Antique Button Jewelry

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”

These vintage buttons are either Bakelite or Catalin…but either way they are happy, fun and interesting!

Features:

• Bakelite or other materials buttons - 3/4” diameter
• Vintage Bakelite or other material toggle buttons
• Gold filled ear wires
• Finished length - 1 1/2” L

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 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”

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 “

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”

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”

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

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

 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 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! If a button is special I want to preserve the integrity of the button and not alter it. In this case I have left the shank on & set it into the button behind it.  Add this one-of-a-kind Collectible 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

A vintage celluloid glow bubble button is the centerpiece of this pin. These early 1900’s buttons were made in such a way that they appear to glow from within! If a button is special I want to preserve the integrity of the button and not alter it. In this case I have left the shank on & set it into the button behind it.  Add this one-of-a-kind Collectible pin to your jacket or coat for a pop of interest & fun!

Features:

• Vintage Oval glow bubble button - intact
• One Vintage Celluloid button
• Two Vintage Bakelite buckles
• Size 1 1/2” x 1 1/4” x 5/8” depth

The grand cufflink is the centerpiece of this retro-inspired necklace. Great for layering or just a statement piece on its’ own. 

This piece features:

• One retro vintage Swank gold tone cufflink 
• A Victorian gold watch fob clip
• 32” gold-toned chain
• Cufflink drop is 3” 
• Finished length is 35”

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 have a yellow tone, but again, they will go with everything!

Features:

• Vintage Pearl button - center button 1/2” diameter, outer button 1 1/4” diameter.
• Antiqued Gold tone clamper bracelet backing - fits average (71/2”) wrist easily.

So much to love about this late 1800’s button!  The stylized design, the striking contrast of silver & gold and the comfortable adjustable wide band. Historically chic!

Features:

• Antique button - 23 mm
• Silver toned adjustable ring base

   nickel & lead free

A wonderful vintage carved smoky pearl button is shown off against a vintage mother of pearl button. Pearl buttons have the ability to pick up whatever color you are wearing, which gives this piece great versatility!

Features:

• 1 1/8” smoky pearl carved button
• 1 5/8” mother of pearl button
• silver toned clamper bracelet
• Lead free & Nickel free
• Fits 7.25” - 8” wrist