Any special name for these plastic beads?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Lucille.b, Nov 29, 2016.

  1. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Not bakelite. I'm very familiar w/bakelite and this isn't it. Some different kind of plastic with a faint seam.

    I wonder if these were produced to possibly mimic spinach swirl bakelite? I believe the necklace to be vintage. I purchased it over 20 years ago at a garage sale as a vintage piece. Just moving some storage items out and wondering whether to list or donate.

    Any key-words for this kind of plastic? It also has swirls that mimic aventurine, a bit of glittering gold here and there in the plastic.

    Piece doesn't seem terribly high end, but have to say I'm a bit stumped as to what to call it to view comparables.

    Thanks for taking a look.

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  2. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    They're acrylic beads.
     
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  3. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Thanks!
     
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  4. artsfarm

    artsfarm Active Member

    Whatever they end up to be, I'd definitely list them, especially if on Etsy or a similar venue where young/young-ish shoppers are. You can call it just "vintage plastic, I believe it's acrylic' (or ??)" or something similar. That marbled finish is popular nowadays, still :)
     
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  5. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I've several necklaces made with those - 50s and 60s vintage, many of them German.
     
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  6. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Thank you both. Good info and advice! :)
     
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