Posted inButton Jewelry and Fasteners
Cufflinks
Although the first cufflinks appeared in the 1600s, they did not become common until the end of the 18th century. Their development is closely related to that of the men's…
Posted inGemstone Buttons
Pearl Buttons
Pearl Buttons. Pearls are often used to accentuate other gemstones. The most valuable pearls are those which are formed naturally. These are very rare. The majority of pearls are cultured.…
Posted inMetal Buttons
Gold Buttons
Gold Buttons have been worn since the times of the Romans and Ancient Greeks. In later years gold was often used to mount precious gemstones and this can be seen…
Posted inMetal Buttons
Enamel Buttons
Enamel buttons are extremely beautiful and decorative. The enamel can be on precious metal, glass or non precious metals. Obviously the higher value ones are on precious metal and are…
Posted inGemstone Buttons
Jet Buttons
Jet buttons have been used since the Bronze Age and the first jet object was carved much earlier. They were extremely popular during the Victorian era, especially on mourning dress.…
Posted inFigural and Pictorial Buttons
Figural Buttons
Figural buttons come in many shapes such as animals and nursery rhyme characters. They are very collectible and some can be very valuable. [cfgeo include="GB"]{{CODEfiguraluk}}[/cfgeo] [cfgeo exclude="GB"]{{CODEfiguralus}}[/cfgeo] Below are some…
Posted inAntique Buttons
Georgian Buttons
Georgian buttons are very collectible and some can be very valuable depending on rarity and condition. Silver buttons were often made for gentlemen and many were made with hunting scenes…
Posted inButton Sets
Dress Sets
Dress sets can consist of cufflinks, shirt studs and buttons or simply buttons on their own. Sometimes they can include buckles. High class sets were often more decorative than practical.…
Posted inButton Makers
Chanel
The House of Chanel (Chanel S.A.) originated in 1909 when Gabrielle Chanel opened a millinery shop at 160 Boulevard Malesherbes, the ground floor of the Parisian flat of the socialite…
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Fabergé
The House of Fabergé is a jewellery firm founded in 1842 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, by Gustav Faberge, using the accented name Fabergé. Gustav's sons, Peter Carl and Agathon, and…
