Art Deco Black, Ivory & Amber Bakelite Bracelet 1930s

This exceptional Art Deco bracelet is a celebration of color, form, and the daring creativity of early plastic jewellery. Its construction is extraordinary - five rows of elongated, flat-sided Bakelite segments are stacked with precision, forming a wide, sculptural silhouette. Each segment is ribbed, giving depth and texture while creating a rhythmic architectural pattern.
The colour palette of deep black, warm ivory, and glowing amber evokes classic materials such as ivory, amber, and jet, long cherished in Victorian and Edwardian jewellery, now reimagined in Bakelite, one of the first plastics used for fashion jewellery. Two black Bakelite and four chrome crossbars add subtle structural support and a modern metallic accent.
Rare, unusual, and exquisitely designed, this bracelet is a wearable sculptural statement, capturing the elegance, innovation, and joyful creativity of 1930s Art Deco jewellery.
 
Date: Circa 1930s
Style: Art Deco/Machine Age
Materials: Bakelite black, ivory and amber with chrome accents
Design Features:
Five-row wide stacked construction
Rectangular, flat-sided Bakelite segments with ribbed texture
Alternating color pattern
Two black Bakelite and four chrome crossbars (structural detail)
Stretch construction for comfortable wear
Condition: Excellent vintage condition 
 
Ref: T575