Antique Button Jewelry

Unlock the fun with this statement pair of earrings! I’ve used vintage work clothes buttons and two small vintage luggage keys.

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.

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!

Coco may be a diva, but she has earned the title…because she IS fabulous!

Features:

• Antique Beaded “skirt” - 1 1/4”’x 3”
• Antique shaded pearl button (body)  1” square 
• Antique shell button (head) - 1 1/8” diameter
• Antique pearl buttons (hat)
• Bead and baubles (arms)
• Purse & perfume charms 
• Antique glass beaded chain adjustable from 24”- 30”
• Finished length 29” - 35”

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!

”Justice” is ready to stand up for your rights!

Features:

• Antique Buckle (body) 1 1/4” x 2”
• Vintage Pearl button (head) 1 1/8” diameter
• Vintage button (hat) 
• Scales of Justice, Gavel & Book charms (hands and feet)
• Beads and Baubles (arms & legs)
• Mixed silver tones chain - can be worn at 25” or 30”
• Finished length 30” or 35”

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”

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!

Trudy is ready to accompany you on all your journeys!

Features:

•  Vintage celluloid 1/2 buckle (body) - 1 1/2” x 2”
• Vintage button (head) - 1” x 1 1/4”
• Vintage “Fly with me” scatter pin (leg)
• Vintage beads and baubles - (arms & legs)
• World altered charm (pill box hat)
• Vintage binocular & Eiffel Tower Charm
• Suitcase charm
• Gold/Silver tone adjustable chain - 26”-30”
• Finished length - 30” - 34”

…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”

This Necklace is the perfect piece to own when you want a long necklace that goes with EVERYTHING & is also so unique and interesting! I’ve used wonderful vintage buttons and baubles in a neutral palette that is anything BUT boring!

Features:

• Large vintage carved Pearl button 1 1/2” diameter 
• Vintage Aurora Pearl spangle - 3/4” diameter
• Vintage aurora pearl sew through button - 1/2”
• Vintage Pearl & crystal beads & aurora shell pendant 
• Silver tone chain -30”
• Finished length 34 1/2”

I am happy to adjust chain length to your specifications 

It’s all about perspective! Look closely at this necklace and you will realize that it is one half of a pair of antique tortoise rimmed glasses! I’ve used two types of vintage chain for interest. Below the spectacle I have added a sweet small vintage key and an antique ball button and luster glass button. Such a fun necklace!

Features:

• antique glasses (1/2) - 1 5/8” diameter
• vintage custom designed chain - 22” a 25”
• antique luster glass button 5/8” diameter
• antique etched ball button
• small vintage key
• finished length necklace 28” - 31”

These used to be men’s cufflinks in the 1920’s….and 100 years later I have given them a new life as earrings. The outside frame of the cufflink is white celluloid set in sterling silver and the interior is black celluloid.

• Vintage Cufflinks Circa 1920’s - 1/2” diameter
• Pearl dangles
• Sterling Silver ear wires
• Finished length - 1 1/4”

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”

Gold Victorian cufflinks are combined to create this exquisite bracelet. These cufflinks were popular from the 1900’s-1915. The pieces are finely detailed and becoming hard to source. This bracelet will not disappoint!

Features:

• Nine gold filled cufflinks 11mm x 16mm
• Gold toned bracelet backing
• Finished length 7 1/4”

This bracelet can be sized to your specifications 

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 two separate Pearl buttons that I stacked. The larger is a smoky pearl button & the top one is more white with some aurora flashes of color. The vintage silver tone watch band gives this piece a sleek look!

Features:

• Vintage Pearl button -  outer button 1 1/2” diameter
• Vintage stretch link watch band - fits 7 1/2” - 8” wrist. (It will sit lower and looser on 7 1/2” wrist)

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. 

Vintage Pearl buttons are just stunning. They are chameleons, changing hues to coordinate with whatever color you are wearing!  This is a combination of two separate Pearl buttons that I stacked. They each are carved with aurora flashes of color. The center button is most likely a late 1800’s button popular in France at the time. This bracelet will NOT disappoint!

Features:

• Vintage Pearl button - center button 1/2” diameter, outer button 1 1/2” diameter.
• Modern aurora borealis cabachon over button holes on smaller button
• Antiqued Gold tone clamper bracelet backing - fits average (71/2”) wrist easily.

These 1800’s buttons have beautiful scroll work & a great center cut steel rivet that catches the light at every move. The blue tint blue aurora crystals pick up the hint of blue in the buttons for a truly fabulous pair of antique button earrings!

Features:

• Two 1800’s white metal and tinted buttons 1/2” dia.
• Aurora crystals
• Sterling silver ear wires 
• Finished length 1 1/4”

These are petite and sweet antique buttons. A lot to love and a lovely future heirloom.

Features:

• Two antique metal/pearl buttons -late 1800’s.    7/16”diameter
• Vintage pearl bead drops
• Gold Filled ear wires 
• Finished length 1”

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”

Antique pierced buttons are married beautifully with antique filagree ball buttons. Doubly delightful!

Features:

• Late 1800’s antique buttons - 1/2” diameter
• Late 1800’s ball buttons- 3/8” diameter
• Gold filled ear wires 
• Finished length 1 1/4”

The contrast of gold with silver always makes an impact! You will love the versatility of these light & elegant earrings.

Features:

• Late 1800’s antique buttons - 1/2” diameter
• Antiqued gold beads for dangles
• Gold Filled ear wires
• Finished length 1 “

This late 1800’s large picture button was originally titled “Cupid at the Fountain”. I have left the shank intact to preserve its’ collectibility. I have stacked a smaller antique button above it to give it even more interest. Wearable History!

Features:

• Antique Picture Button - 1 1/2” diameter (shank preserved)
• Antique button - 5/8” diameter
• Antiqued gold tone chain - adjustable from 19”-22”
• Finished length 22 3/4” - 25 3/4”

This Circa post 1920’s black glass button has wonderful cut glass design overlayed with gold luster. This is between 70 & 80 years old and still retains its sharp detail & luster. Art Deco Glamour!

Features:

• Antique glass button - 1” diameter
• Gold tone clamper bracelet backing
• Fits average wrist size 

So much to love about this early 1800’s button!  The geometric simple star with border design is so modern for a button so old. The wide no pinch band is comfortable & adjustable. Historically chic! Please note: this button is over 200 years old and retains some character tarnish. See pictures.

Features:

• Antique button - 13/16” diameter
• Silver toned adjustable ring base