Antique Button Jewelry

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 light tan color stenciled on these buttons is so soft & beautiful…wearable history!

Features:

• Two vintage china stencil buttons - 5/8” diameter scarce red/orange color
• Sterling silver ear wires
• Pearl bead dangles
• Finished length approximately 1 1/2”

Bright cut pewter buttons date from the 1890’s and are just breathtaking! The artisans would etch the design by hand, so even if you have a set,  no two are perfectly alike.  I have set these with the shank left on to preserve their collectibility. Simple, light and striking!

Features:

• 1890’s bright cut pewter buttons 1/2” diameter
• Sterling Silver ear wires
• Glass silver faceted bead dangle
• Finished length -  3/4” without dangle & 1 1/8”with the dangle.

These antique buttons are simple yet so striking! The geometric design has a highly detailed flower border & a copper center rivet. These are slightly larger than most of my button earrings but NOT heavy.

Features:

• Two antique gold tone metal buttons- 3/4” diameter
• Gold filled ear wires
• Finished length - 1”

This 1800’s German Silver coin purse would have been attached to a chatelaine among other items a woman might need during her day. These are a rare find in such condition as this one! I have added half of an 1800’s closure with a carnelian stone, an antique period chain and a gorgeous antique ‘under glass’ hand painted faceted button for detail.  Included with this necklace is an antiqued silver chain you may add to extend its’ length up to an extra 7” to give you even more versatility! If you are familiar with these purses then you know I have this listed at an excellent price…don’t delay!

Features:

• Antique mesh coin purse - 2” x 3”
• Silver tone antique closure - (half of a twin) - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”
• Antique under glass button - 2/8” x 3/8”
• Antique pewter toned chain - 24”
• Pewter toned extender - 7”
• Finished length is adjustable from 29” - 36”

Wonderful Czech Glass buttons from the Late 1930’s-1950’s. These are very small, light & bright!

Features:

• Vintage orange Czech glass buttons - 3/8” diameter 
• Sterling silver ear wires 
• Finished length 3/4”

There is always someone who likes to wear tiny earrings, and these are sure to please! Choose from Vintage Czech glass button earrings or Antique silver glove button earrings… such a big bang in a small size! 

Features:

• Vintage Czech glass buttons
• Vintage metal glove buttons
• Size from 1/4” - 5/16” diameter 
• Gold filled or sterling silver ear wires 
• Finished length 1/2”

This lovely vintage button is embellished with flora and sprinkled with rhinestones. Just lovely!

Features:

• Vintage button - 1 3/8” diameter
• Gold toned clamper bracelet.  (This will fit an average 7 1/2” wrist easily

This beautiful French cut steel buckle is the centerpiece of this necklace. Cut steel was designed to look like marcasite and sparkled in the candlelight. I’ve generously added buttons from the same era. These pieces are 200 years old and have so much more life in them!

Features:

• Early 1800’s cut steel buckle - 2” x 3”
• Five 1800’s cut steel buttons - 1” -1 1/4” diameter
• Seven crystal beads
• Steel toned chain - 18” - 21”
• Finished length - 23” - 26”

These dainty antique buttons have a orange/red tint behind tiny glass rivets in the shape of a flower. Stunning!

Features:

• 1800’s antique buttons - 1/2” diameter
• Antiqued back pieces
• Glass vintage glass crystals
• Gold filled ear wires 
• Finished length -1 1/4”

Such a lot of pop in such a simple Bracelet! This will just slip onto your wrist and you can gently bend it larger or smaller. A great piece for layering or for the minimalist!

Features:

• Vintage mid century composition button - 3/4” diameter 
• Gold tone C bracelet back - one size fits most

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”

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 are wonderful mid 20th century intaglio (under glass) cabachons from Czechoslovakia. These are called “new old stock”, because they were never used. They start out clear and then the backs would be painted and they would be used in several items including buttons. I have finished this process and mounted them because they are so amazing!!! 

Features:

• mid 20th century Scotty dog cabachons 5/8” diameter.
• Sterling silver ear wires
• Pearl drops
• Finished length: with dangle 1 1/2” without dangle 1”

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)

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”

These late 1800’s tinted buttons are getting harder to find…these deep blue tints are stunning!

Features:

• Two antique buttons - 1/2” diameter
• Gold filled ear wires
• Finished length 3/4”

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

The wonderful geometric carved circles pop right out with the red outline. This simple design has a lot of depth & a great combo of saffron yellow, red & black. Add this one-of-a-kind Art pin to your jacket or coat for a modern pop of interest!

Features:

• Vintage Carved Bakelite or celluloid button
• One Vintage celluloid button 
• Size 2 5/8” diameter x 3/8” depth

This vintage celluloid leaf button provides texture to this dramatic large pin!  I have left the shank on this leaf button & set it into the button behind it, in order to preserve the button’s collectibility. Add this great pin to your jacket or coat for a pop of interest & fun!

Features:

• Vintage leaf celluloid button - intact
• Vintage wafer button
• Vintage Bakelite buckle
• Size 2 1/4” diameter x 3/8” depth