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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Marie Forjan, post: 3293501, member: 147&quot;]One thing, before you test a bead for Bakelite make sure it&#039;s clean. Old cigarette smoke and dirt can give a false reading. Clean just the one bead with a damp cloth and a little mild detergent. Don&#039;t dunk or soak the necklace, depending on the material you may harm it (see below). Also I don&#039;t think it&#039;s a good idea to get the cord wet if you can avoid it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is what a positive Bakelite test looks like:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]298494[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>JMHO, by the look of it and the way the beads are carved, I would say not Bakelite.&nbsp; I agree, more likely ivory, or if a plastic, possibly celluloid. Do not get it wet if you think it is celluloid, see this for cleaning it:</p><p><a href="http://www.hqjewels.com/how-to-clean-celluloid-jewelry/#:~:text=If%20you%20see%20stains%20or,also%20apply%20soap%20if%20needed" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.hqjewels.com/how-to-clean-celluloid-jewelry/#:~:text=If%20you%20see%20stains%20or,also%20apply%20soap%20if%20needed" rel="nofollow">http://www.hqjewels.com/how-to-clean-celluloid-jewelry/#:~:text=If you see stains or,also apply soap if needed</a>.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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