

Type: Bracelet

Department: Women

Era: Retro (1935-1950)

Main Stone Shape: Oval

Style: Beaded

Original/Reproduction: Original

Country of Origin: Germany

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