This guide, among other things is to help you not buy or sell fake bakelite on eBay or anywhere else. This guide features tests to determine if an item is bakelite or not as well as some history on how...
Not sure that wonderful bangle will fit? There is an easy way to know for sure. Put your thumb and pinky finger together, Take a soft tape measure, and measure around your hand. if you don't have a soft tape...
Certain characteristic of Bakelite are unmistakable and the collector should become familiar with the weight, feel, and appearance. Confirming whether a piece is in fact Bakelite can be a complex bona fide...
Easy Instructions for Putting on Indian Glass Bangles If you are not familiar with Indian glass bangles, they can be a challenge to put on! These delicate glass bracelets take a bit of practice, but once you...
If you found this guide helpful, please click on the link and give it your vote. Thank you. Galalith or Galalithe (also called French Bakelite)sounds very appealing and collectible. And, in fact, it is. But be...
Sari shopping at Indian Selections Instructions on wearing a sari No exotic fancy dress, but a garment that is worn daily by women through the length and breadth of India, 5 metres of continuous fabric....
Indian Bangles: Current Glass Bangle Trends Indian bangles have been around for hundreds of years, but they are more fun and versatile than ever right now. Indian metal bangles are common. You can find metal...
The key to putting on a really tight bangle is to simply put a plastic bag over your hand and then slide the bangle right over the hand. The plastic bag prevents the oils in your skin from sticking on the...
If you found this guide helpful, please click the link and give it your vote . I often hear the question, "How do you know a jewelry item is real Lucite?" Lucite is a name for acrylic plastic, which was...
How to tell between a real elephant hair bracelet from non real and real ivory from non real. Elephant hair and ivory is composed of keratin. Human hair, nails, animals horns and hooves have keratin Keratin is...