{"product_id":"vintage-vault-black-bakelite-disc-dangle-beads-hand-drilled-25mm-bake827","title":"Vintage Vault Black Bakelite Disc Dangle Beads Hand Drilled 25mm #BAKE827","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Vault Find Black Bakelite Disc Dangle Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA wonderful find from a \u003cstrong\u003evintage bead hoard\u003c\/strong\u003e, these black Bakelite discs have been given new life as unique dangle beads. Each one has been \u003cstrong\u003ehand-drilled by my husband\u003c\/strong\u003e, making these especially fun vintage components for jewelry designers and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese substantial round discs measure approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25mm in diameter and 4mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e. They have a deep black color, smooth polished surface, and a simple classic shape that makes them wonderfully versatile for earrings, necklaces, pendants, mixed-media pieces, and statement jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eA Little Bakelite History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBakelite has an important place in the history of early plastics and vintage jewelry. Developed in the early 20th century, it was widely used for jewelry, beads, buttons, household items, and decorative objects. Today, vintage Bakelite is treasured by collectors and designers for its history, distinctive character, and connection to an earlier era of jewelry making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese came from a \u003cstrong\u003evintage bead hoard\u003c\/strong\u003e, and quantities are very limited. The hand-drilled holes and vintage material give each piece its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Bakelite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound disc shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 25mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 4mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-drilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne hole near the edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom a vintage bead hoard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Vault Find\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease remember that these are vintage components and may have minor signs of age, storage, or handling consistent with their history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"agrainofsand-usa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51349570158759,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5744\/6311\/files\/VintageblackBakelitediscdanglebeads25mmhanddrilledVintageVaultFind_BAKE827.png?v=1789663997","url":"https:\/\/agrainofsand.com\/products\/vintage-vault-black-bakelite-disc-dangle-beads-hand-drilled-25mm-bake827","provider":"agrainofsand-usa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}