Antique Button Jewelry

These look simple enough, but gathering & matching the buttons, then constructing them to my satisfaction was a challenge. But I persevered and my end result matched what my vision was! Hope you like them!

Features:

• 18 vintage buttons
• Silver spacer bead
• Sterling silver ear wires 
• Finished dimensions - 1/2” W  X  1 1/4” L

I’m parting with these celluloid extruded bar buttons and these unusually colored wafer buttons. These designs & colors are all that have passesd my way in my 30 + years of collecting! So unique & vivid!
Features:

• Five Vintage Celluloid Buttons - 1” x 1” x 1” & 1 1/8” diameter
• Celluloid accent button
• Silver toned Bracelet backing - 7 1/2” - 8”

Just a slight blue & burgundy/purple tint to some of these buttons that contrasts nicely to the bright gold floral buttons. So much detail to study and enjoy!

These 1800’s black glass buttons have a wonderful “lucky” horseshoe motif. Not obvious unless the light hits them just right…but striking nonetheless. There is also remnants of a luster finish on these. Wearable history!

Features:

• Antique luster glass buttons- 1/2”
• Gold filled ear wires 
• Finished length - 1 1/4”

These circa 1940’s celluloid sew through buttons are in great condition! The warm color & abstract design is a winning combination. The bonus is how incredibly light they are to wear. So much to love!

Features:

• 2 vintage celluloid buttons -1/2” diameter
• 2 vintage pearl drops
• Gold filled ear wires
• Finished length- 1 1/4”

I’ve used some chunky bright celluloid buttons for this bracelet! These 1930’s-40’s buttons have great colors, designs & depth. So much fun!

Features:

• 5 vintage celluloid buttons- approximately 1” diameter 
• Gold toned bracelet backing- 7” - 7 1/2”

I’ve used some choice celluloid buttons for this bracelet! These 1930’s-40’s buttons have great colors, designs & depth. Don’t let this one get away!

Features:

• 11 vintage celluloid buttons - 1/2” diameter
• Silver toned bracelet backing- 7 1/2”

These earrings feature deep yellow Bakelite butttons & are complimented by vintage buttons in the classic Bakelite color of burgundy. Great pop of understated color!

Features:

• Two vintage Bakelite buttons  - 1/2” diameter
• Two vintage buttons from undetermined materials - 1/2” diameter 
• Fold filled ear wires 
• Finished length 1 1/2”

These late 1800 buttons are in pristine condition! AND…they are silver toned! There are many more gold toned buttons from this period, as they were more popular. That makes silver tone buttons much more scarce. So for your consideration…these wonderful button earrings. I only have three sets, so don’t delay!

Features:

• Late 1800’s buttons - 1/2” diameter 
• Vintage pearl drops
• Sterling silver ear wires 
• Finished length on “no drop” earrings- 7/8”
• Finished length on “drops” earrings- 1 1/4”

Sarah Coventry revisited! This 1960’s - 70’s pendant & tassel are so retro cool. I’ve added an antique button to give it a bit more pizazz & interest. The filagree button has a reflective metal disc inside and will catch the light and sparkle. A classic long necklace you will love!

Features:

• Antique mirrorback buttton - 1” diameter 
• Vintage oval Ring pendant  - 1 1/4” x 1 1/2”
• Vintage tassel - 3/4” x 2 1/2”

These button earrings have delicate details that make a big impact! They have a mirror tinting behind the cutouts that catch the light. And speaking of light… these are very light to wear. I used great vintage beads for the dangles to give them a bit of movement. Lots to love!

Features:

• Late 1800’s-early 1900’s buttons - 1/2” diameter
• Gold filled ear wires
• Finished length 1 1/4”

Unlock the fun with these statement earrings! I’ve used vintage work clothes buttons that are sure to get attention!

These old overall buttons are also call “advertising buttons” because of the practice of manufacturers putting their logos on the buttons. These were popular in 1900’s-1935.

Features:

• Two Antique Overall Buttons -  11/16” diameter
• Sterling silver ear wires 
• Finished length - 1 1/2” 

These late 1800’s buttons combine the elegance of gold bordering with the striking brilliance of cut steel embellishments. Versatile, lovely, wearable history!

Features:

• Late 1800’s buttons - 5/8” diameter
• Sterling silver ear wires
• Finished length 7/8”

These lovely 1800’s buttons have a border of mirror back circles to give them sparkle! A simple Lily design is so stunning! Wearable, Gorgeous history!

Features:

• Two late 1800’s buttons - 1/2” diameter 
• Gold filled ear wires
• Finished length 7/8”

These lovely 1800’s buttons have a pale lavender mauve tint to them & a sweet floral vine motif. Wearable, Gorgeous history!

Features:

• Two late 1800’s buttons - 1/2” diameter 
• Two crystal luster beads
• Gold filled ear wires
• Finished length 1 1/4”

These cut steel buttons were made from late 1700’s thru early 1800’s by riveting small steel pieces onto a brass backing. Originally they were thought of as a substitute for diamonds and marcasite. They must have sparkled in the candlelight of an evening gathering! I have left the shank on the back to preserve their collectibility.

Features:

• Two cut steel buttons - 1/2” diameter
• Luster crystal beads
• Sterling silver ear wires

These great faceted glass luster buttons were made to imitate the look of cut steel & marcasite buttons. They catch the light and sparkle!

Features:

• Two antique glass buttons - 1/2” diameter 
• Vintage crystals
• Sterling silver ear wires 
• Finished length 1 1/4”

Lovely vintage glass buttons with luster finish were made in the early to mid 1900’s. The quality is wonderful and the sparkle will have all eyes on you!

Features:

• Two Vintage glass w/ silver luster buttons - 3/4” diameter 
• Two vintage silvered glass crystals 
• Sterling silver ear wire
• Finished length - 1 1/2”

This exquisitely decorated tight top celluloid button would have been popular in the 1930’s…but just a perfect statement bracelet for now!

Features:

• Vintage celluloid button -1 5/8” diameter 
• gold toned plated clamper hinged bangle bracelet. This will fit an average 7 1/2” wrist easily

China Buttons were manufactured from 1918’s to 1930’s, in France, Germany & Austria. They were utilitarian in use but the bright colors and patterns also made them decorative. The black color stenciled on these buttons is so striking…wearable history!

A simple vintage rhinestone set in metal button, makes a wonderful statement ring.

Features:

• Vintage button - 1” diameter
• silver toned wide ring band - ADJUSTABLE 

A classic circa 1960’s button is embellished with a bright blue rhinestone for extra sparkle!

Features:

• Vintage plastic button with blue center rhinestone - 7/8” diameter
• Gold toned comfortable wide band ring base -  ADJUSTABLE 

Two fun stacked buttons make a great fun statement Ring!

Features:

• Two vintage plastic buttons - 1 1/8” diameter
• Very comfy wide band silver tone ring base - ADJUSTABLE 

China Buttons were manufactured from 1918’s to 1930’s, in France, Germany & Austria. They were utilitarian in use but the bright colors and patterns also made them decorative. The black color stenciled on these buttons is so striking…wearable history!