Pretty Earrings Made of Antique Shirt Buttons with Diamonds & Onyx from Our Workshop

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Pretty Earrings Made of Antique Shirt Buttons with Diamonds & Onyx from Our Workshop

€ 980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

The passage of time has brought one change or another to many a piece of jewellery. Rings are resized, brooches are reworked into pendants when fashion changes. One change that we observe particularly frequently is the conversion of antique shirt and tailcoat buttons into earrings. Why this change so often concerns shirt buttons is obvious. Until the early 20th century, detachable collars that were buttoned onto shirts were part of a gentleman's elegant outfit. Precious buttons made from precious metals and stones were used, depending on the budget. Later, however, these collars, and with them the collar buttons, became obsolete. Here, two such buttons have been turned into a pair of earrings in our workshop. They are English collar buttons from the 1920s made of gold and platinum. An onyx plate, in which an old-cut diamond shimmers, is set into a polished mother-of-pearl shell. A platinum frame in relief closes off the elements on the outside, and two large onyx pendants are movably mounted. The contrast between the deep black of the onyx and the radiant white of the mother-of-pearl as well as the warm tone of the gold is what makes these pieces so appealing. Simple gold hoops hold the earrings securely to the ear.

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The forerunners of today's shirts, whose sleeves could be tied together with a silk ribbon, were created as early as the 16th century. The focus of this fashion was still on the greatest possible splendor. Lots of fabric, even lace, was used so that a large amount would protrude from the sleeve at the wrist. Over the generations, however, the shape became more and more similar to our modern shirt. Silk cuff bands remained popular until the 19th century. From the time of Louis XIV, however, the cuffs were increasingly closed with so-called boutons de manchette, or cufflinks. These were typically pairs of colored glass buttons connected by a short chain. In the graduated 18th century, these glass buttons were replaced by elaborately painted pieces or pairs set with precious stones. At this time, cufflinks were very much a luxury item, especially in aristocratic circles. In the first half of the 20th century, cufflinks also reached the height of their popularity among the middle classes. Today, cufflinks are one of the few pieces of jewellery that can adorn men. Why not make a fashion statement on your sleeves - a dignified pair of cufflinks made of luxurious material is so much more stylish than plain plastic shirt studs!

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€ 980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

Our Promise

We want you to be 100% satisfied! For that reason, we examine, describe and photograph all of our jewellery with the utmost care.

You can rely on our years of experience in the trade and our expertise as a professional art historians for reviews of the antique jewellery. As a member of various trade organisations and the British Society of Jewellery Historians, we remain committed to the highest possible degree of accuracy. In our descriptions, we always also indicate any signs of age and defects and never hide them in our photos – this saves you from any unpleasant surprises when your package arrives.

Should you for some reason not be satisfied, please don’t hesitate to contact us so that we can find a solution together. In any case, you can return any article within one month and we will refund the full purchase price.

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