Bakelite Bakelite is a variety of moldable plastic that was invented by Leo Baekeland in 1909. Technically, this colorful plastic is a thermosetting phenol-formaldehyde resin. A specialized cast iron machine called a Bakelizer was constructed to manufacture this first...
Bombé Pink Sapphire and Diamond Pavé Bombé Ring. The term bombé (from the French for bomb or rounded like a bomb) refers to a rounded or dome shape in jewelry design. Generally, the item is rounded on the top with bulged or pushed-out sides and a plump outline. Bombé...
Boule Ring A boule ring is a ring with a domed head which is usually set with pave set gemstones. It came in fashion around 1935. See also bombé.The term boule (from French: ball, globe) is also applied to flame fusion synthetic gemstone rods (originally applied to...
Brick Link Brick link consists of rows of abutted rectangular links, off-set every other row, resembling a brick masonry pattern. Brick links can be found in necklaces and bracelets. Originally brick link was a Victorian fashion, but the motif enjoyed a revival in...
Art Deco Calibré Sapphire and Gold Cigarette Case. Circa 1925. Cigarette Case A cigarette case is a box or pouch designed to hold cigarettes. During the 1920s through the 1950s smoking accessories were very popular. Elaborate gold, silver, platinum boxes, often...
Cigarette Holder Art Deco Cartier Amber, Diamond and Onyx Cigarette Holder. A cigarette holder is a rather elegant accessory for both ladies and gentlemen designed to hold a cigarette. These elongated tubular devices were made from a wide range of materials ranging...
