Distinctively You - Vintage Retro Lucite Black & White Bracelet (VB053)
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Distinctively You - Vintage Retro Lucite Black & White Bracelet. This eye-catching bracelet is crafted from genuine Lucite, featuring Vintage Retro styling and collectible Lucite. This gorgeous bracelet is comprised of black and white Lucite alternating panels, which adds drama and contrast to the piece. Each panel is threaded with stretchy elastic, allowing the bracelet to simply slip over the wrist. These highly collectible Vintage bracelets look stunning when worn... so couture!
First developed in 1901, acrylic plastic wasn't used in jewelry until the 1930's in Germany. Acrylic was favored for its crystal clear translucency and ability to be easily colored and molded. In 1941, the American costume jeweler Joseph H. Meyer Bros.
In its pure form, genuine Lucite is translucent, resembling glass or rock crystal, but it can be dyed in a wide range of colors and opacity, making it the perfect material for bold blocks of Mid-century Modern colors. Hard, water-resistant, and lightweight, Lucite can be carved and polished, and it is easy to wear.
Measurements: Width 39.00 mm Fits up to a 7" Wrist
Weight: 54.10 grams
Condition: Excellent Note: The bracelet still has its original Genuine Lucite sticker on it.
Origin: Germany
Date: Circa 1960