People describe it as happy. Cheery. Whimsical. Bakelite fans say they feel better just looking at a piece of the jewelry. Dealer, expert and author Karima Parry calls it "an antidepressant." There is ...

A new class of Bakelite collectors is emerging, and it’s hardly the swap-meet set. The spoils: a bangle or three with inlaid geometrics, perhaps a marbled ring with bursts of bezel-set gemstones. That ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Bakelite jewelry was one of the only affordable accessories for women ...

Created more than a century ago, bakelite is a completely synthetic plastic material used in industrial and commercial products. Because it doesn’t contain petroleum, it can’t be melted or recycled.

If you've ever wandered through a vintage shop or a flea market, you might've stumbled upon a shiny, colorful piece of jewelry that caught your eye. More often than not, you were looking at Bakelite – ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate Matthams Spencer is a Paris-based writer who covers jewelry. Vintage jewellery makes a thoughtful and unique Christmas gift.

Millennials and Gen Z are fueling global growth in pre-owned jewelry with an emphasis on craftsmanship and eco-consciousness. Courtesy Levy's Fine Jewelry In a luxury landscape where “sustainability” ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A new class of Bakelite collectors is emerging, and it’s hardly the swap-meet set. The spoils: a bangle ...