24K Gold Lucite Bangle Bracelet

Jewelry : Vintage : Plastics

 

The examples shown in this listing are imported reproduction plastic bangles. Most generally these will be found described as 'vintage lucite'. They are all brand new and come from the same supplier. Generally also advertised as interior decorated with 24K gold or sterling silver. See additional pictures to view the different designs known to be available.

These are often variously dated from the 1940's through the 1960's and usually are priced as though vintage, even when no date of manufacture is given. No makers marks.

Look at the item, not the price. A seller may suggest they know their bracelet is an old example because it once belonged to their grandmother or because...? (name any other likely reason). They might also hint that they are not very knowledgeable about collectible jewelry at the same time. The price on a mimic item will invariably be much higher than its real retail value, as a newer, mass produced decorative item, but that price will usually also still be much lower than one would normally expect to be asked to pay for an authentically old item. Temptation pricing will almost always lure the unwary into making a quick impulse buy, because they are made to believe they are viewing an accidental 'bargain.'

Item ID: 2007RP0003