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 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?

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