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Carter, Gough & Co
Carter, Gough & Co was an American company founded in 1841 under the name of Pennington, Carter & Doremus in Newark, New Jersey. Since then it had several name changes…
Posted inGemstone Buttons
White Gold Buttons
White Gold Buttons. White gold is an alloy of gold and at least one white metal (usually nickel, silver, or palladium). Like yellow gold, the purity of white gold is…
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Sapphire Buttons
Sapphire Buttons. Sapphires come in a variety of colors but the most common one is blue. The dark blue sapphires look particularly good with light colored metals such as silver…
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Ruby Buttons
Ruby Buttons. Rubies are one of the most desirable gemstones and when paired with gold make exquisite buttons and cufflinks. Ruby buttons are quite rare and it they can be…
Posted inFigural and Pictorial Buttons
Elephant Buttons
Elephant buttons are very collectible and can be picked up for reasonable prices although some exceptionally rare examples can reach extremely high prices. The elephant is also they symbol for…
Posted inMetal Buttons
Silver Buttons
Silver buttons were often popular in Georgian and Victorian times. They were often made for gentlemen and supplied in dress sets. They would often be worn in field sports and…
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Shirt Studs
A shirt stud is a decorative fastener that fits onto a buttonhole on the front of a pleated shirt, or onto the starched bib of a stiff-front shirt. Such shirts…
Posted inAntique Buttons
Medieval Buttons – 5th to 15th Centuries
Medieval buttons date between the 5th and 15th centuries. Many of them are from finds so it is rare to find mint examples. Their designs vary from simple to elaborate…
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Art Deco Buttons
Art Deco buttons often displayed the same characteristics as other Art Deco items, showing geometric patterns and forms. There were also newer materials used such as Bakelite. Below are some…
Posted inButton Jewelry and Fasteners
Dress Ornaments
Dress ornaments can have both a decorative and functional purpose. They have been used for centuries and were important part of dress during the Roman and Celtic eras. Below are…
