Metal Buttons and Chains

I really don't know what to call this bracelet. It is one of the most beautiful pieces I have made! I'm so excited...

I used vintage metal buttons and new and old pieces of chain, together with old findings and some raw brass wire. I was inspired by traditional Greek costume jewelry, only instead of coins I used vintage metal buttons that feature decorative motifs and patterns, military themes (a crest), nautical themes (an anchor, a ship), even goddess Athena (on a 1937 penny button) and the Versace logo (with the Medusa encircled by the Greek key). I think it looks superb! And it's one of a kind.

Brass Tone Bracelet : Sailing To Byzantium

Now I would love it if you could help me find a name for it... Think Greek traditional costumes, Byzantine armours and shields, whatever comes to your mind when you see the bracelet.

Surreal, Stacked Button Earrings - Pink, Turquoise and White in Antique Copper

I created these earrings as an entry to the EST challenge, hosted this week by dindi. The theme was pink and turquoise, or magenta and teal.

Surreal, stacked button earrings, pink and turquoise

Thank you dindi for the inspiration, these colors are great for spring!

Button Thursday Earrings

I made these earrings on a Thursday, so I called them that... It took me a while to match the vintage little buttons, but I'm happy with the way the pairs turned out. They are very stylish and very flattering on.

 The Little Prince, Pick Your Own, Antique Copper

Animal Farm, Raw Brass

Breakfast at Tiffany's, Sterling Silver

An Unexpected Gift

We all like presents. We do!




A friend surprised me the other day when she gave me a bag full of vintage buttons that belonged to her mum, an old seamstress, who had no use for them any more. I felt like I was given one of the best gifts ever, and wanted to share that feeling!