Curated Finds: 1930s Carved Celluloid Necklace
This little necklace is from the 1930s, made of cream-colored carved celluloid beads that graduate softly in size, with sweet floral details and a simple screw clasp. It’s not a big statement piece—more delicate and pretty, the kind of thing you could imagine a woman slipping on for a summer garden party or just to dress up a blouse.
Celluloid was the “new” material of the time, often used in place of ivory, and pieces like this carry the charm of an era when design was thoughtful, even in something so small. I love how it feels both wearable and collectible—quietly elegant, with nearly a century of history behind it.
