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Melinda's Minions are created from my crazy brain's ability to always see something else in objects.

As I create these little figures they come to life and seem to have their own personality.

If 'she' makes you smile and brings you joy, then I know I have done my job. ENJOY!

Rose is ready to help you with your gardening chores! She has her tools, trowel & watering can…and LOTS of charm!

Features:

• Vintage lucite brooch (body) 1 1/4” x 2”
• Vintage Button (head) 1” diameter
• Vintage grapes button (hat)
• Vintage beads & baubles (arms & legs)
• Vintage charms (hands and feet)
• Mixed gold / silver tone chain - 27”-31”
• Finished length - 31” - 35”

…another name for this necklace could be “Protection from Pricks” 😏😆. I’ve used 3 vintage & antique thimbles floating above each other, with a handmade tassel at the bottom. The chain reflects the mixed metals of the thimbles with antique work clothes buttons giving extra style. A great necklace for the seamstress or just about anyone!

Features:

• Three Antique & Vintage thimbles 
• Four antique work clothes buttons
• Gold & silver tone chain tassel
• Gold & silver tone chain - 24”-27”
• Finished length - 27”-30”

I chose two wonderful Antique buttons to create this necklace!  1800’s red/burgundy button and a gold tone lady/girl button. I matched them with an exquisite vintage Napier chain that compliments both of these buttons. The buttons are set with the shanks intact to preserve their collectibility. A wonderful Heirloom piece to pass down!

Features:

• Late 1800’s stylized floral button - 1 1/8” diameter
• Late 1800’s lady/girl head button - 5/8” diameter 
• Vintage enameled Napier necklace - 19”- 21”
• Finished length 21”-23”

These earrings are the perfect finishing touch when you need a light and stunning pair of earrings! I repurposed these vintage clip on earrings so you can enjoy the amazing vintage stones 50 + years later!

Features:

• Two vintage circa late 1960’s-early 1970’s earrings
• Two vintage beads
• Gold filled ear wires 
• Finished length 1 3/4”

Imagine the dapper man that never left his home without his stylish cuff links. These exquisite black and white cufflinks are reimagined into a one of a kind bracelet that is sure to cause a stir!  The bracelet features eleven vintage cuff links in a pretty, perfect row.

These pieces feature:

• Eleven vintage 1915s - 1920s-era mother of pearl & celluloid cuff links set in sterling. Monogram letters are: M or W (you decide), B, H, & L
• Cufflinks range in size from 10-18 mm
• Silver toned links & clasps
• Finished length 7 1/2”

This large carved celluloid button is so dramatic! The carved rose is so cool & the neutral color will be sure to coordinate with so many outfits.

Features:

• Large vintage carved celluloid button  - 2” diameter
• Silver toned clamper bracelet.  (This will fit an average 7 1/2” wrist easily)

Vintage Pearl buttons are just stunning. They are chameleons, changing hues to coordinate with whatever color you are wearing!  This is a combination of three separate Pearl buttons that I stacked. They each have slightly different aurora hues that compliment each other.

Features:

• Vintage Pearl buttons - outer button 1 3/8” diameter.
• Matte silver toned bracelet backing - it is opened at the back so the size is adjustable. 

These petite little cuties sparkle so much more than the pictures show! The lightest of lavender color, and the lightest to wear!

Features:

• Vintage screwback lavender rhinestone earrings converted to a modern version. 7/8” x 1/4”
• Gold filled ear wires 
• Finished length 1”

These great vintage purple rhinestone earrings have so much sparkle. I have converted these screwback earrings into a modern version. You get the great mid century stones with the comfortable ear wires.

Features:

• Mid century earrings - 3/4” diameter
• Glass crystal beads
• Gold filled ear wires
• Finished length 1 1/2”

These great vintage purple & rhinestone earrings have so much sparkle. I have converted these clip on earrings into a modern version. You get the great mid century look with the comfortable ear wires.

Features:

• Vintage converted screwback earrings - 3/4” dia.
• Vintage rhinestone beads
• Sterling silver ear wires
• Finished length 1 3/4”

These late 1800’s pewter buttons were intended to replicate the much older cut steel buttons. They are bright and light and oh so easy to wear!

Features:

• Late 1800’s buttons 3/4” diameter
• Sterling silver ear wires
• Finished length 7/8”

Features:

• Vintage glass buttons - 1/2” x 3/4”
• Vintage glass crystals
• Gold filled ear wires 
• Finished length 1 3/8”

 Features:

• Large pearl 5/8” diameter 
• Vintage gold bead 1/2” diameter
• Gold filled ear wires
• Length 2”

Features:

• Two silver vintage hearts- 5/8”W 
• Two vintage crystals 
• Sterling Silver Ear Wires
• Finished length 1 1/2”

Features:

• Two antiqued silver/copper vintage hearts- 5/8”W 
• Sterling Silver Ear Wires
• Four vintage rhinestone beads
• Finished length 1 3/4”

These simple components from a vintage broken necklace are lovely. I’ve added a vintage crystal in the same blue to compliment it!

Features:

• Two vintage remnants - 1/2” x 5/8”
• Two vintage crystals
• Gold Filled ear wires
• Finished length - 1 1/8”

So much to love about this vintage button!  The lady has a stylish hat with mountains in the background. The band adjustable. Historically chic!

Features:

• Antique button - 1” diameter
• Gold toned bezel edge adjustable ring base

So much to love about this late 1800’s button!  The stylized design of Grain….wheat? Corn?  The button has a silver cast with just a hint of subtle gold showing through. The wide no pinch band is comfortable & adjustable. Historically chic!

Features:

• Antique button - 7/8” diameter
• Silver toned adjustable ring base

So much to love about this late 1800’s button!  The stylized design, the striking contrast of silver & Gold….Historically chic!

Features:

• Antique button - 1 1/16” diameter
• Gold toned filigree adjustable ring base

 Features:

• Vintage pearl chain - 19”
• Vintage compact -3”x 2 1/2”
• Vintage Tassel - 3”
• Finished length 24 1/2”

Simply wonderful black glass and rhinestone elements give you just the right amount of elegance and sparkle!

Features:

• Vintage Rhinestone and glass beads
• Sterling silver ear wires 
• Finished length 1 3/4”

The insides of vintage watches are interesting as well as beautiful. This circa 1950’s 17 jeweled watch working makes a great statement piece. The sharp contrast between the gold gears and silver toned metal is stunning. 

Features:

• vintage watch inside  - 3/4” diameter
• Silver tone wide adjustable ring band

 For my naturalists out there…
These are Vegetable Ivory button from the 1800's-1920's. They were made from the Tagua Nut from South
America between 1885- 1920. (although in
1990's they moved to restart the veg.-ivory
button trade.) They are subtle, yet make a beautiful and interesting piece of jewelry!

Features:

• Six carved vegetable ivory buttons - 1” diameter 
• Silver tone bracelet base
• Finished length 7 1/2”

I am always happy to adjust length to your specifications 

The vivid red-orange color of this brooch combined with Victorian details make this piece a showstopper! The hand formed square chain enhances the bold look and the long chains give the piece a bit of edge. You will love wearing this necklace! 

Features:

• Antique Carnelian Brooch - 2” x 3”
• Antique mesh roll chain - 18”-21”
• Vintage chains
• Finished length - 25”-28”