Bonjour,
As I have mentioned in past posts, I enjoy hunting for treasures such as antique buttons, beads of all age and design, and old hardware. These items are the inspiration for my jewelry design.
It amazes me that there are so many antique buttons still to be found and that they are even available for purchase, often in excellent condition. There are many button collectors and many others, like me, who just love to see how buttons may be repurposed. Their varied styles and materials are used to determine their age. Although I am not an expert, I have learned a bit from the sellers with whom I have dealt, as well as through my own research. I will share that with you in a future post. This is one of my favorite buttons, which has been restyled. Doesn't it make a lovely addition to this pendant necklace?
I have recently discovered a bead shop that has been in business for around 45 years. The proprietor stocks beads from all corners of the globe, and in every size, shape, color, and material imaginable. While most are new, some beads have remained unsold for some time and are vintage; however, there are also many antiques, some hundreds of years old. I could spend hours there browsing to find the perfect beads for my designs. (Alas, none of my purchases are ever of the antique variety.) These are a few from my last shopping trip. Won't they make pretty earrings?
In this age of recycling, everything has worth if repurposed. A piece of antique or vintage hardware is often reborn as an object in a statement necklace. I love converting old drawer pulls or escutcheons into the focal point of a piece of jewelry. This is a perfect example. Isn't that escutcheon a work of art in itself?
Thank you for visiting with me today. I would love to hear from you. Please share your thoughts by commenting below or in the link above. Until next time...
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