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Vintage Celluloid Jewelry
Celluloid isone of the first plastics created.Old andrare celluloid jewelry is very collectible.Search eBay for vintage celluloid bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings,and beads. Celluloidwas developed in the 1850's in England. Celluloid jewelry came on the market around1900 and became popular during the Art Deco period.Celluloid pieces tend to be thinner andlighter than Bakelite.
Celluloidjewelery can be flammable and is generally more brittle than other plastic jewelry.Celluloid jewelry can be damaged by moisture,extreme temperatures, and chemicals.Many books and sites discuss how to authenticate collectible plasticjewelry and costume jewelry.
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