Vintage Vault Find Cherry Red Marbled Bakelite Crescent Earrings BAKE8021

Name: Vintage Vault Find Cherry Red Marbled Bakelite Crescent Earrings BAKE8021
Brand: agrainofsand-usa
Price: 38.00 USD
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A truly unusual Vintage Vault Find! These beautiful cherry-red vintage earrings were discovered in our vintage bead hoard, and I have only one pair available.

The earrings feature glossy, crescent-shaped Bakelite forms in a rich cherry-red color with subtle marbling, areas of transparency, and lovely variations in tone. When the light catches the surface, the material reveals depth and warmth, giving these small statement earrings a wonderful vintage character.

What makes this pair especially interesting is the unusual wire finding. Rather than a conventional post or clip closure, each earring features a slender metal wire that swivels open and closed on a hinged mechanism. The distinctive construction adds to their appeal and gives them a look that feels both inventive and unmistakably vintage.

The crescent-shaped earring itself measures approximately ¾ inch, making this a lovely understated size. They offer the color and character of vintage Bakelite without the scale of a large statement earring.

Bakelite, one of the earliest commercially successful synthetic plastics, became especially popular in jewelry during the 1920s through the 1940s. Its rich colors, sculptural possibilities, and distinctive marbling made it a favorite for vintage costume jewelry. Cherry red is particularly eye-catching, and pieces with interesting shapes and unusual hardware are fun finds for collectors.

These earrings have a wonderful retro feel that would complement a vintage jewelry collection or add a pop of rich red to an everyday outfit. Their unusual crescent shape and swiveling wire closures make them a particularly interesting discovery from our vintage bead hoard.

Only one pair is available, making this a true one-of-a-kind Vintage Vault Find.

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