Earrings

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

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”

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”

These mid century Vendome rhinestone earring components are so edgy for their time! I’ve converted them from clip on earrings and they are ready to dazzle again…70 years later!  All eyes on you when you wear these!

Features:

• Vendome clip earring components - 1” x 1 1/2”
• Sterling silver ear wires
• Finished length 2 1/4”

If you think turquoise is only set in silver…think again! I’m taking a page out of a mid-century trend and designing with these vintage goodies! So yummy!

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

I’ve repurposed these sweet components from a broken bracelet into earrings! Two choices…wires or posts. So much to love! Touch picture for link.

Features:

• Two vintage bracelet links
• Gold filled ear wires 
• Finished size 3/8” x 1 1/4” / Post earrings 1” Length

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”

These 1920’s cufflinks are in extremely good condition considering they are almost 100 years old! Turquoise green celluloid frames mother of Pearl set in Sterling. Doesn’t get much better than this!

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!

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!

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”

These earrings have such a great profile! I’ve dropped these cuff buttons vertically from vintage links. Great flashes of deep blue add to the drama!

Features:

• Vintage Deep blue cuff buttons - 1/4” deep by 1/2” diameter
• Vintage gold links 
• Gold filled ear wires 
• Finished length 1 1/4”

These delicate vintage screwback earrrings are living their next best life with an updated design! I have repurposed these vintage screwback earrings into a better version of themselves! New, not more!

Features:

• Vintage repurposed earrings - 5/8” diameter
• Vintage pearl drops
• Gold filled ear wires 
• Finished length - 1 1/2”

Lovely deep blue glass is framed by rhinestones with a rhinestone drop to finish the look. I have repurposed these vintage screwback earrings into a better version of themselves! New, not more!

Features:

• Vintage repurposed earrings - 5/8” diameter
• Vintage rhinestone drops
• Gold filled ear wires 
• Finished length - 1 1/4”

These dramatic earrings are large but due to the hollowed out design they are not heavy! These repurposed mid century sweater clips will sway and dance when you wear them.  Great for dancers or those of us who appreciate the art form!

Features:

• Two vintage sweater clips 
• Sterling silver ear wires
• Finished measurements- 1 1/2” W x 3” L