Vintage Round Butterscotch Bakelite Beads w/Sea Beads Barrel Clasp 19" Necklace A vintage round butterscotch Bakelite beaded necklace with a barrel clasp is a Classic Piece of Jewelry, Often associated with the Mid - 20th Century. The necklace features beads made of Bakelite, a type of plastic from the 1930s or 1950s. Bakelite, an early plastic, was a popular material for jewelry during the Art Deco era. known for its warm, amber-like color and durability, and the beads are strung together with a barrel clasp for closure. The "butterscotch" refers to the warm, yellow-brown color of the Bakelite beads, reminiscent of the candy.