Posted inButton Jewelry and Fasteners
Necklaces
Necklaces have used buttons as fasteners for centuries and were a simple fastener in Roman jewelry. They have also been used to decorate necklaces. Below are some examples and price…
Posted inButton Makers
Wedgwood
Wedgwood is a fine china, porcelain, and luxury accessories manufacturer that was founded on 1 May 1759 by the English potter and entrepreneur Josiah Wedgwood and was first incorporated in…
Posted inButton Sets
Gold Dress Sets
Gold dress sets were an essential accessory for gentlemen since the Georgian era. They usually consist of cufflinks, buttons and sometimes tie pins. [cfgeo include="GB"]{{CODEgolddresssetsuk}}[/cfgeo] [cfgeo exclude="GB"]{{CODEgolddresssetsus}}[/cfgeo] Below are some…
Posted inButton Sets Figural and Pictorial Buttons
Scenic Button Sets
Scenic Button Sets. Buttons with scenes are miniature works of art. They are extremely desirable and often command high prices, especially if they are complete sets. [cfgeo include="GB"]{{CODEscenicsetsuk}}[/cfgeo] [cfgeo exclude="GB"]{{CODEscenicsetsus}}[/cfgeo]…
Posted inFigural and Pictorial Buttons
Frog Buttons
Frog buttons. Frogs can be very collectible and antique frog buttons are rare and desirable. [cfgeo include="GB"]{{CODEfrogsuk}}[/cfgeo] [cfgeo exclude="GB"]{{CODEfrogsus}}[/cfgeo] Below are some examples and price guides of frog buttons including…
Posted inGemstone Buttons
Citrine Buttons
Citrine Buttons. Citrine is a variety of quartz and the color can range from pale yellow to brown. [cfgeo include="GB"]{{CODEcitrineuk}}[/cfgeo] [cfgeo exclude="GB"]{{CODEcitrineus}}[/cfgeo] Below are some examples and price guides of…
Posted inMetal Buttons
Guilloche Buttons
Guilloche Buttons. Guilloche is a technique which involves engine turning on metal, leaving circular patterns. It is then usually covered with colored enamel. Guilloche is highly collectible and can be…
Posted inGemstone Buttons
Diamond Buttons
Diamond Buttons. Diamonds are the most precious of all gemstones and, as such, diamond buttons can fetch high prices. Some buttons have been produced consisting of just diamonds but others…
Posted inFigural and Pictorial Buttons
Scarab Buttons
Scarab buttons are highly collectible. In ancient Egypt scarabs were often used as amulets and worn as both jewelry and buttons. They were also used as seals. [cfgeo include="GB"]{{CODEscarabuk}}[/cfgeo] [cfgeo…
Posted inGemstone Buttons
Nephrite Buttons
Nephrite Buttons. Nephrite is one of two different mineral species called jade. The other mineral species known as jade is jadeite, which is a variety of pyroxene. While nephrite jade…
