
Wartime / Utility Fashion · 1940s · American
Production
mass-produced
Material
plastic pearls
Culture
American
A multi-strand bracelet composed of graduated faux pearl beads in cream and pale yellow tones, connected by wire threading. The bracelet features approximately four to five strands of uniform round beads that create a clustered, dimensional effect when worn. The plastic pearls have a lustrous finish that mimics natural pearls, reflecting the wartime era's use of synthetic materials as substitutes for precious materials. The wire construction allows flexibility while maintaining the bracelet's structured appearance. This type of costume jewelry was popular during the 1940s when rationing made genuine materials scarce, representing the ingenuity of wartime fashion accessories.
Lineage: “Coco Chanel pearl styling”
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