Wallpaper Flowers, Necklace made with Vintage Green Glass Button made in West Germany

https://www.etsy.com/listing/498287261/wallpaper-flowers-necklace-made-with?ref=shop_home_active_36

New vintage button necklace I added to the shop this week. I love this color! Reminds me of Fire King Jadite dishes that were so poplular in the 1940's.

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

Stella, Antique 1800's Glass Button Necklace

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76003376/stella-antique-1800s-glass-button

This is a new design I worked on this week. I tried several different charms and beads below the button and decided I like the cameo best. 

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

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75678879/dragonfly-vintage-key-necklace-free?ref=v1_other_2

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75678717/powder-blue-chiffon-vintage-german-glass?ref=v1_other_2

Limeade Vintage Button Earrings

I love these earrings. Lime green is one of my favorite colors. To find more of my designs please click on the following link http://www.etsy.com/shop/TimelessTrinkets

Book of Days, Steampunk Locket

This week I worked on making several steampunk lockets. This one has the days of the week dial you find in many old wristwatches. I still cant figure out why the days are written twice. To view more please visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/timelesstrinkets .

Dandelion, Antique Button(c.1800's) Earrings with Freshwater Pearls

A simply magnificent pair of tinted and etched pewter antique buttons. These buttons are from the late 1800's and are very hard to find in matching sets.

I have set the button in a silver plated filigree and the shank on the button has not been disturbed so that it will retain is value as a collectible. To the bottom of this I have added freshwater pearls with a Czech glass flower and silver filigree. The earring and filigree measure 3/4" across. The total earring measures 2" from top to bottom.

Night Bird, Vintage Glass Button Necklace

Pure vintage goodness. The focal of this necklace is a vintage button. The design of the button reminds me of a feather. To the sides I have added vintage chain with steel colored glass beads.The necklace measures 18" and the focal is a little over 1" across.A One of A Kind!

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.

Sea of Green Vintage German Glass Button Necklace

I got these beautiful buttons last week from an Etsy seller located in Germany. They are so pretty and have a 3-D appereance to them. I have several colors but only one of each design. To see more of my designs please click on the link http://www.etsy.com/shop/TimelessTrinkets

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.

Liosliath, Antique Floral Picture Button Necklace

A great name that fits the piece. Liosliath- Scotch Gaelic: "Dweller at the gray fortress". An old castle clothed in vines, flowers and memories.This necklace features an antique button from the late 1800's. I have mounted the button on a very nice brass filigree with complementary flowers. The pendant measures 1 1/8" across and the antique brass chain measures 18". The shank of the button has been left in place.Liosliath- Scoth Gaelic: "Dweller at the gray fortress". An old castle clothed in vines, flowers and memories.This necklace features an antique button from the late 1800's. I have mounted the button on a very nice brass filigree with complementary flowers. The pendant measures 1 1/8" across and the antique brass chain measures 18". The shank of the button has been left in place. This box garden is but a shadow of time. I like to use every possible piece of watch parts that I come across, this necklace being no exception. Inside the shell of a vintage ladies wristwatch you will find a sage colored lily.Below dangle faceted Czech glass beads in shade of metallic they remind me of the rich soil beneath and the life of the garden. Above you will find a dragonfly visiting the garden. This is one of my favorite styles of necklace to make.

Ivy, My favorite theme on buttons.

Picture buttons where at the height of fashion during the 1870's. They continued to be a main fashion statement until around 1915. Picture buttons portrayed images of the culture; birds,flowers,commemorative events,plays,operas,and in general the culture. They are a history lesson in a button. This necklace features a vintage picture button from the late 1800's. I have mounted the button on a very nice antique brass filigree with complementary flowers. The button features a flower as it's focal. The pendant measures 1 1/8" across and the antique brass chain measures 18".

This necklace features a vintage watch face mounted on a antique brass setting. The pendant measures 3/4" across and the chain is 18" long.

I really enjoy making jewelry with vintage components. The buttons and watch faces are my favorites.

The History Behind The Button

The Song of Roland (French: La Chanson de Roland) is the oldest surviving major work of French literature. It exists in various different manuscript versions, which testify to its enormous and enduring popularity in the 12th to 14th centuries-Wiki In this poem the angel Gabriel comes to Charlemagne in a dream.

The main focal for this necklace is a picture button based upon this literary work.Picture buttons where at the height of fashion during the 1870's. They continued to be a main fashion statement until around 1915. Picture buttons portrayed images of the culture; birds,flowers,commemorative events,plays,operas,and in general the culture.This necklace features a vintage picture button from the late 1800's. I have mounted the button on a very nice brass filigree with complementary flowers. The button is brass in color with a picture of Charlemagne and the Warning Angel. Along the chain I have added Czech glass beads nestled in filigree caps.