{"product_id":"vintage-carved-bakelite-bangle-bracelet-reddish-orange-circa-1940s-1950s","title":"Vintage Carved Bakelite Bangle Bracelet — Reddish Orange | circa 1940s–1950s","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is Bakelite at its most artful. Where many vintage bangles rely on color alone, this exceptional piece goes further — its surface is hand-carved in a bold geometric pattern of repeating raised pyramids that catch and reflect light from every angle. In deep reddish orange with swirling marbled undertones, it's a wearable sculpture as much as it is a bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCarved Bakelite is among the most coveted finds for serious collectors. The additional labor involved in the carving process made these pieces more expensive in their day, and that desirability has only grown with time. This example has been preserved in outstanding collector-grade condition — the crisp edges of the carving remain sharp and well-defined, a true rarity for a piece eight decades old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMade in the USA during the height of American Bakelite production, this bangle embodies the bold, optimistic design spirit of the mid-20th century. Stack it, wear it solo, or display it — it commands attention either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic carved Bakelite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slip-on bangle (no clasp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reddish orange with marbled swirl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geometric pyramid pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInner Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBand Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¾ inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1940s–1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent — collector grade, carving crisp and intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on Bakelite:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bakelite is one of the world's first synthetic plastics, developed in the early 20th century and beloved by American jewelry makers for its rich colors and warm, substantial feel. Authentic vintage pieces are increasingly sought-after by collectors worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50257293344908,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1454\/2476\/files\/DSCF1815.jpg?v=1779900494","url":"https:\/\/heritagegiftscompany.com\/products\/vintage-carved-bakelite-bangle-bracelet-reddish-orange-circa-1940s-1950s","provider":"HERITAGE GIFTS COMPANY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}