Antique Button Jewelry

These are wonderful pewter on steel buttons from the late 1800’s! They have the faintest tint in a pinky peach hue. So interesting, a piece of history & small & light…what’s not to love!

Features:

• Two late 1800’s buttons - 1/2” diameter
• Sterling silver ear wires
• Finished length 3/4”

I have used some of my special ‘vault’ buttons for this stunner! The hand painted dog under glass button has been preserved as a button for collectibility. I have set the button with the shank intact, so it does sit a bit higher than the others. (Please see additional photos in the listing to see it on a wrist.)

I have chosen early to mid 1800’s waistcoat buttons & cut steel buttons to feature alongside the dog button. I have also added some smaller mirrorback & waistcoat buttons for just that extra touch. Don’t let this one get away!

Features:

• Five antique 1800’s buttons - 1” diameter
• Five small antique buttons
• Gold tone bracelet backing - 7 1/2”

This is a special one!  I started with the bottom piece which is a brooch featuring a leaf & over 30 buttons!  It resembles a stylized bunch of grapes & is SO cool!  The fob with key piece originally had a long chain (not salvageable ) & it would slide up easily, so the mistress of the home could unlock…I don’t know…but so Victorian!  Such a stunner and so much history!

Features:

• Antique button brooch - 2” x 3”
• Antique buckle component - 1” x 2”
• Antique Chatelaine key fob with blue stones & key - 1/2” x 3”
• Antique double ring earring 
• Vintage gold tone chain - Adjustable from 24” - 28”
• Finished length - 29” - 33”

These antique Uniform buttons represented the Sons of Veterans. I flipped them so they look more like an SA than a SV.  Was it on purpose? No lol. But doesn’t that make them even better? 

Features:

• Two antique uniform buttons - 5/8” diameter
• Gold filled ear wires
• Finished length 7/8”

These late 1800’s to early 1900’s buttons were worn on uniforms, and the state seal buttons were primarily made for collectors & sometimes worn. The patina & details on these buttons are wonderful, and make into a classic gold bracelet!

 
Features:

• New York Militia Uniform Button 
• Pennsylvania State Seal Button
• Band Uniform Button
• Michigan State Seal Button
• Last Button unidentified
• Small anchor dangle button - 1/2” diameter
• All larger buttons are 7/8” diameter
• Gold tone bracelet backing - 7” - 7 1/2”

This gorgeous modern pearl button necklace will take you from fine to fabulous!  The pearl button serves as a backdrop for the polka dot transfer design. I’ve combined the polka dot button with a flower shaped vintage pearl button. Such a simple yet striking design.

Features:

• Modern pearl transfer button 5/8” diameter
• Vintage shaped pearl button - 1” diameter
• silver toned chain - adjustable from - 17” - 20”

This gorgeous modern pearl button bracelet will take you from fine to fabulous!  The pearl button serves as a backdrop for the polka dot transfer design. I’ve combined the polka dot button with two more vintage pearl buttons in an off center design for a modern edge. The vintage elastic watch band makes it an easy piece to slip on. So much to love!

Features:

• Large Vintage shaded pearl button - 1 1/4” diameter 
• Medium vintage abalone pearl button - 1” diameter 
• Polka Dot pearl transfer button - 5/8” diameter 
• Silver toned vintage elastic watch band - fits 7 1/2” wrist comfortably 

The contrast between the darker tinted buttons & the bright gold is so striking! Such interesting motifs - florals, mirror backs, a gate post & a wonderful Egyptian themed picture button. You will love the details on this bracelet!

Features: 

• Eight antique 1870’s - 1880’s era metal buttons - 5/8”  diameter
• silver toned bracelet backing - 7 1/2” long

The combination of carved Pearl with pewter make these circa 1800’s buttons an exquisite pair of earrings. The pearls seems to pick up whatever color you are wearing, making these versatile and your new favorites!

Features:

• Two 1800’s buttons - 5/8” diameter 
• Vintage shaded pearl beads
• Sterling silver ear wires
• Finished length - 1 1/4”

 These great faceted black glass buttons were made with such intricate details. The cuts in the glass catch the light and sparkle!

Features:

• Vintage glass buttons - 5/8” diameter
• Vintage glass crystals
• Gold filled ear wires 
• Finished length - 1 1/4”

The use of a reflective film behind gold filagree helped to give the buttons a twinkle when they caught the light! I also love that it gives a mixed metal result for those of us who love silver and gold together.

These petite buttons are so sweet & romantic! They have just the right amount of Pearl surrounded by a decorative gold tone border. I added a vintage pearl drop & this elegant pair of earrings will carry you from everyday to dressy.

Features:

• Late 1800’s buttons 1/2” diameter 
• Vintage pearl drops
• Gold filled ear wires 
• Finished length - 1 1/8”

The delicate pear branch motif on these buttons is wonderful. They are great for fall, but definitely need to be worn year round. Classic heirloom earrings you will love!

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

I took a vintage cuff bracelet and added a lovely vintage pearl button. & it was a match made in heaven!

Feature:

• Vintage silver toned open cuff bracelet 
• Vintage Pearl button - 1” x 1”

The delicate leaf motif on these buttons is wonderful. They are great for fall, but definitely need to be worn year round. Classic heirloom earrings you will love!

Features:

• Two Late 1800’s antique buttons - 1/2” diameter
• Two vintage gold beads -w/drops 1 1/4” long.    Without drop - 7/8” long
• Gold filled ear wires 

The combination of gold and silver is so interesting and elegant. I used these 1800’s stylized flora buttons & added mixed tone baubles for the drops.   History will look so beautiful on you!

Features:

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

Pictures don’t do Justice to these 1840’s - 1860’s Gilt Buttons! The gilt is so rich & the designs are so intricate! These were made in what is referred to as the “Golden Age of Buttons”. The men were the more flashy dressers of this day, & these buttons would have been worn on a waistcoat & vest. Gorgeous History!

Features:

• Nine Mid 1800’s Gilt Buttons - 1/2” diameter
• One mid 1800’s glove button
• Gold tone bracelet backing- 7 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”

This Ivoroid button is a so lovely. It is a celluloid button from late 1800’s. They were made to imitate ivory so most celluloid buttons from this time period fell under the label of “Ivoroid”. The other button is a wafer button made post 1920’s. I have set the shank of the Ivoroid inside this backing button to preserve the integrity of the Ivoroid button for collectibility.

Features:

• Late 1800’s Ivoroid Button - 1 1/4” diameter
• Vintage ‘wafer’ button - 1 1/2”
• Gold toned pendant backing
• Gold chain - 20” - 22 1/2”
• Finished length - 22 1/2” - 25”

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 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”