{"product_id":"vintage-authentic-bakelite-bangle-cherry-red-catalin-with-gold-laminate-band-1930s-1940s-tested","title":"Vintage Authentic Bakelite Bangle – Cherry Red Catalin With Gold Laminate Band – 1930s–1940s Tested","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA striking and highly collectible vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003echerry red Bakelite bangle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e featuring its original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003egold-tone laminated inlay band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e— a rare and desirable design element found in early Catalin jewelry. Fully authenticated through Simichrome testing, this piece produced a rich amber-yellow oxidation result consistent with true 1930s–1940s Bakelite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe bangle features a smooth domed profile, a vibrant red hue with deep glass-like shine, and a beautifully preserved laminate band that wraps cleanly around the entire circumference. With its comfortable slightly rounded inner fit and medium-wide form, this is a standout collector’s piece perfect for stacking or wearing solo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRed Bakelite, especially laminated designs, is among the most coveted colors in vintage plastics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Authentic vintage Bakelite (Simichrome tested)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 1930s–1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Cherry red with gold-tone laminated band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eProfile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Smooth domed with laminate inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e19.42 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e15.70 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInterior circumference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e7 3\/4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Excellent vintage condition; laminate intact and smooth; light age-related surface wear consistent with true vintage Bakelite, no cracks or chips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Interior circumference: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e7 3\/4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Width: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e15.70 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Weight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e19.42 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Design feature: Gold-tone laminated wrap band (rare)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStyling Notes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRed Bakelite is bold, glamorous, and instantly eye-catching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis piece pairs beautifully with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003egold jewelry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eyellow, butterscotch, or black Bakelite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eneutrals for a pop of color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eclassic Art Deco or Hollywood-inspired looks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe laminate band elevates the design, giving it a more refined, jewelry-forward presence compared to standard Bakelite bangles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCollector's Note \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLaminated Bakelite bangles are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003esignificantly rarer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e than solid-color pieces. The gold-tone inlay is a hallmark of early Catalin artistry and dramatically increases desirability among collectors. Red Bakelite itself is already a premium color due to its limited production and high demand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis piece is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efully authenticated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003estructurally sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eretaining its laminate band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ean early 20th-century example of advanced molding technique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA standout addition to any curated Bakelite collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betty Lily and Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48389709168880,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5357\/4896\/files\/Photoroom_20251205_165744.jpg?v=1764983257","url":"https:\/\/bettylilyandcompany.com\/products\/vintage-authentic-bakelite-bangle-cherry-red-catalin-with-gold-laminate-band-1930s-1940s-tested","provider":"Betty Lily and Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}