Mother of Pearl Buttons

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/117543729/antique-mother-of-pearl-button-necklace?ref=v1_other_1

 I love mother of pearl buttons, they are probably my favorite of all buttons! Unfortunately over time they can loose their sheen if stored with other buttons. The rubbing against other buttons scratches the surface of these beautiful gems. One way to restore the luster is to take a soft cloth and rub the button with olive oil. It not only cleans the button but also polishes and nourishes it. 

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/117540435/antique-mother-or-pearl-button-necklace

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/117542228/antique-mother-of-pearl-button-necklace

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/117541689/ocean-flower-antique-mother-of-pearl?ref=v1_other_2

https://www.etsy.com/listing/117541090/antique-mother-of-pearl-button-necklace?ref=v1_other_2

New Designs Posted Today!

 http://www.etsy.com/listing/75679473/esmeralda-antique-steel-cut-jewel-button

 http://www.etsy.com/listing/75679135/plum-purple-blossom-vintage-german-glass?ref=v1_other_2

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Nightingale, Repurposed Necklace with Freshwater Pearls

This necklace is the combination of several different pieces of jewelry. The focal is a new metal cameo made with vintage molds. Above is a piece that I rescued from a broken bracelet, the rhinestone leaves came from a broken necklace, and the hand wrapped pearls are new.The necklace measures 17" long with a back extender allowing the necklace to be adjusted up to 19". The pendant dangles 2.5" from necklace and the cameo measures a little over 1" by 3/4".
I often think about the history of my creations and only if they could talk the stories you could hear.