VINTAGE *WEDDING CAKE CELLULOID* FLORAL w/RHINESTONES NECKLACE & SCREW EARRINGS

Description

~ Vintage ~
Wedding Cake Celluloid Necklace & Earrings with Rhinestones
This Fabulously Retro-ChicVintage Necklace and Earrings set is made of what is called "Wedding Cake Celluloid". They both feature tiny white shells that make up the center flowers that are secured to the celluloid background and have clear, sparkly rhinestone accents. The necklace measures 16 1/2" in length and the pendant measures 1 1/8" in diameter. The earrings have a non-pierced screw-on back and measure 3/4" in diameter.
This wonderfulVintage set is a fabulous retro 'find'! It is in excellent condition with minimal wear and is un
signed.
There are no missing stones.
The following information is from The Chatsworth Lady...a site I found that was very helpful and clear in defining this piece I'm listing...
Within the genre of vintage celluloid jewelry from the first half of the 20
th
century, there exists a group known to collectors as Featherlite, Featherweight and Bubbleite....a
perfect example of this style is colloquially referred to as “Wedding Cake Celluloid”. Often these “carved” (actually molded) white pieces were also studded with clear rhinestones – a very bling’d wedding cake for sure! The presence of a quantity of rhinestones will naturally make the piece seem somewhat heavier than its natural weight, but it will still be lighter than if made from “normal” celluloid material.
"Although the Lightweights do belong to the celluloid “family” they are not
exactly
the same in terms of chemical composition. As a result they are not only considerably lighter than normal celluloid but they are also softer and more brittle. The brittleness makes it more prone to damage from physical shocks; drop it on the floor, or whack the bracelet against a granite countertop, and it’s more likely to crack or chip than a classic celluloid. The softness factor means it’s more easily damaged by heat sources. Contact with water is, in general, probably not a great idea either; if cleaning is needed, a dry soft brush – and patience – is the best bet.
The main thing to remember when searching for celluloid jewelry and encountering any of the Lightweights – and many will probably be not described specifically as such – is that they were NOT made in the 1920s or 1930s. They are of course vintage, having been made in the 1950s, but they are not and should not be represented as Art Deco era jewelry. Enjoy them in their own right for what they really are: One of the very last chapters in the story of vintage celluloid adornments!"
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