New Design-Sea Holly, Antique Steel Cut Button(c.1800's) Earrings

 http://www.etsy.com/listing/76133256/sea-holly-antique-steel-cut-buttonc1800s

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76135298/gryphon-antique-buttonc1800s-earrings?ref=v1_other_1

I was delighted to be able to make a few new designs this week. The steel cut buttons I have had for over a year now and just didn't want to part with them. They  have a concave back and didn't fit into any of my settings but still I hung on to them. Just this week I was sitting at my desk staring at the huge mess that needs to be cleaned and organized when I saw this setting and thought of how it might work with these buttons. Sometimes clutter helps the creative rut:)

I'm of mostly Welsh heritage and the gryphon buttons are just super cool. Need I say more?

Antique Buttons

Some new styles I posted today. I just love antique buttons:) The necklace above features a pendant that can be detached from the chain and worn as a brooch.

These earrings are mother of pearl twinkle buttons from the late 1800's with freshwater pearls.

The button above is a carved mother of pearl button from the late 1800's. Below are freshwater pearls. My favorite!

To see more please visit my shop, Timeless Trinkets on Etsy.

Buttons and Cameos

I have been so busy lately that I have not had time to make any new jewelry. Yesterday I did manage to get two new earring styles posted in my Etsy shop. These sweet earrings feature very tiny cameos and a vintage faux pearl above.
This pressed glass button features a geometric design as it's focal. It is self shanked and I have set it in a brass filigree. The button is a wee one measuring 1/4" across I wonder what such a small button could have been used for.